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Orland Grove
4.4 ★★★★☆ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Orland Park, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Orland Grove's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Spacious preserve offering grassy trails, picnic areas and a lake, plus wildlife viewing.
What runners say about Orland Grove
“Park was nice and clean/ well kept.”
“There are some beautiful forest preserves around Cook County, but this is probably one of my favorites.”
Really nice area with a lake and some unpaved trails. Pretty popular for bikers to visit for the scenery and other people to walk around. They have garbage cans for convenience. Overall really nice, would enjoy this view again.
Beautiful forest preserve area. Great for a nice walk with your dog and great wildlife discovery for kids and adults. Wonderful picnic area as well.
Very Beautiful place! An right in our back yard! There are two grass walking paths on either side of the grove. We took the one on the east side of the Grove which went back into a wooded area. A lot of Monarchs, Cabbage Whites, and pollenating bees.
There for several hours and it's a awesome place. Unfortunately, I was there on a day when they were cutting the grass. Stayed in the shade mostly as it was 90° that day.
Trail conditions & character
“There are some beautiful forest preserves around Cook County, but this is probably one of my favorites.”
“Great for a nice walk with your dog and great wildlife discovery for kids and adults.”
Plan your run at Orland Grove
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefpdcc.com
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