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Panfish Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Glen Ellyn, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Panfish Park'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.
Family-friendly green space featuring walking trails and a variety of ponds.
What runners say about Panfish Park
“Great park behind police department, nice gravel paths, fishing ponds, and beautiful display of village trees”
“Its quiet and has lots of pools of water and windy paths.”
I love the local parks in the area, and Panfish park does not disappoint. The path here is perfect for walking, biking, or running. It is a great location for the whole family.
This is a nice little park with a winding path around the pond. It's about 1 mile around if you stay close to the water the whole time. Bench's and picnic tables can be found all around.
my son and I walk my granddog cooper there. enjoy it,walk around the park 3 times,open,safe,friendly,seating.
Winding trails guide you peacefully around the ever changing winding shore. Tons of birds singing in the brush and fish fluttering in the water. Makes a delightful morning or evening walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park behind police department, nice gravel paths, fishing ponds, and beautiful display of village trees”
“Its quiet and has lots of pools of water and windy paths.”
“Great park behind police department, nice gravel paths, fishing ponds, and beautiful display of village trees”
Plan your run at Panfish Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- Websitegepark.org
- Phone+1 630-858-2462
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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