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Paulus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,062 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Zurich, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paulus 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.
City park jutting into the lake & offering water access, a beach & a children's playground.
What runners say about Paulus Park
“Its just beautiful and very clean, my kids didn’t wanna leave.”
“There are plenty of tables and benches, beautiful trees, and a great view of the water.”
“Family Friendly, kids area, clean beach and water park.”
Family Friendly, kids area, clean beach and water park. Very clean and enough parking. Only beach is not free l, you have to pay for that. Other than every thing is free. It’s a really big and good for walking as well. Well managed. Little crowed but it’s really good place to visit in summer.
We went to The Jack-O’-Lantern with a group of friends, and it was such a fun experience! There are tons of pumpkins and creative displays — really impressive work. You can tell people spent countless hours carving them. The ticket price is very reasonable, and you can grab some drinks while walking around.
Had my mom's surprise birthday party at Paulus Park in one of the shelters and it could not have been. More beautiful day! There were newer picnic tables, plenty of space to run around, the beautiful playground, and updated bathrooms!
What a great park! Beach, splash pad, walking paths, lovely views, tons of places to picnic. Wish the bathrooms were open before May. Easy parking and turn lane to enter from both directions off of 12. Playground has sections for both younger and older kids. Heard a great end-of-year picnic with DJ there today.
Trail conditions & character
“There are plenty of tables and benches, beautiful trees, and a great view of the water.”
“There were newer picnic tables, plenty of space to run around, the beautiful playground, and updated bathrooms!”
“Easy parking and turn lane to enter from both directions off of 12.”
Plan your run at Paulus Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelakezurich.org
- Phone(847) 438-5146
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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