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Perry Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,417 Google reviews · Running trail in Bourbonnais, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Perry Farm 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.
Vast park with fields, trails & riverside caves, plus a children's museum & a historic farmhouse.
What runners say about Perry Farm Park
“The trails are always clean, staff is friendly, park is amazing and it's fun that the trails connect through the community.”
“It’s a beautiful and safe place, and I really enjoy spending time and relaxing there.”
“From dawn to dust, there is plenty to do and see for all ages around Perry Farm and along the river trail.”
We love Perry Farm! We go all the time. The trails are always clean, staff is friendly, park is amazing and it's fun that the trails connect through the community. I recommend going to the Exploration Station as well! So many great experiences for myself and my toddler here!
Very clean place. Well maintained prairie area. Great in good shape trails. Awesome space for all ages. Could observe native plants that one hour north we don’t have. Could not understand how cicadas were absent there, but glad we had a break of this annoyance.
This park is beautiful and the playground are great for kids to have fun. My niece and nephews have enjoyed going to the park. And they love to see the animals. Great place for the family to enjoy. The trails are great for walking with pets. And caves by the water are amazing to see.
Pretty Cool spot! Definitely bring a bike.Well groomed trails and paved pathways into the woods. Big open Prairie w/ wildlife and flowers.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a beautiful and safe place, and I really enjoy spending time and relaxing there.”
“It was a bit tough to find as there wereno maps on the paved trail.”
“The restrooms could use attention, but they're adequate.”
“The drinking fountain no longer works, so if you go on a hot day, bring your own water.”
Plan your run at Perry Farm Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitebtpd.org
- Phone(815) 933-9905
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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