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Prairie Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Belvidere, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Fields' 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.
Sprawling sports-oriented park featuring baseball fields, playgrounds and walking trails.
What runners say about Prairie Fields
“Beautiful for walking, playing, relaxing”
“It's peaceful and quiet, not real crowded.”
This isn't my usual pick for a park. This park isn't where you go for old growth trees. It's a huge open space, predominantly for sports that require it. But it has a really nice walking path that goes all the way around it and through it in a couple places. Have to try for whatever reason.
I go here to walk around the park in it's entirety. It leaves me feeling refreshed and accomplished even to a small extent. Can't wait to go again.
Great sports park. Can't wait to it to be expanded. Nice path to ride, run, jog or walk on. Two great playgrounds. Soccer fields. Restrooms.
It's peaceful and quiet, not real crowded. I enjoy going for walks and bike rides at Prairie Fields.
Trail conditions & character
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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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebelviderepark.org
- Phone+1 815-547-9557
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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