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Prairie Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 856 Google reviews · Running trail in Des Plaines, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Lakes 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.
Park with a basketball court, baseball field, batting cages, mini-golf, playground, and space for picnicking.
What runners say about Prairie Lakes Park
“There's plenty of parking, and I noticed they have a mini-golf course, clean public restrooms, and batting cages.”
“This is one of the best parks, I have visited, very scenic views, beautiful lake, large landscape, long trails!”
“I loved my visit to Prairie Lakes Park, where the serene trails and beautiful scenery offered perfect escape.”
(Splash pad) Monday around 2pm (summertime july) kids loved it, pretty small but they spent couple hours running around enjoying themselves. Water is warm, no complaints. We was by ourselves mainly, quiet time?
This is one of the best parks, I have visited, very scenic views, beautiful lake, large landscape, long trails! It's a great place for walking, running, fishing and enjoying time with family!
This is my go-to place for running. It is very safe to go around the lake and enjoy the scenery.
I visited this park for my daughter's soccer game, and while I didn't fully enjoy the experience, I could appreciate some of its features. The park has a really nice trail for walking and offers beautiful views.
Trail conditions & character
“This is one of the best parks, I have visited, very scenic views, beautiful lake, large landscape, long trails!”
“I loved my visit to Prairie Lakes Park, where the serene trails and beautiful scenery offered perfect escape.”
“The surrounding areas were neat, and even the bathrooms were spotless, which made a big difference for our guests.”
Plan your run at Prairie Lakes 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitedpparks.org
- Phone+1 847-391-5711
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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