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Priory Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in River Forest, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Priory 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.
Public park with a playground, baseball field, restroom, and trails.
What runners say about Priory Park
“Nice well kept park including kids playground and you can take a walk with your dog or just a neighborhood jog with No River Forest traffic.”
“The public spaces are safe, well kept and peaceful to walk around.”
Priory park is a small park which has at least 4 large sport fields for those who want to play soccer, or baseball. There is a waking trail around the park for walking and exercising. Dogs are not allowed in this park.So if you are allergic to dogs this is your park.
Great park in River Forest where Fenwick High School uses the facilities for Games/Practices. Nice well kept park including kids playground and you can take a walk with your dog or just a neighborhood jog with No River Forest traffic.
Nice playground, solid ratio of slides to other random plastic junk. Church bells in the distance was a nice touch. Not super into the college students walking by who made fun of my true religion jeans though
The Fenwick Athletic fields are premier! The public spaces are safe, well kept and peaceful to walk around.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice well kept park including kids playground and you can take a walk with your dog or just a neighborhood jog with No River Forest traffic.”
“Public restroom and drinking fountain April to October.”
“The public spaces are safe, well kept and peaceful to walk around.”
Plan your run at Priory 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterfparks.com
- Phone+1 708-366-6660
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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