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Prospect Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarendon Hills, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Prospect 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.
Charming venue with ponds, a dog-friendly trail and a playground.
What runners say about Prospect Park
“The serene atmosphere, well-maintained trails, and beautiful greenery make it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“Beautiful neighborhood park, with ponds for fishing, fire places, playground, soccer field, a couple of baseball diamonds, and the tennis courts.”
“The serene atmosphere, well-maintained trails, and beautiful greenery make it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“Very family friendly and plenty of space for peace and quiet.”
Best park in Clarendon Hills. Very family friendly and plenty of space for peace and quiet.
Nice area for families. Beautiful Park! Good for a long walks. Nice play place for the kids. Picnic benches. Also a soccer and baseball field. Plenty of room. In the winter they also have a sledding hill. I enjoy this Park very much.
Beautiful park with a big playground area for the kiddos to play. We enjoyed our family's around the park. The path is well maintained and not bumpy at all for the strollers. We will go back!
Lovely neighborhood park with walking trails, playground for big kids and littles, sledding hill in the winter time, prairie garden.
Trail conditions & character
“The playground sits right next to a small hill, so my five-year-old can run up and down while I still keep an eye on my three-year-old playing.”
“Beautiful neighborhood park, with ponds for fishing, fire places, playground, soccer field, a couple of baseball diamonds, and the tennis courts.”
“It’s also functions as a fine dog park, although the only catch of that aspect of the park is this: you are not allowed to take your dog off the leash while in the park.”
“Otherwise it's a great park and has easy parking and bathrooms and picnic areas.”
“Nice park with a pond, large playground, walking path, pavilion, and parking lot.”
“The serene atmosphere, well-maintained trails, and beautiful greenery make it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“Only tough part is it's all wood chips so if you have a baby in a stroller, it's tough to stay by your older kids on the plauground.”
Plan your run at Prospect Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websiteclarendonhillsparkdistrict.org
- Phone(630) 323-2626
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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