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Prospect Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 572 Google reviews · Running trail in Moline, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Recreation spot with a kids' playground, walking trails & a fishing pond, plus disc golf & baseball.

What runners say about Prospect Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (572 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The course’s varied terrain and well-maintained fairways make it a haven for disc golf enthusiasts of all skill levels.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It has excellent trails, and great playground, historic pavilion, a beautiful lake, disc golf course, basketball, court, baseball field, and so much more!”

I love this park. The pond is a great place to visit. The frisby golf course is decent. The big hill is epic for sledding. Their playground is ok. They also have some covered areas for things like parties and get to. There is lots of room to run around and lots of big mature oak trees.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Apr 2018

This is a great park! It has excellent trails, and great playground, historic pavilion, a beautiful lake, disc golf course, basketball, court, baseball field, and so much more! It is definitely worth bringing the family to this park if you are in the area!

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2023

There is a Small pond, different difficulty levels of walking paths, gazebo, play ground, Frisbee golf, and wild life. There are seasonal bath rooms, and a place that can be rented.

★★★★☆ — Amethyst , Mar 2026

We love the pond, and the park, my kids especially love the baby swing where mom and baby can swing together. There’s a nice walking path and there is also frisbee golf

★★★★★ — Emily , Feb 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“It has excellent trails, and great playground, historic pavilion, a beautiful lake, disc golf course, basketball, court, baseball field, and so much more!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The shelter is a nice place for a get together and has restrooms underneath.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Some nice short paved trails, some hilly trails through the surrounding trees (the kids loved them), a nice pond to fish in and easy parking.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Some nice short paved trails, some hilly trails through the surrounding trees (the kids loved them), a nice pond to fish in and easy parking.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Some nice short paved trails, some hilly trails through the surrounding trees (the kids loved them), a nice pond to fish in and easy parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Prospect Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemoline.il.us
  • Phone(309) 524-2424
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Prospect Park

1584 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.