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Richard D Irwin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Homewood, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richard D Irwin 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.
Clean, landscaped destination for picnics, baseball games and other sporting events.
What runners say about Richard D Irwin Park
“Cleaner than most parks and well maintained.”
“There are summer concerts and a beautiful fountain, and it is in the heart of Homewood.”
“A great place for kids of ALL ages to play?”
Great park to walk our dogs. I would like information about possibly getting a memorial placard for a bench with my husband's name. ( He was a lifelong Homewood resident. Growing up he was an Eagle scout, participated in little league and the life of the community. ).
The kids were playing flag football, parents & coaches as numerous as the kids, other people walking for exercise, the lovely building was open, the washroom sparkling. A perfect Fall day to amble around Irwin.
Another great local green space in Homewood. Surrounded by lots of places to pick up a bite, and then you can walk over have a nice little picnic under the gazebo.
It's well lit on some days, and no one bothers you regardless of what time of the day it is. Nice walking path.
Trail conditions & character
“There are summer concerts and a beautiful fountain, and it is in the heart of Homewood.”
Plan your run at Richard D Irwin 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehfparks.com
- Phone+1 708-957-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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