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Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 363 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ridge 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.
What runners say about Ridge Park
“The pool deck was a bit dirty but it was well maintained otherwise.”
“Girlfriends, wives, kids, parents, and dogs all enjoying a beautiful summer day while the boys of summer do battle on the diamonds.”
Good Tennis court, be careful your ball doesn't land on the Train tracks. Nice work out equipment. Fantastic indoor pool with lifeguard on duty. Basketball court upstairs. Great party room for rental. Large area for playground, softball, scenic walking area for exercise.
Love the run route, had been running the route since I started back running in 2012, and in 2013 this was my first 10K since 1980....special place for me
This beautiful park runs along prospect road and offers peace and tranquility as it is encompassed by the neighborhood of Beverly
Trail conditions & character
“Girlfriends, wives, kids, parents, and dogs all enjoying a beautiful summer day while the boys of summer do battle on the diamonds.”
“They have ample parking and there's a public bathroom located inside the field house.”
Plan your run at Ridge 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
- Phone+1 312-747-6640
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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