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Riverwalk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,981 Google reviews · Running trail in Naperville, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 70 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverwalk 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.
Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.
What runners say about Riverwalk Park
“The town seems to take great pride in the riverwalk, very well maintained and clean.”
“The Riverwalk Park looks amazing in the pictures, a delightfully serene, carefully curated park adorning the banks of a beautiful creek.”
“The Riverwalk Park looks amazing in the pictures, a delightfully serene, carefully curated park adorning the banks of a beautiful creek.”
It is beautiful and peaceful, perfect for a morning or evening walk. The trail runs alongside a calm river, with charming bridges and lush, forest-like surroundings.
Nice park to walk around. Lots of families and other people there enjoying the park. There was a street musician playing jazz. An interesting part was the narrow path by the river. It can be fairly wide but can also be quite narrow where it allows only 1 person to walk around.
Good walk place full of green environment. Meditative with green river Bridged over by heavy wooden bridges. The River Walk Cafe is located here also with amazing relaxing environment (see my separate review on that). Naperville generally provides excellent family atmosphere and great for kids as well.
Good place to visit early morning or an evening walk across the river ; beautiful ; you’ve an pool also next to the park ; good walking trail; you’ll enjoy if coming with family and spending the time here ; people bring mats as well to sit on the grass in front of the tower and spend time ..
Trail conditions & character
“The Riverwalk Park looks amazing in the pictures, a delightfully serene, carefully curated park adorning the banks of a beautiful creek.”
“The Riverwalk Park looks amazing in the pictures, a delightfully serene, carefully curated park adorning the banks of a beautiful creek.”
“you got musical 🎶 devices as well for kids ; lot to explore within the park ; babies can be brought with stroller ;”
Plan your run at Riverwalk Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance70 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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.
- Websitenapervilleparks.org
- Phone+1 630-848-5000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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