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Robert Bernas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Westmont, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Robert Bernas 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.

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What runners say about Robert Bernas Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful little park preserving wetlands and a great playground for kids.”

Really nice park with a small but pleasant half mile walking path through and around the park. Also has a pavilion with four picnic tables.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jun 2025

This magical wetland park may be one of the best kept secrets in Westmont. It has the feel of a neighborhood park but is also just large enough and wild enough to feel like an escape from the suburbs.

★★★★★ — Gordon , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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

“A beautiful little park preserving wetlands and a great playground for kids.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“It has a paved loop that runs around the outside of park and a raised walkway over the wetlands in the center.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There is a water fountain here that includes a faucet for dogs.”

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Plan your run at Robert Bernas 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitewestmont.illinois.gov
  • Phone(630) 963-5252

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

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 Robert Bernas Park

5716 S Wilmette Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

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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.