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Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 484 Google reviews · Running trail in Godfrey, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Robert E Glazebrook Community 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.
140-acre community park with walking trails, ponds & soccer fields, plus playgrounds & a gazebo.
What runners say about Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
“Three well-kept and fun playgrounds, astroturf soccer fields, pickleball court, baseball fields, fishing, and a splash pad.”
“The trail is great, the water is beautiful, the playground is nice.”
Glazebrook Park has so much to offer. Three well-kept and fun playgrounds, astroturf soccer fields, pickleball court, baseball fields, fishing, and a splash pad. In the fall, there are many more activities for all, including a corn maze, corn pit, and weekly/monthly activities. There is also a great walking path.
I absolutely love this park. The trail is great, the water is beautiful, the playground is nice. If I have anything negative it would be that I wish they could get rid of the water moccasins. I'm not sure there's much to be done about that, though. They always have great family activities. It's just a great park.
Nice park with paved walking/biking path, about 7/8 of a mile all the way around. Public restrooms, a large pond for fishing and several soccer fields. Corn maze in the fall is a lot of fun. During that time, they have hayrides and other activities for kids (and kids at heart).
Great park that continues to grow with everything a park could possibly have! Baseball, soccer, turf, fishing pond, playgrounds (3+), splash pad, pickle ball courts, gazebos, grills, walking/biking paths with seasonal community events year 'round and youth sports leagues.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is great, the water is beautiful, the playground is nice.”
“Nice park with paved walking/biking path, about 7/8 of a mile all the way around.”
“Public restrooms, a large pond for fishing and several soccer fields.”
Plan your run at Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegodfreyil.org
- Phone(618) 466-1483
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–8 PM |
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