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Rosewood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 491 Google reviews · Running trail in Highland Park, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rosewood 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.
Bustling beach area with sheltered swimming coves, a playground & a boardwalk promenade.
What runners say about Rosewood Park
“Moreover, the kids' playing area and showers were well-maintained, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.”
“It was incredibly serene and peaceful, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”
“It was incredibly serene and peaceful, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”
Very nice beach and walking paths. Lots of stairs for older crowd. Boardwalk and bathrooms very nice and clean.
Rosewood Beach is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we've visited. The scenery is truly a feast for the eyes, with stunning views and a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and unwind. We spent several hours there and enjoyed every minute of it.
Ver clean. Great little spot short walk to a nice beach. Bathrooms were close and clean. The sand was easy to Walk on.
Trail conditions & character
“While there was a parking fee of $15 per hour and a $10 per person charge to access the beach, I feel it was worth the money.”
“It was incredibly serene and peaceful, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”
“It was incredibly serene and peaceful, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the immaculate condition of the public restroom, a rare find at many beaches.”
Plan your run at Rosewood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitepdhp.org
- Phone+1 847-579-4142
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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