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Rotary Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in DeKalb, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rotary 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.
Fishing, hiking, and walking are popular activities at this park with a native plant area.
What runners say about Rotary Park
Great place to see the sunrise, or go for a walk of course. Newly finished path and a great variety of native plants.
Love taking my dogs here, and running here. Fyi, 4 times around is a 5k. ;)
Nice area, good for fishing and walking. Nice walking path around the pond. Its really peaceful aside from all the damn airplanes lol. Pretty sure theirs a flight school near by. Literally can sound like you're being dive bombed by the Red Barron
My 1st time visiting Rotary Park, it is so beautiful watching people fish in the pond and looking at the geese flying. Enjoy walking around the river and getting the exercise I need
Trail conditions & character
“Nice place for a short walk or run on a paved trail.”
Plan your run at Rotary Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedekalbparkdistrict.com
- Phone(815) 758-7756
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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