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Salt Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Elmhurst, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Salt Creek 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.
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a baseball field.
What runners say about Salt Creek Park
“The park has lots of mature trees that provide shade on a hot sunny day.”
Such a cute park with nice modern climbing structures. My kids have a great time here. Bathrooms are a bit of a hike, though, so make sure your kiddos take a good potty break before visiting!
Cute park. Large walking path. Lots of great options on the playground for kids. I like how even though it is so close to 83, it seems very quiet and tucked away. Residents are very friendly too! Hidden gem forsure.
Great modern park, plenty of shade and seating. Also, I really enjoyed the two person swing.
A first rate park in all areas. A nice paved loop around the perimeter
Trail conditions & character
“The park has lots of mature trees that provide shade on a hot sunny day.”
“Bathrooms are a bit of a hike, though, so make sure your kiddos take a good potty break before visiting!”
Plan your run at Salt Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteepd.org
- Phone+1 630-993-8900
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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