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Schranz Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 381 Google reviews · Running trail in Swansea, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Schranz Memorial 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 with a playground featuring a wooden castle, plus a splash pad, picnic areas, and restrooms.
What runners say about Schranz Memorial Park
“Clean, well kept park with play structures, adjoining play area for toddlers, and a fenced splash pad area.”
“Amazing playground with great spaces for all ages.”
Beautifully redone . Now a lot more well known so people come from all over since Illinois parks are lacking in general. Sadly always get some parents that don’t watch their kids. Lots of benches . Trail loop and bathrooms
Newly renovated park that has a bike path and a splash pad across from the park. Perfect for picnics and parties or just enjoying the beautiful atmosphere
Trail conditions & character
“Restrooms were clean, I wish they weren't across the parking lot but I now have 2 kiddos that definitely want to go back!”
Plan your run at Schranz Memorial 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteswanseail.org
- Phone(618) 234-0044
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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