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Shorewood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Shorewood, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Shorewood 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.

MixedLit at nightRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

City park featuring a disc golf course with concrete tees and bridges over creeks.

What runners say about Shorewood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (210 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“I always enjoy playing disc golf at Sherwood it was a little muddy today but that can be expected of any course this time of year for a small course it is well kept was cement tees”

Been coming here for 15 years and still my favorite course. Good amount of long holes but also challenging shots in the woods. Can throw in about an hour and not a huge hike.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Sep 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The upkeep could be better but all holes have solid concrete pads, signs, and baskets.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“I always enjoy playing disc golf at Sherwood it was a little muddy today but that can be expected of any course this time of year for a small course it is well kept was cement tees”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“While I usually see lots of cars in the parking lot, the park itself never feels cramped.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Shorewood Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteshorewoodil.gov
  • Phone+1 815-741-7710
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Shorewood Park

Shorewood, Illinois

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.