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Simmons Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Simmons 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 and picnic facilities, plus soccer and cricket fields.
What runners say about Simmons Park
“Pros: Clean, Well Maintained, Most Sports Can Be Played Here, Walking, Jogging, Biking, Playground, Picnic Area, Vending Machines, Bathrooms.”
“Beautiful outdoor space with a large Pavillion, nice playground, trail, lots of grassy areas for a picnic.”
“Great location for a get together with friends of all ages.”
I love love love coming to this park. My kids really enjoy coming here. They rode their bikes around the trail and end at the park. We always have a good time coming here. Always clean. Never too many people at once.
Pros: Clean, Well Maintained, Most Sports Can Be Played Here, Walking, Jogging, Biking, Playground, Picnic Area, Vending Machines, Bathrooms. Overall, It Deserves A 09/10. Cons: No Basketball Court
Great park with a trail to walk/bike. Playground for kids. There is also a baseball field, soccer fields, and they are working on adding a lot more. Parking lot can be found off Indian Trail, right in front of Aurora Police Department.
Love this park! Its kinda small but it has lots of room to run! Swings for all ages and climbing equipment for all ages. Also has public bathroom and covered picnic area with a nice size grill. Mulch on ground instead of rubber.
Trail conditions & character
“Pros: Clean, Well Maintained, Most Sports Can Be Played Here, Walking, Jogging, Biking, Playground, Picnic Area, Vending Machines, Bathrooms.”
“We recently had a party there and omg love it , has its own little section to hold your party meanwhile kids playground is close enough to see the kids and parking lot s perfect.”
“We particularly enjoyed seeing children happily playing under the open water fountain bath on what was a sunny day, adding a wonderful element of fun to the park.”
Plan your run at Simmons 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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