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South Beloit City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 366 Google reviews · Running trail in South Beloit, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from South Beloit City 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.

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What runners say about South Beloit City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (366 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's a really nice park with a clean lake, bike path, picnic shelters, disc golf, tennis court, restrooms, and basket ball hoops.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful lake with a nice walking path that goes around a portion of it.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Cute quiet little park for the grandkids to run and get rid of some of their energy.”

Beautiful lake with a nice walking path that goes around a portion of it. Mostly peaceful with lots of greenery and nature scenery. There are tennis courts, basketball court, football field and a nice playground for kids. There were a lot of people fishing and some kayaking, canoeing and boating.

★★★★☆ — Jeremey , Jun 2022

Cute quiet little park for the grandkids to run and get rid of some of their energy. The playground is safe for the kids to play on and they even have a tettertotter.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , May 2022

Nice place to walk around. I've seen some pretty huge catfish looking over the bridge.

★★★★☆ — Theta , Apr 2022

This is a beautiful, scenic park with a lake. We have been coming here frequently over the years as a family to take a walk on the path and mainly to go fishing! This park attracts many visitors for fishing, taking a leisurely walk, hosting a event or just take the kids to the playground for some active fun!

★★★★☆ — Elizabeth , Aug 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful lake with a nice walking path that goes around a portion of it.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Cute quiet little park for the grandkids to run and get rid of some of their energy.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's a really nice park with a clean lake, bike path, picnic shelters, disc golf, tennis court, restrooms, and basket ball hoops.”

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Plan your run at South Beloit City 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitesouthbeloit.org
  • Phone(815) 389-3023
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 South Beloit City Park

400 Winnebago Ave, South Beloit, IL 61080

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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.