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Spencer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 382 Google reviews · Running trail in Belvidere, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spencer 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.
Scenic park with a fish-stocked pond, ball fields & picnic shelters, plus trails with wooded areas.
What runners say about Spencer Park
“Well maintained trails, beautiful vista of the Kishwaukee river.”
“Always a great time, beautiful park,just a reminder please pick up your garbage,thanks!”
“Beautiful sights, peaceful and plenty of nice trails, ponds and river sights.”
Quiet, not busy, clean, paved and grass trails. They have grass trails throughout that are always maintained never over grown. I only use the trails never go in any pavilions but they seem clean from a distance. Lots of tables to use.
Well maintained trails, beautiful vista of the Kishwaukee river. Clean restrooms, easy access. Could you ask for more?
Beautiful sights, peaceful and plenty of nice trails, ponds and river sights.
Always a great time in nature. Lots of trails, the river, pond, geese😁
Trail conditions & character
“Always a great time, beautiful park,just a reminder please pick up your garbage,thanks!”
“Beautiful sights, peaceful and plenty of nice trails, ponds and river sights.”
“Quiet, not busy, clean, paved and grass trails.”
Plan your run at Spencer Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitebccdil.org
- Phone+1 815-547-7935
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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