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Taylor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 538 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Park, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Taylor 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.
Nature preserve with a playground and tennis courts, as well as opportunities for sledding.
What runners say about Taylor Park
“This is a clean and excellent park with a big green area, tennis courts, playground, area for grilling and restrooms.”
“Great view for picnic as well, & great for parties since they have tables as well.”
This is a great park in North Oak Park with lots to do( Soccer, Tennis, Walking/Jogging)This park is close to 800 meters long. Therefore 2 laps around the perimeter would be close to 1mile long. They have bathrooms there. I also like the neighborhood and feel safe around the park.
Nice, cozy park with a playground and tennis courts, has green trails.
Taylor Park, in Oak Park, IL, is a nice, small park to walk around with plenty of benches to sit and take a break during your long walks. There are lots of trees and a covered picnic area.
This is a very nice and large park. Great for a dog walk in the summer and fall.
Trail conditions & character
“Tennis courts, climbing rocks, grills, picnic tables, concrete cornhole set, party shelter, bathroom house, and the list goes on.”
“Great view for picnic as well, & great for parties since they have tables as well.”
Plan your run at Taylor 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
- Websitepdop.org
- Phone+1 708-725-2000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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