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Thoman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in O'Fallon, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thoman 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.
Casual public green space featuring sculptures, a track and a playground, plus shelter.
What runners say about Thoman Park
“There was a clean, comfortable shelter and lots of kid-friendly playground equipment with lots of room for our children to play together and have fun.”
“The park isn’t very big but it’s quiet with all the houses in the neighborhood surrounding it.”
Nice little park to take a walk, sit on a bench or in the gazebo, look at some art, or play on the playground. You’ll find a nice variety of sculptures to strike your fancy while you walk around the paved path. The park isn’t very big but it’s quiet with all the houses in the neighborhood surrounding it.
What a cute little park to take your family to! The play area has newer equipment in good condition and features a clean wood chip ground covering. There are art sculptures along the walking trail. The park is located in a quiet little neighborhood that feels safe and comfortable.
Great place to stop and get the car and off screens. In addition to a great and unique playground, there are various art installations and restrooms. There's lots of space for Frisbee with a dog, soccer with a group, or what have you.
Nice walk about 725 to 750 steps a lap. Around the far edge trail walk only. Good place to cycle, walk and a stroll with stroller. O'Fallon public library has monthly stories posted on either side for kids to read and engage. Shaded party place in center. Play ground for kids on a side.
Trail conditions & character
“The park isn’t very big but it’s quiet with all the houses in the neighborhood surrounding it.”
“This is a great little park that provides wide open grass areas for activities, a big pavilion, a walkable concrete path, a big play area for kids including swings, and more.”
“In addition to a great and unique playground, there are various art installations and restrooms.”
“Just a lovely little park with a nice playground and a short walking loop.”
Plan your run at Thoman 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteofallonparksandrec.com
- Phone(618) 624-0139
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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