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Tinley Creek Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Orland Park, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Tinley Creek Woods' 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.
What runners say about Tinley Creek Woods
“Tinley creek was very clean and I had a great time”
“Quiet and nice shade with pavilion and fireplace”
I went to Tinley Creek Woods with a friend for his family reunion. The park was beautiful. Very clean and private. The trees gave us lots of shade on a 90 degree temperature day. I didn't drop one beam of sweat..🤣🤣🤣
Really nice bike trails and pond....love coming here you can walk for hours....
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet and nice shade with pavilion and fireplace”
Plan your run at Tinley Creek Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–11 PM |
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