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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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Tinley Creek Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Tinley creek was very clean and I had a great time”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“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..🤣🤣🤣

★★★★★ — Janice , Aug 2021

Really nice bike trails and pond....love coming here you can walk for hours....

★★★★★ — Shannon , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet and nice shade with pavilion and fireplace”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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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

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 Tinley Creek Woods

14113 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

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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.