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Twenty-Sixth Street Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Running trail in Broadview, Illinois · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Twenty-Sixth Street 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.

PavedOpen 24hDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Relaxed, tree-filled park featuring a paved trail for walking, running and biking.

What runners say about Twenty-Sixth Street Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (146 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Interesting bike system , nice quiet place to relax.”

This is a nice Woods for biking. A very smooth and well-maintain paved trail goes through it. Even on a Saturday, it was not particularly crowded.

★★★★★ — John , Jul 2019

Love coming here....serene ..not crowded..residential area...with pavilion and picnic tables..take a nice walk through the woods and enjoy nature

★★★★★ — Bernice , Sep 2020

I love rollerblading riding bikes and running on the trail great for kids I've been going for as long as I can remember

★★★★★ — Abbi , Feb 2017

Multi use trail for walking, running, bike riding. No motorized vehicles allowed except motor assisted bicycles.

★★★★★ — Martha , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 146 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

“Interesting bike system , nice quiet place to relax.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“A very smooth and well-maintain paved trail goes through it.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Nice place to walk dogs, observe nature or hop on a trail”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Twenty-Sixth Street Woods

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 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
  • Phone(800) 870-3666
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Twenty-Sixth Street Woods

Broadview, Illinois

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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.