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Van Laten Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Van Laten Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Tranquil destination with playground, a trail for walking and seating areas.
What runners say about Van Laten Park
“Everything was great clean, big and just had a ball.”
“It is a peaceful place to walk and exercise.”
It was wonderful, walked the trail a couple of rounds.peaceful very friendly people.
Nice park for a walk, jog run. Nice little gem right in the neighborhood.
Great walking path with a nice playground. My favorite park in Lansing!
This park is great for young kids, they post a story along the path and it's always fun reading it. Lansing had some of the best parks in the area
Trail conditions & character
“It is a peaceful place to walk and exercise.”
Plan your run at Van Laten Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitelanoakparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 708-474-8552
- Social Facebook
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