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Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Westmont, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly space with playground and ball fields, plus a zip line.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (208 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“They are local, well put together, clean, and have areas for multiple ages to play so that it is easy to have the younger kids not being overrun by older ones.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“One of the best local parks with a great huge playground for kids of all ages, a sand area, zipline, and a couple of baseball fields”

Beautiful and peaceful park. Very well maintained with a great field and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a walk or family time.

★★★★★ — Claire , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 208 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Parking can be found on both sides of the park on the street though coming in from the north side there is a small lot which can also be used.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There are bathrooms and water refill stations as well.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“The park is all maintained and has lots of shade and several benches, water fountains, and garbage cans.”

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Plan your run at Veterans Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Phone(630) 963-5252

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Veterans Memorial Park

55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL 60559

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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.