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Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyons, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Veterans 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.
Family-friendly outdoor space featuring playgrounds, baseball courts and basketball courts.
What runners say about Veterans Park
“Beautiful clean park for the little ones or if you prefer to walk around .”
“Beautiful nights and great music like tonight really make me appreciate the great Town of Lyons a lot more everyday.”
We've been going here every year for the 4th July fireworks. They make it better and better each year. It was crowded as usual, but we got there early and got our usual nice spot at the top of the hill. Nice festive atmosphere. The band was excellent this year with really decent rock music and a great lead singer.
Beautiful clean park for the little ones or if you prefer to walk around . They also have clean tables if you prefer to enjoy your food.
Trail conditions & character
“It was crowded as usual, but we got there early and got our usual nice spot at the top of the hill.”
“Beautiful nights and great music like tonight really make me appreciate the great Town of Lyons a lot more everyday.”
“Very nice basketball court, lots of room and stores nearby, only issue bathrooms not accessible to the public yet 😏”
“Benches, covered tables area, courts & fields, and Culver's at the NE corner, big parking lot.”
Plan your run at Veterans Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitevillageoflyons-il.net
- Phone+1 708-442-4500
- Social 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 |
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