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Volkening Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 640 Google reviews · Running trail in Schaumburg, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Volkening Lake'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.
Public recreation area with boat rentals, fishing & picnic spots, along with a concession stand.
What runners say about Volkening Lake
“Very beautiful lake, nice place to come with family for picnic.”
Great place to spend part of the day. Great walking path around the lake which is about 3/4 a mile. Benches scattered around path to sit and relax while admiring the view. Outdoor workout facility is not extensive, but enough to get a little workout in.
Great park to go to run/walk. There is a gazebo with tables to have lunch or study. The toilet is not the best but is what they have. Free parking.
Beautiful park with good maintenance ; Good fall color viewing ; Good exercise area available with all equipments to do workout ; well maintained and good Mat as well put down in the working area Parking is limited ; there are few on the side next to fire station or police station area ; Boating is available during…
One of our favorite go-to places for walks in Hoffman Estates. The average walk around the lake is about two-thirds of a mile. Lots of picnic areas and often see people fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“Benches scattered around path to sit and relax while admiring the view.”
“Nothing too unique, but there is an outside basic workout gym right at the entrance of the lake next to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Volkening Lake
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 — reported by runners
- Websiteparkfun.com
- Phone(847) 490-2505
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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