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Waterloo Park District
4.4 ★★★★☆ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterloo Park District'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.
Dog-friendly area featuring lakes, a gazebo, a playground and a skate park.
What runners say about Waterloo Park District
“S if you have a dog that likes to walk with ya, they also can have there own fun at the dog park”
It's a great place to take the family and friends to celebrate, or have a bbq, or just enjoy the scenery. You also can fish in one of many lakes or just walk the frame. Love to take the family here. P. S if you have a dog that likes to walk with ya, they also can have there own fun at the dog park
If we are talking about the skate park- we love it! Big kids, little kids. Its nice to be able to walk or ride bikes and scooters there and play at the skate park & then play at the park. It would be super awesome if someone opened a snow cone stand right on the lot in the summer ;) very safe feeling enviroment.
This park is absolutely gorgeous! We have had family parties and kids parties at the park and everyone is in love with the incredible beauty surrounding us. We cannot say enough positive things about this amazing park. We love the veterans memorial, gazebo, playground, walking trail, etc.
Grew up here myself, it was totally different back then, but still the easiest park to walk to and always fun for the kids. With the skate park and roller hockey rink its popular with kiddos and adults.
Trail conditions & character
“S if you have a dog that likes to walk with ya, they also can have there own fun at the dog park”
“Plus basketball, playground, picnic shelter and restrooms.”
Plan your run at Waterloo Park District
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaterlooparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 618-939-7967
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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