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Welsh Park
4 ★★★★☆ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in DeKalb, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Welsh 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.
What runners say about Welsh Park
“You can cool off in the water park section, you can have a beautiful family bbq.”
Beautiful! We moved here from AZ last week and it was such a nice little surprise to find this cute playground with a splash pad, amazing playground, gardens, bike/running trail, basketball and tennis courts.
This is the location where the free summer lunch program is run. There is a splash pad, a large play area with a playground, a gazebo with lots of seating, port-a-potty, a walking path, a large grassy area, and cute little tables that have checkers tops. This splash pad is free and open to the public.
I love Welsh park it's a good place to go on a workout walk. You can cool off in the water park section, you can have a beautiful family bbq. Or just relax at the gazebo
Very well maintained park with large area for the kids and adults to run and frolic! There is a wonderful playground with updated equipment and nice walking areas.
Trail conditions & character
“No water fountain on the playground or near the playground.”
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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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedekalbparkdistrict.com
- Phone(815) 758-7756
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
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