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White Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 458 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomington, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from White Oak 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.
Modest open space with sports facilities & a playground, plus a paved track around a lake.
What runners say about White Oak Park
“This is a beautiful park to sit and take in the view or walk around the pond on a walking trail.”
“You can take your dog for a walk and have a quiet time.”
“A really nice park, picnic tables and bbq grills available, lots of room to walk the dog and even some lightweight fishing.”
Such a beautiful walking trail around the lake! Very family friendly. A nice, quiet escape right in town. The lake is beautiful, and the path is always clean.
Great find. Great area. Perfectly quiet! Our dog is elderly and can't walk very far.. so this loop is the perfect place to take him. At just around a mile around he has a blast, sniffs the (awesomely un-mowed!) natural areas and can stay on the pavement when he's too tired for off-roading anymore.
Love walking this path. Convenient to walk knowing each lap around the pond is 1 mile. Always friendly people and in a safe area. Great for fishing, picnics, children, and watching the animals wander around. The geese are actually pretty nice! We visit year round and it’s a great way to stay active close to home :)
White Oak Park has a one mile trail going around the lake that's perfect for walking, running, or biking. There is also a playground, covered picnic areas, and both soccer and baseball fields. It's a nice quiet park.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park to sit and take in the view or walk around the pond on a walking trail.”
“You can take your dog for a walk and have a quiet time.”
“A really nice park, picnic tables and bbq grills available, lots of room to walk the dog and even some lightweight fishing.”
“Very nice park with a nice big pond with a paved walking path.”
Plan your run at White Oak Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityblm.org
- Phone+1 309-434-2260
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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