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Whitmore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Decatur, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitmore 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.
Quiet, wooded place featuring trails, picnic tables and a pavilion, plus BBQs and a playground.
What runners say about Whitmore Park
“The pavilion was clean and perfectly located for access to the park and grills.”
“Beautiful views, walking trail, swings, bathrooms(watch for spiders) and Pokéstops for the trainers out there 😀”
“Quiet park to relax or walk the trail.”
City park in Decatur, Illinois. Located in the north, near outskirts of city, the park offers a tranquil area for picnics, outdoor parties, and trails for walking. Children can play and run around. There are swings, monkey bars, play train, volleyball area. We saw one pavillon shelter with tables, electricity, bbq.
Great place to play volleyball ,, baseball, picnic..hit some trails . Swings and more, lots of room. Great location in the country
Clean and quiet. Trails are nice to hike. Love the graffiti wall, wish people were more tasteful when painting on it.
Beautiful views, walking trail, swings, bathrooms(watch for spiders) and Pokéstops for the trainers out there 😀
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views, walking trail, swings, bathrooms(watch for spiders) and Pokéstops for the trainers out there 😀”
“Nice place to walk the dogs, good facilities including toilets and picnic tables.”
“There are picnic tables with lots of shaded spots.”
“Beautiful views, walking trail, swings, bathrooms(watch for spiders) and Pokéstops for the trainers out there 😀”
Plan your run at Whitmore Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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