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Wolfe Wildlife Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Lawn, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wolfe Wildlife 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.
Wetlands wildlife habitat with walking/biking trails, a viewing deck & year-round nature programs.
What runners say about Wolfe Wildlife Park
“The pavillion needed some clean-up upon arrival, but that was minor.”
“Beautiful wildflowers show up later in the summer.”
I practically live in wolfe a lot to see. Oak lawns only nature preserve. Beavers, ducks, turtles, red winged blackbirds etc. Besides the urban run off a great place to live.
Hadn't been there in a few months. Happy to see that they're doing some work in the park to upgrade it. We go there to walk the trail.
The path is well maintained and in easy tobfollow. I enjoyed the views on the walk and my dog enjoyed getting to sniff everything she could. Even the people I met on the path were friendly. This was a surprising hidden gem
Quiet, clean and scenic! It's a short hike (1.7 miles) loop, but I managed to loop it a few times! Niiice!
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoyed the views on the walk and my dog enjoyed getting to sniff everything she could.”
“7 miles) loop, but I managed to loop it a few times!”
“We advise that you bring your own bathroom supplies.”
“Beautiful bench that is very handicap accessible!”
Plan your run at Wolfe Wildlife 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteolparks.com
- Phone+1 708-857-2201
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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