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Woodscreek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 Google reviews · Running trail in Crystal Lake, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodscreek 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.
40-acre park with a castle-themed playground & seasonal splash pad, plus a bike path & fishing pier.
What runners say about Woodscreek Park
“Fun park, lots of climbing, splash pad for the summer, tennis, volleyball, basketball court, very clean, near bathrooms.”
Checked out the walking trail. Nice and clean, seems well maintained. 👍🏼
Great park for the summer. They have a new splash pad with a bunch of different fountains and a small creek lined with flat rocks and not even ankle deep water flowing through it for kids to walk around it. There's also a couple different jungle gyms, one for younger kids on another for bigger kids.
This park is always clean and my toddlers always have a great time. When it's hot, the water play area cools them down for hours otherwise, the playground area is so big that they spend endless time there as well. 'Jogging trail, basketball area, and sand volleyball are a plus.
Great park to bring the kids! Splash pad, playground, tennis courts, fishing dock, bathrooms, and a walking/biking trail! This place has it all. Plenty of parking is had here. You won't be disappointed with this wonderful park. Definitely top 10 in the area!
Trail conditions & character
“It's my back yard and offers two nice playgrounds, a decent size water park, tennis, basketball, baseball, grills, covered tables, and bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Woodscreek 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.
- 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.
- Websitecrystallakeparks.org
- Phone+1 815-459-0680
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
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