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Worthen Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Granite City, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Worthen 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.

Dog-friendlyRestrooms

Park featuring a playground, dog run and baseball diamond, along with a walking trail.

What runners say about Worthen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The park has came a long way. We love the new addition of the walking trail and dog park. I hope they upgrade/add to the play ground equipment a little. But my kids always have a blast there.

★★★★★ — Gabe , Nov 2021

Nice, well-kept park. Baseball diamonds, walking trail, playground equipment for children, and a great sized fenced dog park.

★★★★★ — Yvonne , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“Nice size for dogs but there is no water or waste bags for you to use if you ACCIDENTALLY, forget your bags or water for your pet.”

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Plan your run at Worthen 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitegcparkdistrict.com
  • Phone(618) 877-3059

Hours

Monday 7 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–5 PM
Thursday 7 AM–5 PM
Friday 7 AM–5 PM
Saturday 7 AM–5 PM
Sunday 7 AM–5 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Worthen Park

2599 Parkview Dr, Granite City, IL 62040

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.