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Running tracks in Illinois

231 tracks across 118 cities in Illinois, with the most in Chicago, Champaign, and Palatine — including 64 open to the public, 53 indoor and 198 outdoor, and 8 lit for night running. Pick a city for full listings with live open-now hours, real reviews, surface and access details — or filter the notable tracks below.

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Notable running tracks in Illinois

The highest-rated tracks in Illinois, ranked by what runners say. Filter by open-to-the-public, indoor or outdoor, lit, or surface — then open a city for the full list. See the full best-of-Illinois ranking →

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Jackson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,622 reviews

6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.

Bloomingdale Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 reviews

1802 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Rubber good for the whole familyscenic setting

This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.

River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews

5100 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Grass good for the whole familyscenic setting

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

The Centre of Elgin

4.5 ★★★★★ 890 reviews

100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

Open to public good for the whole family

185,000-sq.-ft. recreation center with fitness club, track, ball courts, pool & community areas.

Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 817 reviews

10201 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL

Rubber

State-of-the-art family center featuring a hydraulically banked indoor track, plus basketball and volleyball courts.

Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 642 reviews

800 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL

Open to public rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Community center with fitness equipment, swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall, and courts for basketball, and volleyball.

Vaughan Athletic Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 636 reviews

2121 W Indian Trail, Aurora, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Large complex offering tennis courts and basketball courts plus a kids' play place.

The HUB Recreation Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 630 reviews

917 W Main St, Marion, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Active recreation center, aquatic center, fitness facility and community space for families and kids, with 3 pools (including a lap pool and kiddy pool and featuring a lazy river, a three-story waterslide and basketball courts) and lots of exercise equipment.

Hinkston Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews

810 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL

Open to public great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.

Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 789 reviews

4247 W 31st St, Chicago, IL

rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

This 22-acre park offers sports fields, tennis courts & a skate park, plus a year-round domed pool.

Dolton Park District

4.3 ★★★★☆ 655 reviews

721 Engle St, Dolton, IL

Open to public good for the whole familyeasy parking

Popular recreational area featuring picnic facilities, a baseball field, a clubhouse and more.

Chase Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 446 reviews

4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Rubber good for the whole family

Indoor/outdoor recreation center with a pool, running track, numerous sports areas & a playground.

EastSide Centre

4.4 ★★★★☆ 482 reviews

1 Eastside Dr, East Peoria, IL

Rubber good for the whole family

Facility featuring sports fields, basketball courts, a splash park & a fitness center with classes.

Meineke Recreation Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 409 reviews

220 E Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL

Lit at night great for intervalsrarely crowded

Fitness center and exercise complex offering a variety of recreational activities, classes and programs.

Westwood Fitness & Sports Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

1900 Westwood Dr, Sterling, IL

Lit at night Grass great for intervalsfree to use

Fitness-focused facility with a track, weight machines, classes, and a Ninja Warrior area.

RecPlex

4.3 ★★★★☆ 466 reviews

420 W Dempster St, Mt Prospect, IL

Open to public great for intervals

Recreation complex featuring an indoor track, as well as facilities for swimming, dancing, and racquetball.

ARC - Athletic Recreation Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

8201 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL

Open to public Lit at night Grass great for intervalsrarely crowded

Clean facility featuring an indoor track and soccer field as well as basketball courts. Friendly and helpful staff.

Kilbourn Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 384 reviews

3501 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

This gathering place boasts an organic greenhouse, orchard, perennial garden & athletic fields.

Ray & Joan Kroc Stadium

4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

1250 W 119th St, Chicago, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Sports complex featuring a soccer field, an outdoor track, and an indoor pool.

Falcon Park Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

2195 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL

Open to public Rubber free to use

Clean, spacious facility featuring basketball courts, an indoor soccer field and a running track.

Hampe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

297 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL

Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Recreation facility featuring 2 playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields & a skate park.

Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion

4.5 ★★★★★ 293 reviews

9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Open to public Lit at night rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Clean, sizable complex with a gym and a children's playground featuring basketball, volleyball and soccer courts.

O‘Brien Field

4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Grant Ave & 4th st, Charleston, IL

Grass easy parking

Stadium with a field and track used for high school and university sporting events and competitions.

Mundelein Park & Recreation District

4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL

Open to public great for intervalsfree to use

Community center with a pool, gym, and track, as well as basketball and pickleball courts, and a sauna.

Ronald D. Lehman Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

FRC8+MV6, 23304 W McClintock Rd, Channahon, IL

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Park featuring baseball and tennis courts, plus a playground, picnic areas, and disc-golf course.

Wrightwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

2534 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Dirt good for the whole family

Smaller park with sport courts & fields, a track, a playground & a public pool offering lessons.

Sycamore Park District Community Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews

480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

Open to public good for the whole family

Complex offering fitness classes, a track, soccer field, dog park, basketball courts, plus a community center with events, rentals, a playground and a splash pad.

Inwood Athletic Club

4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

Open to public great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Family-friendly recreation club featuring a pool, gym and ice rink, plus a day-care center.

Centralia Recreation Complex

4.4 ★★★★☆ 263 reviews

115 E 2nd St, Centralia, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Workout and recreation facility offers an array of activities, including swimming, basketball, aerobics, and weight training.

Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 257 reviews

5331 W 135th St, Crestwood, IL

Open to public great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Recreation center offering a fitness center, gym, pool, sports courts, and an indoor track, plus classes.

Rosemont Health & Fitness

4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

10225 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Expansive gym offering an indoor track, swimming pool, basketball courts and tennis courts.

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 218 reviews

800 St Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL

Lit at night Grass great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Clean gym, playground, park district–run center featuring basketball courts, a track and turf soccer fields.

Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center (RIFAC)

4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

4303 24th St, Rock Island, IL

Open to public great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Gym, pool and fitness center with a track and weight equipment, plus a basketball court.

Pontiac Parks & Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

900 N Elm St, Pontiac, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Recreation facility for swimming and fitness classes offering an indoor track and a pool.

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

455 S Brainard St, Naperville, IL

Stadium for college football and baseball games, plus a track.

Eastern Illinois University

4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews

600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL

School track friendly regulars

Wharton Field House

4.3 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews

1800 20th Ave, Moline, IL

good for the whole family

Historic high school athletic facility with a seating capacity of over 7,500.

Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC)

4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

24550 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Modern recreation space with a basketball court, a fitness center and a running track, plus preschool.

University of Illinois Armory

4.3 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews

505 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL

School track

Athletic track located within the Armory Building that's suitable for jogging and track meets.

Rakow Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews

665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL

Open to public great for intervals

Kid-friendly community center offering group fitness classes and a fitness room, plus lap swimming.

Leonhard Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

2307 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL

great for intervals

Eckersall Stadium inc

4.2 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews

2423 E 82nd St, Chicago, IL

Grass good for the whole family

Stadium with a track (popular with runners) and a park, built for high school football.

Hanrahan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Noel Dr, Mundelein, IL

Open to public

Park with picnic tables and a playground, as well as walking trails.

Golf View Recreation Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews

7800 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL

Rubber great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Sport-oriented center offering basketball and volleyball courts, plus pickleball.

4500 Fitness & Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

4500 Belmont Rd B, Downers Grove, IL

great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Gym with free weights and cardio machines, plus a 3-lane indoor track, basketball courts, and a sauna.

Thoman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

1021 Nancy Dr, O'Fallon, IL

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Casual public green space featuring sculptures, a track and a playground, plus shelter.

Nature's Classroom

4.3 ★★★★☆ 167 reviews

2255 W Yorkhouse Rd, Waukegan, IL

Open to public good for the whole family

30-acre park with picnic shelters, a playground, tennis & basketball courts, a pond & more.

Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

S Campus, Lake Forest, IL

School track rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Fitness and recreation center featuring a gymnasium with a basketball court, plus a swimming pool.

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