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Public running tracks in Illinois
Illinois has 64 running tracks confirmed open to the public in this directory, all of them flagged free, across 33 cities — Chicago, Mundelein, Waukegan, Channahon and 29 more. These are the park and city ovals anyone can run laps on, no membership and no sign-up. Illinois also has 14 school and college tracks that often open to the community outside team hours — those are flagged "access varies." Filter and browse by city below.
Jackson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,622 reviews
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
Bloomingdale Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 reviews
This 2.7-mile elevated former rail track is open to both cyclists & walkers.
River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.
The Centre of Elgin
4.5 ★★★★★ 890 reviews
185,000-sq.-ft. recreation center with fitness club, track, ball courts, pool & community areas.
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 642 reviews
Community center with fitness equipment, swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall, and courts for basketball, and volleyball.
Hinkston Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
Dolton Park District
4.3 ★★★★☆ 655 reviews
Popular recreational area featuring picnic facilities, a baseball field, a clubhouse and more.
Chase Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Indoor/outdoor recreation center with a pool, running track, numerous sports areas & a playground.
RecPlex
4.3 ★★★★☆ 466 reviews
Recreation complex featuring an indoor track, as well as facilities for swimming, dancing, and racquetball.
ARC - Athletic Recreation Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Clean facility featuring an indoor track and soccer field as well as basketball courts. Friendly and helpful staff.
Kilbourn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 384 reviews
This gathering place boasts an organic greenhouse, orchard, perennial garden & athletic fields.
Falcon Park Recreation Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Clean, spacious facility featuring basketball courts, an indoor soccer field and a running track.
Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion
4.5 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Clean, sizable complex with a gym and a children's playground featuring basketball, volleyball and soccer courts.
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
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
Park featuring baseball and tennis courts, plus a playground, picnic areas, and disc-golf course.
Wrightwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Smaller park with sport courts & fields, a track, a playground & a public pool offering lessons.
Sycamore Park District Community Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
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
Family-friendly recreation club featuring a pool, gym and ice rink, plus a day-care center.
Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 257 reviews
Recreation center offering a fitness center, gym, pool, sports courts, and an indoor track, plus classes.
Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center (RIFAC)
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Gym, pool and fitness center with a track and weight equipment, plus a basketball court.
Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC)
4.6 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Modern recreation space with a basketball court, a fitness center and a running track, plus preschool.
Rakow Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
Kid-friendly community center offering group fitness classes and a fitness room, plus lap swimming.
Hanrahan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground, as well as walking trails.
Thoman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Casual public green space featuring sculptures, a track and a playground, plus shelter.
Nature's Classroom
4.3 ★★★★☆ 167 reviews
30-acre park with picnic shelters, a playground, tennis & basketball courts, a pond & more.
Midlothian Park District Recreation Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
Recreation center featuring playgrounds, an indoor soccer field, a basketball court, gyms, and a walking track.
Frontier Park Field House
4.2 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Facility for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, track and wrestling courts, featuring a fitness center, as well as friendly staff.
Ollman Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 108 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, a track and a playground.
Longmeadow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Popular site featuring a playground and baseball fields. Also for picnics and birthday parties.
Eldridge Park East field
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Grassy park, redone in recent years, featuring a track, a playground and dog paths.
Community Recreation Center
4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Community-minded recreation center with a running track, a gym and basketball courts, plus classes.
Shaw Park - Round Lake Area Park District
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playground equipment, a basketball court, and a walking track.
Jones College Prep NTA Track & Field
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Heritage Crossing Field House
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Basketball courts, an indoor track, and workout equipment are offered at this family-friendly recreation center.
La Follette Park Running Track
Norwood Park Athletic Track
Lindblom Park Running Track
Riis Park Running Track
Woodhull Park Walking / Running Track
Munroe Park Walking Track
Wayland-Young Athletic Facility
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Public tracks by city
- Chicago, IL
- Mundelein, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Channahon, IL
- Mt Prospect, IL
- Berwyn, IL
- Carpentersville, IL
- Chicago Ridge, IL
- Country Club Hills, IL
- Crestwood, IL
- Danville, IL
- Dolton, IL
- Elgin, IL
- Elmhurst, IL
- Glendale Heights, IL
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Matteson, IL
- Mendota, IL
- Midlothian, IL
- Norridge, IL
- O'Fallon, IL
- Oak Forest, IL
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Oak Park, IL
- Palatine, IL
- Plainfield, IL
- Rock Island, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Round Lake, IL
- Sycamore, IL
- Woodridge, IL
- Zion, IL
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