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Bloomingdale Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,211 Google reviews · Park track in Chicago, Illinois

Open to the public Free Outdoor Rubber / synthetic

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

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities restrooms, water fountain, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (773) 295-2362
  • Website bloomingdaletrail.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Bloomingdale Trail Park open to the public?

Bloomingdale Trail Park is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What's at this track

Features at Bloomingdale Trail Park, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🚰 Tracks with Water Fountains 3 mentions

“Family-friendly with picnic areas, dog park, playlot, sprinklers (during summer), exercise bars, drinking fountain.”

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🏞️ Scenic Tracks 2 mentions

“There is a very nice park at the east end for younger kids and a nice scenic overlook st the west end (see pic).”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,211 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 5 mentions

“Stay in your lane,be polite and courageous that other people are join the trail and enjoy the weather with family & friends.”

🏞️ scenic setting 2 mentions

“There is a very nice park at the east end for younger kids and a nice scenic overlook st the west end (see pic).”

From the reviews

…There is a soft track Walkers and runners.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jul 2023

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Where to find Bloomingdale Trail Park

1802 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL60622

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.