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Anne McCrary Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Anne McCrary 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.
Park featuring picnic areas and kid-friendly hiking trails, as well as turtles.
What runners say about Anne McCrary Park
“Beautiful park with nice covered picnic areas, a flat paved walking trail, and handicapped accessible ramp leading to a lake overlook.”
“It was a peaceful place to eat a delicious lunch (if you are looking for something to enjoy on your visit as well - I recommend Hibachi To Go on S.”
Really nice bike trail I take my kids there to walk/bike/Rollerblade just be careful as some of the path runs about 6ft from a busy road . We didn't find any hiking trails but maybe we were in the wrong area. There was a little dock with a nice view and lots of turtles.
Beautiful park with nice covered picnic areas, a flat paved walking trail, and handicapped accessible ramp leading to a lake overlook. Would gladly go again.
Nice small park with 2 gazebos and multiple picnic tables. Short walk to pier to overlook the pond.
Overall cute little scenic overlook with lots of wildlife(although it's a stormwater area). There is a covered picnic area and also a playground. It sits off the walking trail on Randall pkwy. There are no bathrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“I love the view over the lake, it’s so nice and I can’t wait to go one morning and do some yoga while listening to the water and birds!”
“It was a peaceful place to eat a delicious lunch (if you are looking for something to enjoy on your visit as well - I recommend Hibachi To Go on S.”
“Beautiful park with nice covered picnic areas, a flat paved walking trail, and handicapped accessible ramp leading to a lake overlook.”
Plan your run at Anne McCrary Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitewilmingtonnc.gov
- Phone(910) 341-7852
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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