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Arnette Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 903 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
Tree cover
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Confirmed from Arnette 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park with expansive wooded areas, plus sports courts & fields, playgrounds & picnic facilities.

What runners say about Arnette Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (903 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The park is very well maintained and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“We couldn't find the scenic trails that are supposed to be there.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“8 tables and very well shaded, plenty of stuff for everyone to do.”

Great family park with a lot of activities to include tails for walking, running, playgrounds, sport fields, open fields, disk gold and many community events. We especially enjoy bringing our doors here with our kids in the morning on the weekends. Near Fayetteville and the surrounding area!

★★★★★ — Alfredo , Mar 2022

This is a pretty great park for walking your dog or just taking a bit of a hike if you prefer your trails to be more natural and less cultivated. There are no signs or sidewalks or anything else. These are trails in the woods. Many split into other trails, a lot deadend at heavy undergrowth.

★★★★★ — Michael , May 2018

Omg it was beautiful..I would definitely suggest checking out Arnette Park with the kids or alone with your significant other..The play ground was clean..the trails were easy to find your way in and then back out with out having to back track..and we only saw a few other people..

★★★★★ — Jessica , Oct 2021

We had an amazing time on the walking trails down by the river. We seen all kinds of animal trails and tracks. Lots of boats going up and down the river. Very peaceful and easy to do hike even with two kids. After we walked up to the playgrounds and there was plenty for the kids to do while i sat and rested.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Mar 2018

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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.

💡 Lit for night running 7 mentions

“However, go early because we waited to get in longer than it took to walk the 1/2 loop of lights.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“8 tables and very well shaded, plenty of stuff for everyone to do.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“When you enter there's a radio station that's suggested to enjoy while you're enjoying the view.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Arnette 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitefcpr.us
  • Phone(910) 433-1547
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 Arnette Park

2165 Wilmington Hwy, Fayetteville, NC 28306

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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.