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Basic Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Waynesboro, Virginia · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Basic 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 tables and a pavilion for get-togethers, plus riverside access and fishing.
What runners say about Basic Park
“It's always clean and one of the small parks that people seldomly go to.”
Small park with lots of open fields and a pavilion. South River runs along one side of the park. DWR has designated spot for fishing a canoe/kayak hand launch ramp parking. Parking space for 5-6 vehicles. Several angler access social trails to the river are available around field perimeter.
Perfect quiet park without many people. Good place to walk the river or let the dogs run some energy out.
Chill park with hardly anyone ever there. There's a creek that runs behind it that my dog loves to play in, big open area to run and play as well. It looks like they occasionally do soccer/football there but I've never seen anyone practicing or playing. It's all very well maintained
A nice place to walk the dogs or launch the kayaks in the river. It's always clean and one of the small parks that people seldomly go to. An awesome place where you can relax without a bunch of people.
Trail conditions & character
“Great large pavilion, big field area, porta potty was gross but available.”
“There's a creek that runs behind it that my dog loves to play in, big open area to run and play as well.”
“DWR has designated spot for fishing a canoe/kayak hand launch ramp parking.”
Plan your run at Basic Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaynesboro.va.us
- Phone(540) 942-6735
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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