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City of Greensboro - Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,225 Google reviews · Running trail in Greensboro, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City of Greensboro - Country 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.
An ample, wooded park with playgrounds, nature trails, fishing lakes, a dog area & picnic shelters.
What runners say about City of Greensboro - Country Park
“The park is always clean, well-maintained, and peaceful, which says a lot considering how many people visit it.”
“For those who prefer wheels, the biking trails are equally impressive, providing a great workout with scenic views.”
“The walking trails are beautifully kept, offering a serene escape perfect for a peaceful stroll or a brisk walk.”
“And to add to that, it has wonderful amenities that people of all ages can enjoy.”
We recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at a Greensboro park (name not specified, but this review applies to several fantastic ones!). Honestly, I was blown away. This isn't just a park; it's a destination for the whole family. First off, the playground is simply fantastic.
It is a nice park next to the Greensboro Science Museum. It has playgrounds, picnic tables, shelters, fishing, paddle boating, walking, jogging, dog parks, and shuttle bus service. They have zipline, too. There are ducks and geese that can entertain kids. Frog statues.
Great park, includes a dog run, lake with reasonably priced paddle boats that looked like rubber ducky and dragons (each accommodates up to 5 riders), a couple of nice playsets, and a walking path around the lake.
This place is absolutely beautiful with plenty of paths to walk in the woods and other activities to do. This is a must checkout to see with the whole family
Trail conditions & character
“For those who prefer wheels, the biking trails are equally impressive, providing a great workout with scenic views.”
“Families, runners, dog walkers, and people just enjoying the outdoors all share the space, and it creates a really positive atmosphere.”
“The walking trails are beautifully kept, offering a serene escape perfect for a peaceful stroll or a brisk walk.”
“The internal loop is very challenging due to the hills but there is also a large loop that goes outside of the main park that is more flat.”
“Pedal boats, carousel, playground, zipline, carousel, paved bike lane, several picnic shelters of various sizes.”
“The internal loop is very challenging due to the hills but there is also a large loop that goes outside of the main park that is more flat.”
Plan your run at City of Greensboro - Country Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegreensboro-nc.gov
- Phone+1 336-373-3648
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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