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City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · Running trail in Havelock, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City 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.
Picnic venue featuring a playground and a stage, along with trees for shade.
What runners say about City Park
The park has come along way since the time I was growing up. The city replaced broken down play structures with up to date and more safe equipment. They even have a tree lighting ceremony for the holiday season! The park is well shaded, handy during the summer, and even has a handicapped parking spot. Enjoy!
Very nice. My grandkids enjoy it. Has a walking trail for me. It also has a place for electronics
They've cleaned up nicely since the hurricane. I went by on my first time back in the state and was pleasantly surprised. It's a nice little place for a picnic or to let the kids run around
Great place to run. Bring your kids to play and enjoy the view and sights.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms have been clean when I have used them.”
Plan your run at City 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehavelocknc.us
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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