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Constitution Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 390 Google reviews · Running trail in Waynesboro, Virginia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Constitution 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.

Open 24hShadedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly park alongside the South River featuring a playground, a picnic shelter and a riverside trail.

What runners say about Constitution Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (390 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Pavilion and public bathroom is accessible, clean and open from 6am-10pm, same as the park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains including the entire city of Waynesboro.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Shade in places when we got there at 630.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Great place very beautiful and peaceful.”

Really great place go go for a walk (for yourself or your dog). Parking is never a problem. I see a could people do fishing in this river. There is also a bench area where you can have food with a small party).

★★★★★ — Karan , Jan 2021

I enjoy walking the trail or riding my bike on it. It is not very long but you can usually turn around and ride a few miles on it. It is usually not crowded. I cannot wait til they open the extension.

★★★★★ — Elbia , Nov 2019

Absolutely gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains including the entire city of Waynesboro. Pavilion and public bathroom is accessible, clean and open from 6am-10pm, same as the park. Two separate parking lots make parking a breeze with access to trails for hiking.

★★★★★ — Karen , Apr 2025

Beautiful and such an awesome place to go walking or biking! My husband and I got all the time to get some fresh air and to enjoy the scenery. Very well maintained and a ton of parking for easy, free access. The river walk is very refreshing and the path is pretty long and kept up well.

★★★★★ — Nyx , Oct 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains including the entire city of Waynesboro.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Two separate parking lots make parking a breeze with access to trails for hiking.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Shade in places when we got there at 630.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Pavilion and public bathroom is accessible, clean and open from 6am-10pm, same as the park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Great place very beautiful and peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Constitution Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewaynesboro.va.us
  • Phone(540) 943-9092
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Constitution Park

101 Short St, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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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.