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Dogwood Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Goose Creek, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dogwood 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.
Relaxed facility with a playground and ball courts, hosting football games.
What runners say about Dogwood Park
Good fields, bathrooms near the back need cleaning and some soap refill. Behind the soccer fields are some small walking areas and a swing set for little ones. There’s a basketball field at the front entrance.
Love finding different parks to walk at dusk if not at Folley beach. This was great!
Parking gets crazy, and there's little shade but overall a nice field.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking is confusing in that the entry sign us at the dirt road which has a gate that is only open when they're are events.”
“Good fields, bathrooms near the back need cleaning and some soap refill.”
Plan your run at Dogwood 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofgoosecreek.com
- Phone(843) 569-4242
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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