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Fourth of July Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,447 Google reviews · Running trail in Kernersville, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fourth of July 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.
Large park offering a playground, tennis & basketball courts, a dog area & a skate park.
What runners say about Fourth of July Park
“It’s clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone, walking trails, open spaces, a nice playground, and plenty of shade.”
“The bathrooms are always clean and the scenery is beautiful.”
“It’s clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone, walking trails, open spaces, a nice playground, and plenty of shade.”
“There is a nice playground for all ages and an area with hoops and tennis.”
Super fun, new, modern playground for children of all ages! THESE are the types of playgrounds I enjoy taking my son too! Large, room to run around, up above and down below. Slides everywhere, multiple things to climb on or with. Very creatively layed out playground! Has trees around it for some shade.
I love this park. I come here often with my kids... they love the playground, and I love walking the trail. I've also hosted a birthday party here, and everyone loved it. The dog park is a really nice feature, I used to take my dog there sometimes.
Fourth of July Park is a great spot for families. It’s clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone, walking trails, open spaces, a nice playground, and plenty of shade. My kids had a blast, and it’s a perfect place to relax or burn off some energy.
Every time we come here, it gets better. New shelters with an accessible playground! We've rented shelter #1 for several birthday parties and cookouts at 4th of July park.
Trail conditions & character
“There is lots to do - basketball and tennis courts, skate park, dog park, playground, walking trail, creek and outdoor classroom, and a nice paved walking trail.”
“The bathrooms are always clean and the scenery is beautiful.”
“It’s clean, well-maintained, and has something for everyone, walking trails, open spaces, a nice playground, and plenty of shade.”
“Bathrooms by the playground are usually stocked and clean, although we have been a couple of times and no toilet paper.”
“Water fountains at everyone's reach, even water fountain for dogs.”
“There is lots to do - basketball and tennis courts, skate park, dog park, playground, walking trail, creek and outdoor classroom, and a nice paved walking trail.”
Plan your run at Fourth of July Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitekvparks.com
- Phone(336) 996-3062
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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