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Harold D. Ritter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 573 Google reviews · Running trail in Cary, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harold D. Ritter 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.
Charming town park featuring a baseball field, basketball court, climbing wall & playground.
What runners say about Harold D. Ritter Park
“Great grills, tons of tables that were basically brand new and very clean facility with bathrooms nearby.”
We absolutely love this park. Hands down one of our top 5 parks in Cary. It is a smaller playground that a lot of the parks around, but it had everything you need. A 3-5 year old and 5-12 year old playground, a sand box, and swings.
It was a nice walk. Enjoyed the nature trail and lake with family and friends. Safe. Clean. Family friendly.
This is a great park because it is small enough to let your kids wander while still being able to see them easily. There is a small sand pit which is always a hit with the kids. A Greenway is behind the park which is nice to walk. There are baseball fields at this park as well. The restrooms are nice and clean.
Great little park with full shade and we love the Swift Creek Greenway right beside it that makes for a lovely walk to Symphony lake and back. Bike and stroller friendly too. There's a basketball hoop, a large shelter and restrooms at the park too.
Trail conditions & character
“Great grills, tons of tables that were basically brand new and very clean facility with bathrooms nearby.”
“I park here to do a paved Greenway run which I start by one of the parking areas.”
Plan your run at Harold D. Ritter 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
- Websitetownofcary.org
- Phone+1 919-469-4061
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
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