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Highland Drive Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincolnton, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Highland Drive 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.
Park with a playground and a soccer field, plus swings and picnic tables.
What runners say about Highland Drive Park
“Clean and peaceful setting right next to highland church.”
Very good park to take your kids to one of the slides are broken. It would be nice if it was fixed and added some swings. Very nice walking trails and interactive with the kids.
This park is back in the side of the park but a great place to take my kids for soccer and a little walk
Great place to take family, get in some exercise, enjoy the fresh air on a sunny day or watch the soccer games when they're taking place throughout the year. Features a playground for the little ones, picnic tables under a covered shed(enough space for a birthday party), bathrooms accessible in two separate areas,…
Has playground, a nice big shelter near playground, soccer fields, a baseball field and a softball field. Has a long track around the park for walking and running. I'd say it could use some picnic tables around the park but other then that nice small park.
Trail conditions & character
“And the only thing is bathrooms are too far from the playground.”
“Ample parking and easily accessible property.”
“Pavilion with water fountains and public restrooms.”
Plan your run at Highland Drive 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteci.lincolnton.nc.us
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–8 PM |
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