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J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from J.W. (Mickey) McGee 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.
14-acre park offering a picnic pavilion, kids' play equipment, restrooms & a paved 1/4-mi. path.
What runners say about J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
“This is a safe, clean, nice park and definitely above average and safer than most other greenways nowadays.”
I love this park! This is a safe, clean, nice park and definitely above average and safer than most other greenways nowadays. It’s also a good place to also ride a bike or to walk your dog.
My new favorite park! This park has the most beautiful trails, you really feel like you’re in the middle of the forest at some parts. There’s moss growing on the sides of the trail, perfectly landscaped with some untouched areas, and even a few creeks with relaxing trickling water.
Beautiful park connected to the greater Downtown Concord loop and McEachern Greenway (part of the Carolina Thread Trail). The Greenway is a nice paved and boardwalked path that weaves through trees and over mini bridges - great for walking and running - and the playground at McGee even has a circle sidewalk around it…
Park isn't so big, but it's nice they have a creek along the walking road. I like the bridge there. They have 2 benches there so you can take a seat and relax. There's nothing there except nature and it's nice. It's nice for jogging or walking with a dog. They have a children's playground at the begging of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“I love the paved path that goes around it, where I can walk the dog, while not getting out of the kid's sight.”
“I love the paved path that goes around it, where I can walk the dog, while not getting out of the kid's sight.”
“Beautiful park connected to the greater Downtown Concord loop and McEachern Greenway (part of the Carolina Thread Trail).”
“The city of Concord has stepped up their game and are redoing some parks to be more accessible to all kids.”
“After a minute or two, gazing at the light of dawn, the Ranger/Grounds-Keeper arrived.”
Plan your run at J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — 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.
- Websiteconcordnc.gov
- Phone(704) 920-5601
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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