Home › North Carolina › Wingate › Jesse Helms Park
Jesse Helms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Wingate, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jesse Helms 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 featuring playgrounds and athletic fields alongside paths for walking and running.
What runners say about Jesse Helms Park
“it's a nice park clean restrooms and a good soccer complex no shade bring your shade or umbrella.”
“it's a nice park clean restrooms and a good soccer complex no shade bring your shade or umbrella.”
“Very well marked, winding through thick trees with some hills to keep it interesting.”
Nice trails for trail running. Very well marked, winding through thick trees with some hills to keep it interesting. Trees are thick enough to keep the temp down a little in the summer. Even saw a deer run across the trail.
Great open area to play and run. Hiking trails. Fresh air! Nice park 👍
The new playground is amazing! Would recommend better signage for the hiking trails at the end of the park (past the soccer fields). Inadvertently took my kids on a 3 mile hike!
Is the room for running or playing sports including soccer?Which needs quite an arch field. It\nHas exercise areas?And you could even practice your golf swing , like , I saw a gentleman doing a couple of weeks ago. It's super clean and has good restrooms, but you're gonna have to bring your own water cause.
Trail conditions & character
“it's a nice park clean restrooms and a good soccer complex no shade bring your shade or umbrella.”
“it's a nice park clean restrooms and a good soccer complex no shade bring your shade or umbrella.”
“Very well marked, winding through thick trees with some hills to keep it interesting.”
Plan your run at Jesse Helms 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteunioncountync.gov
- Phone(704) 283-3885
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
Running trails near Wingate
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Belk-Tonawanda Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 691 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a play area and hiking trails, plus cookouts.
Crooked Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Kid-friendly park that features baseball fields, playgrounds and a splash pad.
Fairview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Park with a pond and a paved walking path. Also features a playground and picnic shelters.
Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Hiking area with family-friendly trails and picnic tables.