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Joe C. Davidson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 848 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joe C. Davidson 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.
Soccer & baseball fields, walking tracks, tennis courts, play equipment & a picnic shelter.
What runners say about Joe C. Davidson Park
“Clean, good parking space, I did see the tennis court, picnic tables were in good condition, this is a place I would go back to”
“Very quiet this morning at 8am, it was me and a guy walking his dog.”
Love this place. It’s super quiet, nice and clean. I love going here for morning and evening walks as my apartment was pretty close and sunset view from this park never disappoints.
Very quiet this morning at 8am, it was me and a guy walking his dog. I enjoyed taking a peaceful walk, looping around the park to get my morning steps in. The park has a walking track that runs about 3/4 of a mile. The park has soccer and baseball fields, tennis/pickleball courts and a picnic shelter.
One of my favorite parks. So much to do here for any age group. Great pickleball and tennis court near the playground. Playground itself is very nice. Big soccer field too! Great place for running or just a nice walk. A lot of wonderful picnic areas too.
nice park for walking or playing soccer. tennis . or volleyball or pickle ball. nice playground
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, good parking space, I did see the tennis court, picnic tables were in good condition, this is a place I would go back to”
“Very quiet this morning at 8am, it was me and a guy walking his dog.”
“Very quiet this morning at 8am, it was me and a guy walking his dog.”
Plan your run at Joe C. Davidson 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
- 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.
- Websiteburlingtonnc.gov
- Phone+1 336-222-5030
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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