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Kiwanis Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 940 Google reviews · Running trail in Sanford, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Kiwanis Family 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.
Family-friendly park offering picnic facilities & a gazebo plus a playground & fitness trail.
What runners say about Kiwanis Family Park
“The park was clean, safe, spacious, and perfect for families to gather and enjoy the day together.”
“Beautiful park, great space for a family or really anyone to enjoy the outdoors.”
“Kiwanis Family Park is truly the crown jewel of Sanford’s recreational scene, offering a vibrant and inclusive escape for visitors of all ages.”
Great place to stay fit and walk your dog. Get away from the world for a while. It's wonderful to see how many improvements have been made since it first opened. Kids will love the play area which includes a splash park during the warmer months. Make sure you keep your eyes on your children at all times.
UPDATE: We finally got a chance to visit the SplashPad today! IT WAS AWESOME! Hands down thee best free SplashPad of any of the NC parks I’ve been to that have a SplashPad, SprayGround, or SplashGround!
Family place to let the kids run around. The area is very clean. There is a splash pad that is open during the warmer months. The surface of the playground is super soft, play equipment is in good repair. There are also walk trails to explore and open fields to throw around a ball.
Super fun park with something for everyone! Great new playground and beautiful trails and several picnic areas. We had a couple hours to kill and this place was perfect!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, great space for a family or really anyone to enjoy the outdoors.”
“Nice walking paved trails for scooters and bicycles too.”
“The bathrooms are clean and garbage is disposed of regularly.”
“They also a swing that holds a wheelchair”
“The small path has distance markers but there is no trail map, arrows, or distance markers on the larger trail.”
Plan your run at Kiwanis Family Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesanfordnc.net
- Phone+1 919-775-8247
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
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