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Lake Greenview Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Goose Creek, South Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Greenview 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyWaterQuiet

Alligator-inhabited recreation area with swings and a playground for kids.

What runners say about Lake Greenview Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“There's a good amount of space and it's nice and quite, though they should clean the thing”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet park, has benches and a playground you could use for a picnic.”

It's a great little hidden jem! Only down fall is the walkways go behind people's homes that have real loud vicious dogs that literally scream and jump at you through the fence. The owners see people trying to enjoy a family walk w dogs and kids and they just dont care.

★★★★☆ — Bella , Mar 2021

This place is good for walking. It has an animal park. There are alligators to beware. Other than that it's very lovely and the kids and animals and people are there every day

★★★★★ — Michele , Sep 2025

Surprisingly nice quiet greenbelt off the beaten path. Enjoyed the open space, trees, water and sidewalk.

★★★★☆ — Dan , Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 76 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Only down fall is the walkways go behind people's homes that have real loud vicious dogs that literally scream and jump at you through the fence.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet park, has benches and a playground you could use for a picnic.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“parking area is very muddy.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“No water fountains or bath rooms though.”

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Plan your run at Lake Greenview Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(843) 797-6220

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lake Greenview Park

Goose Creek, South Carolina

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.