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Lake Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,362 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Rim 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.
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
What runners say about Lake Rim Park
“This was my second trip to the park and so far, I've found it to be clean and well-maintained.”
“Lake Rim is a very relaxing location to go and walk your dog or just to go and sit in your car or in a lawn chair and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.”
“Very peaceful area and other guest are respectful to your space.”
Lake Rim is a very relaxing location to go and walk your dog or just to go and sit in your car or in a lawn chair and just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Very peaceful area and other guest are respectful to your space. Clean area.....very well kept.
Walked a few trails here then watched the ducks! Kids, dogs, and humans all had a blast :)
I love this park has baseball fields, trails, bathrooms are handicap accessible. Volleyball..They also have pool with slides. on the other side of the road they also have the lake with two docs for fishing. Great park for the family.
I enjoy this park because it features baseball fields, walking trails, and restrooms that are accessible for individuals with disabilities. Volleyball..They additionally feature a pool with slides. Across the road, there is also a lake with two docks for fishing. Wonderful park for the family
Trail conditions & character
“Lake Rim is a very relaxing location to go and walk your dog or just to go and sit in your car or in a lawn chair and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.”
“Lake Rim is a very relaxing location to go and walk your dog or just to go and sit in your car or in a lawn chair and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.”
“Very peaceful area and other guest are respectful to your space.”
“I enjoy this park because it features baseball fields, walking trails, and restrooms that are accessible for individuals with disabilities.”
“I enjoy this park because it features baseball fields, walking trails, and restrooms that are accessible for individuals with disabilities.”
“lake view is amazing love it ♥️ parking, everything is good 👍”
Plan your run at Lake Rim 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.
- 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 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.
- Websitefayettevillenc.gov
- Phone(910) 433-1018
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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