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Marvin Efird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 Google reviews · Running trail in Waxhaw, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Marvin Efird 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.
Relaxed destination featuring swings, climbing toys and a disc golf course.
What runners say about Marvin Efird Park
“Beautifully kept grounds, exceptionally clean with two large climbing toys and a good variety of swings.”
“We went to play disc golf and were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful lake, great trails, and a community garden.”
“The play sets are great my 2 year old had a blast running around and I really appreciate that the park is far from the road and a good distance from the parking lot.”
“My daughter had the best time running, climbing, and sliding, and the area was peaceful with plenty of shade for parents to relax.”
Hidden gem 💎!!! 7 minutes from my house and I never knew it was there! Very creative wooden playground that is so different than any other one I have ever seen truly. It makes you feel like your actually in the woods while the kids play. Bathrooms are within 20 feet of the playground.
What a great park! We went to play disc golf and were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful lake, great trails, and a community garden. The disc golf course was fun, but small. Perfect for beginners like me, especially since there was no one else playing.
Great park with amazing nature. It was not crowded at all. There are nature trails 👣 so get your steps in, public restrooms, playground, shelter, picnic tables, venue area. Loved it
A cool place to sit on a bench, have a picnic and walk the dogs. A good place for a walk with the family.
Trail conditions & character
“We went to play disc golf and were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful lake, great trails, and a community garden.”
“There are nature trails 👣 so get your steps in, public restrooms, playground, shelter, picnic tables, venue area.”
“My daughter had the best time running, climbing, and sliding, and the area was peaceful with plenty of shade for parents to relax.”
“A cool place to sit on a bench, have a picnic and walk the dogs.”
“The play sets are great my 2 year old had a blast running around and I really appreciate that the park is far from the road and a good distance from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Marvin Efird 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.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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