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Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 Google reviews · Running trail in Mint Hill, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mint Hill Veterans Memorial 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Well-used, dog-friendly park, featuring soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic tables, plus a disc golf course.

What runners say about Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,412 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Restrooms were clean, there was only 3 covered picnic area, multiple play areas that are covered for the kids to play and have fun rain or shine.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful memorial park, with 2 play grounds, 2 walking trails, soccer fields, tennis courts, etc and a 9 hole disc golf course.”

If u are an outside person thus place is great!! It great for kids of all ages and adults!! It has great biking and hiking trails and the play ground area is divided in different age group's and they also have a sand box!! You even have a wooded area to play around in me and my family built a teepee in there!!

★★★★★ — Tia , May 2021

Walking trails, frisbee golf, tennis courts, sandbox, 2 playgrounds, 2 volleyball courts, 1 Picnic table, open field, and of course a beautiful veterans memorial park facing Fairview Rd. We had a nice time 🌳😷✅

★★★★☆ — Felicia , Mar 2021

Very nice park with good playgrounds for the kids and good trails! Very clean, relaxing, with lots of open space as well! Live bands play here and it's a great time with family and friends.

★★★★★ — Ed , Jun 2023

I love the "memorial" trees at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. This is my mother's tree there. It is changing to beautiful fall colors now and I even spotted a small bird's nest in it. This park has nice trails, restrooms and doggie bags for your fur babies.

★★★★★ — Ciba , Oct 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Restrooms were clean, there was only 3 covered picnic area, multiple play areas that are covered for the kids to play and have fun rain or shine.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful memorial park, with 2 play grounds, 2 walking trails, soccer fields, tennis courts, etc and a 9 hole disc golf course.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The bathrooms were clean, the Little Free Library was a nice touch, and there was ample parking available!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • Websiteminthill.com
  • Phone+1 704-545-9726
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

8850 Fairview Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227

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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.