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Neuseway Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 Google reviews · Running trail in Kinston, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Neuseway Nature 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.
Laid-back riverfront park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a museum.
What runners say about Neuseway Nature Park
“They went above and beyond to make my fishing vacation special, and to top it off the restrooms and showers were so clean.”
“Oh and the "porch swings " overlooking the river are so peaceful perfect for watching beautiful sunrises & sunsets over the river ♥️🥰”
I love this place. I walk here Monday through Friday. Time permitting, I can get 4 miles using the different paths. To God be the glory!
It is a nice park and I used the room for a birthday party. Tragically my nephew(Autistic)drowned in the river during the party he was able to walk right into the water from the side of the nature building. Aside from needing some type of barrier or fencing or bigger signs to keep wandering kids from falling in easily.
Trail conditions & character
“They went above and beyond to make my fishing vacation special, and to top it off the restrooms and showers were so clean.”
“Oh and the "porch swings " overlooking the river are so peaceful perfect for watching beautiful sunrises & sunsets over the river ♥️🥰”
Plan your run at Neuseway Nature 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteneusewaypark.com
- Phone+1 252-939-3367
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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