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North Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 Google reviews · Running trail in Waynesboro, Virginia · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from North 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 space featuring playground, grassy lawn and ball fields, plus a trail for hiking.
What runners say about North Park
“They have a batting cage and the pavilion is small but it looks very clean and there’s several tables and a grill.”
“A great playground with limited shade for the playground itself, but about 50% coverage for your car.”
A great playground with limited shade for the playground itself, but about 50% coverage for your car. Has a reservable pavilion, river access, a prominent baseball field, basketball court, and ample lawn space for running around. The playground is clean but also facing some need for repair.
The bike trails from North River Park is fantastic beautiful in fall season! Very nice and safe ride by the South River. Recommending to family walk and biking.
Waynesboro is one of the hardest working, small towns around. They have made so many improvements to their green spaces for their residents and visitors. North Park is a great place and the best part is you can jump on the riverside trail and take a lovely stroll. The paved walkway is about 1.
This park has access to the Greenway and the South River which is really nice. There is a playground, pavilion with picnic tables, and a large grassy area. There also is an area for pollinators. The only thing is it can be loud at this park.
Trail conditions & character
“A great playground with limited shade for the playground itself, but about 50% coverage for your car.”
“The bathrooms are right there at the shelter and were surprisingly clean.”
“I used to take my dog there all the time and really enjoyed the river on one side and the woods on the other.”
“The community is very lucky to have this network of walking trails that are paved and suitable for bike riding.”
Plan your run at North Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaynesboro.va.us
- Phone(540) 942-6735
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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