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North Shore Riverwalk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in North Little Rock, Arkansas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from North Shore Riverwalk 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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicRestrooms

City park featuring a riverwalk, trails, and a bridge, plus space for kids.

What runners say about North Shore Riverwalk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (153 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Also a beautiful bridge with a great walkway to access the south side of the river for more trails, kids play areas , etc.”

I love walking along the river it's absolutely beautiful. The only thing that needs to be changed it the depiction of my native people. I'm Lumbee Native from North Carolina, and I live here now. This must have been painted in the 60s. You all should pay someone to paint over this. What's with the Knight?

★★★★☆ — Fe , Apr 2023

Nice park with paved trails along the river with some benches and larger open grass area as well. Also a beautiful bridge with a great walkway to access the south side of the river for more trails, kids play areas , etc... Walking, running, biking or Roller Skating

★★★★☆ — M , Jul 2021

Excellent place to go for a jog or walk. It connects to riverview park if you continue going up river. Fantastic river views all the way. Only watch out for people biking on the same trail. Opposite direction walking or jogging is strongly recommended

★★★★★ — Sebastian , May 2021

The walk is great. Beautiful homes nicely paved trail for walking and biking alike. Breeze off water is wonderful. The ring around the full snow moon stole the show. I visit from time to time.

★★★★☆ — Jennylee , Feb 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Also a beautiful bridge with a great walkway to access the south side of the river for more trails, kids play areas , etc.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nice park with paved trails along the river with some benches and larger open grass area as well.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at North Shore Riverwalk Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitenps.gov
  • Phone+1 501-758-1424
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 North Shore Riverwalk Park

North Little Rock, Arkansas

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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.