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Northeast Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,034 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northeast Creek 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.
City green space featuring sports fields, disc golf, a playground & a nature trail.
What runners say about Northeast Creek Park
“The bathrooms are always spotlessly clean, like seriously they must have some awesome staff here!”
“Well maintained, beautiful natural landscaping and easy access.”
“It is perfect for all age groups from toddlers to big kids (and even teens too) there's even a few park benches nestled in the shade.”
Seriously the best park around hands down! The play equipment has various levels of challenge for different age/user groups. There’s a play ground, splash pad, and adult work out equipment (I’m not sure of the status of this equipment since it’s not something I’ve used).
Overall it's a great park and it's very clean. My only gripe(s) Are with the trail itself(After it rains) and the walk way structures that either need work or are completely gone. Other than that I have no complaints.
Park is better for older kids in my opinion. Probably 4/5+ as there are a lot of very high openings. The walking trail is perfect and we use it often!
This is directly behind the splash pad area. Plenty of parking. Nice, clean playground and swings for kids of all ages. Small sidewalk that goes all around the playground for parents to walk while watching their little ones. Nicely shaded which is a huge plus for the summertime.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are always spotlessly clean, like seriously they must have some awesome staff here!”
“It is perfect for all age groups from toddlers to big kids (and even teens too) there's even a few park benches nestled in the shade.”
“Well maintained, beautiful natural landscaping and easy access.”
“Very nice large playground for the kids close enough to walk or can drive to it with free spacious parking.”
Plan your run at Northeast Creek 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitejacksonvillenc.gov
- Phone(910) 938-5312
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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