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Northside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,537 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northside 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.
This 62-acre recreation area has a skate park, an indoor pool, picnic shelters & kids' play areas.
What runners say about Northside Park
“It’s clean, spacious, and gives neighborhood park vibes with just enough peace and privacy to feel like your own personal retreat.”
Nice, clean park with tons to offer. Wide open spaces, pavilions, even a baseball field. Plus, I really enjoyed the trails that are around the park!
Great local park with a skateboard ramp, basketball court, baseball field and a lot of open spaces. There are even trails to hike in the woods. Highly recommended.
I really like to visit this place with my family during the weekend. The children can find fun places to play hide and seek and run around and it just looks beautiful. Really enjoy taking long walks in this park.
Northside Park is a hidden gem on the north side of Norfolk. It’s clean, spacious, and gives neighborhood park vibes with just enough peace and privacy to feel like your own personal retreat. There’s plenty of green space for walks, workouts, or picnics, and the basketball courts stay active with local talent.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is well-maintained, pet-friendly, and ideal for a quick mental reset or spending time outdoors without the heavy foot traffic of the bigger spots.”
Plan your run at Northside 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenorfolk.gov
- Phone+1 757-441-5834
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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