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Pickett Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pickett 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.
What runners say about Pickett Park
Great place to walk on weekends or after school hours and holidays. There is a playground area and shelters. A walking trail encircles the area. To the Right is a fenced in tennis area. Behind the playground is a second walking trail circling a ball field. It tends to be unoccupied in the early mornings.
The open field is always buzzing with energy from kids playing football and soccer to families enjoying picnics and outdoor time. It’s amazing to see the community come together, with children running around, practicing their skills and making new friends.
Peaceful in the morning 🌄 🙏 , did my walking with peace no disturbing ✌ and a good place to be safe.
Plan your run at Pickett 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.
- Phone(336) 248-3960
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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