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Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 950 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Airy, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Riverside 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 Riverside Park
“The city does a good job keeping it clean because you definitely can't depend on the public to clean up after themselves:(”
“A good place to take the kids to play or enjoy the walk along the river on the Greenway would recommend to anyone that loves to see beautiful views in the city .”
“It's quiet and it's peaceful and if the timing is right, there is some shade And after the nap, it was nice to get out and stretch our legs with a walk around.”
“One of the great things about having an RV is that if you feel like you want a nap, all you need to do is find a quiet and level parking space.”
“The park is exceptionally clean with plenty of activities for kids of all ages!”
Beautiful park that slithers right beside the Ararat River complete with a great playground, tennis, basketball court, and skate park. Lots of green well maintained fields. The greenway trail is beside the park and is an excellent place to bike or walk (but not alone based on recent events).
Beautiful park, awesome trails for cycling, walking, running. Soccer, basketball, and pickleball areas. Fitness training equipment along the trail. Lovely view of the river. Picnic area AND dog park! Mostly shaded. We loved it! Cycled today. Ran the Mayberry Half Marathon here 7 years ago.
Came to the park to walk the Greenway and it did not disappoint. Beautiful views, quiet, and though there are, at times, a lot of bikers, they were pleasant. Well kept, paved pathway makes it an easy walk! We returned several times to walk different segments.
Nice park along the Ararat river with a greenway for walking or biking. There is a kayak access to the river and looks like a popular place for fishermen to go. A lot of playground equipment, a shelter with grills and bathrooms. Very clean. Parking curbs are made out of granite!!!
Trail conditions & character
“A good place to take the kids to play or enjoy the walk along the river on the Greenway would recommend to anyone that loves to see beautiful views in the city .”
“The park has a nice playground, a skate park, a kayak launch, a public restroom and it functions as a trailhead for the Riverside Park Granite City Greenway.”
“One of the great things about having an RV is that if you feel like you want a nap, all you need to do is find a quiet and level parking space.”
“A lot of people and dogs swim in the river during the warmer months.”
“One of the great things about having an RV is that if you feel like you want a nap, all you need to do is find a quiet and level parking space.”
“It's quiet and it's peaceful and if the timing is right, there is some shade And after the nap, it was nice to get out and stretch our legs with a walk around.”
“It gets dark at 5:00 pm during winter, so it's better to go earlier because the lights are off at that time of the day.”
Plan your run at Riverside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemountairy.org
- Phone+1 336-786-8313
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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