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Salisbury Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Salisbury, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Salisbury Community 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.

PavedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Mountain biking and hiking park, with sports fields and a playground for kids.

What runners say about Salisbury Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“A few hours in the most and drizzle enjoying the well mowed and clean soccer fields.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful quiet park with lots to do, and has a great mountain bike trail with jump line!”

Best place ever to go for a run or walk. It's have a 1 mile path, or if you like long races it's has so many trails.

★★★★★ — Gilcelia , Apr 2024

Very well built jump line for bikes in the back of the park. Built by a rider, for the riders. It's located down the path away from the softball fields. The jumps are decent in size and they have a pro line that is very big. Super fun place to ride and I would recommend going there!

★★★★★ — Evan , Apr 2022

This park is so nice. Great mountain bike trails. Clean bathrooms. I have always felt safe riding by myself here. I often bring my trail dog with me because it is not high traffic. I can ride at times and not see anyone on the trail but still see a few cars in the lot. They have done a great job expanding the trails.

★★★★★ — Momofmanyhorses , Feb 2023

Beautiful spot plenty of walking trails, bike trails, and sports fields. There's also a stocked fishing pond and a pier to fish from. Great place for mountain biking as there are plenty of trails and including a jump line. There is also tables for groups and plenty of places to have a private picnic somewhere.

★★★★★ — Ronnie , Dec 2021

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The bathrooms are very clean and well stocked!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“paved walking paths and dirt bike ( non motorized) paths from easy to hard some with jumps.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I often bring my trail dog with me because it is not high traffic.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Salisbury Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesalisburync.gov
  • Phone(704) 633-7984
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8:30 PM

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 Salisbury Community Park

935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147

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Running trails near Salisbury

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Salisbury Community Park Bike Trails

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Crushed gravel

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Foil Tatum Park

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Park with a trail that's good for kids.

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Kelsey Scott Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 166 reviews

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Laid-back outdoor space with a playground, a disc golf course and a basketball court.

4.0 miles away

Hurley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Salisbury, NC

Crushed gravelLitScenicDog-friendly

This park with woodlands & gardens also offers trails, quaint bridges & gazebos.

5.5 miles away

Salisbury City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 708 reviews

Salisbury, NC

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park, with playgrounds and trails for hiking, tennis courts and fishing.

5.7 miles away

Ellis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

Salisbury, NC

ShadedLit

Park with baseball and tennis courts, a playground, an 18-hole disc-golf course, and picnic areas.

5.7 miles away

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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.