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South Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 547 Google reviews · Running trail in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South 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.
All-season park featuring a splash pad and playgrounds.
What runners say about South Park
“It has a great playground, a fantastic walking trail, clean restroom facilities, and great colors from the trees this time a year.”
“There’s a 1/3 mile walking track that’s great for an easy walk.”
This is one of my favorite parks in NC. It has a great playground, a fantastic walking trail, clean restroom facilities, and great colors from the trees this time a year. The splash pad is amazing, too. It's right down the street from the Mason Jar Tavern and great coffee shops and bakeries. Definitely check it out.
South Park in Fuquay-Varina, offers a great basketball court, playgrounds, a walking track, and a splash pad. Don’t miss the 0.7-mile greenway that starts at the baseball field. It’s a fantastic spot for outdoor fun! 🏀🌳
I love this place. Another one of my favorites happy places. I visit here often to walk. I haven't been this year. Last year, I walked around amd gained up to four miles, yes indeed, happy place, happy face!!
Truly a great multi-purpose Park and walking trail for the Fuquay-Varina Community. They host many events here, including the AFSP Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk. The amenities and friendliness of the park’s design is perfect for everyone in the community, especially if you have kids.
Trail conditions & character
“It has a great playground, a fantastic walking trail, clean restroom facilities, and great colors from the trees this time a year.”
Plan your run at South Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance0.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefuquay-varina.org
- Phone+1 919-552-1430
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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