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Sturgeon City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sturgeon City 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.
Park featuring boardwalks and a playground, plus hiking trails, fishing, and picnic areas.
What runners say about Sturgeon City Park
“The playground is nice, new, and the entire park was very clean when we were there.”
“Sturgeon City Park overlooks the New River and the beautiful bypass.”
“It was a tad bit hot with the sun and it being almost 80° this morning but it was a calm, peaceful, walk.”
If you haven't visited this park yet, I highly recommend it! It is beautiful! The walking trails are lovely and there's plenty of room for kids to run and play. The playground is nice, new, and the entire park was very clean when we were there. It's a great location for photos, especially at sunset.
What a great walking Park. About a mile walk. Would be great for someone who uses a wheelchair. However not great for someone who needs to sit and rest. I did not notice any benches.
Beautiful park, good amount of paths. I was to chicken to go on some of the trails because it is a home for alligators and snakes. I will come back just with another person lol .
Excellent park for kids and families. A nice hiking path they takes you to New River.
Trail conditions & character
“Really cool park, nice views and a good place to take a walk with your morning coffee☕️ or get engaged💍.”
“It was a small cute park with trails, wildlife, a playground, lots of different palnts, and a few hills.”
“Yes Pets No restrooms You can walk to a restroom at Wilson Bay Park a few steps away.”
“It was a tad bit hot with the sun and it being almost 80° this morning but it was a calm, peaceful, walk.”
“One of the best upkept parks in the area, new boardwalk trail for walking, running or biking.”
Plan your run at Sturgeon City Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejacksonvillenc.gov
- Phone(910) 938-5312
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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