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Summerfield Athletic Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Summerfield, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Summerfield Athletic 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.

PavedLit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

Well-kept park with ball fields, playgrounds and soccer fields.

What runners say about Summerfield Athletic Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (159 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Very nice, and well maintained 🥎⚾️ fields, I love playing there.”

The fields are pretty nice. However they are nice enough to charge each person that enters. If anything the cost should be incorporated in the registration fee. I also think it is a BIG inconvenience to only take cash. In addition, the bathrooms should have warm running water.

★★★★☆ — Lynette , May 2023

SRA Rec Baseball is well run and a great environment for the kids. All of the volunteer coaches are great with the players and our kids really enjoy playing baseball at their facilities. Great overall experience and would recommend to anyone looking to get their kids into baseball/softball.

★★★★★ — Todd , Apr 2022

Great location for youth sporting events. Parking tends to fill up quickly. Concession stand available. Very little shade to stay cool.

★★★★☆ — Bruce , Jul 2017

Clean and nice area. Big field. Love the events there. Great place to take the kids to run around and have fun on the playground.

★★★★★ — Tae , Oct 2025

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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 6 mentions

“Soccer field barely has any green grass but overall the space is very big and the restrooms are good.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The place is clean with paved parking and sidewalks.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The place is clean with paved parking and sidewalks.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Summerfield Athletic 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.
  • 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
  • Websitesummerfieldnc.gov
  • Phone(336) 643-8655
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7:30 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 Summerfield Athletic Park

5200 US-220, Summerfield, NC 27358

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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.