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T.H. Broyhill Walking Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 Google reviews · Running trail in Lenoir, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from T.H. Broyhill Walking 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Peaceful destination featuring a botanical garden, a wildlife sanctuary & tranquil, lakefront paths.

What runners say about T.H. Broyhill Walking Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,086 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“It's a well maintained park with lots of space to walk and maintain social distance.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 14 mentions

“Beautiful flora, well maintained paths, bathroom, pagodas, geese, ducks, etc.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It's peaceful and shaded most of the time.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Yes there is dog walking, they have rules for that on the right side as you walk in.”

Love this walking park, it is beautiful. There is little side paths that you can take to different places. Heated bathrooms that are clean. A nice deck right at the duck pond that is perfect for stretching on before your walk and having a beautiful scenery.

★★★★★ — Dawn , Dec 2022

I love this park. This is a great place to walk, it's flat the whole way around unless you take one of the two side paths. The bathrooms are at at the halfway point and you're allowed to bring your dog. The ducks are fun to watch, and the architecture is beautiful. I always enjoy myself no matter what season it is.

★★★★★ — Suzanne , Sep 2025

This park is AWESOME and convenient to downtown Lenoir, with a small waterfall! Beautiful flora, well maintained paths, bathroom, pagodas, geese, ducks, etc. It is a very visible, safe, and dog friendly atmosphere. I didn’t have time to explore all the trails, but the ones today were all flat, so an easy stroll!

★★★★★ — Kristi , May 2025

Had a great walk got caught in the rain but was able to take shelter under a gazebo at the upper pond and enjoy the scenery also planning a wedding venue here provided the park allows it. After the rain stopped we were able to see the ducks lots of turtles and fish in the pond.

★★★★★ — Christopher , Sep 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 19 mentions

“This park is AWESOME and convenient to downtown Lenoir, with a small waterfall!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Yes there is dog walking, they have rules for that on the right side as you walk in.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The bathrooms are at at the halfway point and you're allowed to bring your dog.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It's peaceful and shaded most of the time.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“In addition to the paved track, there are a few little side trails where you can walk in a more wooded area”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“This is a great place to walk, it's flat the whole way around unless you take one of the two side paths.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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Plan your run at T.H. Broyhill Walking 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.
  • Websitecityoflenoir.com
  • Phone(828) 757-2165
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 T.H. Broyhill Walking Park

Parking lot, 945 Lakewood Cir SW5, 945 Lakewood Cir SW SW5, Lenoir, NC 28645

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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.