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W.B. Ennis Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from W.B. Ennis Memorial 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.

Natural surfaceRestrooms

Clean park offering basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and a playgrounds.

What runners say about W.B. Ennis Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (93 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Well maintained and had a lot of activities but was somewhat crowded and didn’t have enough shady areas to cool off”

1 of the our favorite parks in the area! Has a lil zipline for the kids!! They have exercise equipment on walking/running path,soccer field, and basketball court.

★★★★★ — The , Mar 2023

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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 park has a large permanent public bathroom, benches near the play area with many items for children to play on.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at W.B. Ennis Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Websitenashcountync.gov
  • Phone+1 252-462-2628
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find W.B. Ennis Memorial Park

4605 N Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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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.