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Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in Kannapolis, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walter M Safrit 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 for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
What runners say about Walter M Safrit Park
“Their clean and have toilet tissue and even seat covers!”
“Not a ton of shade and needs more parking for games but the park is nice to walk around and great for younger kids to play.”
Great park for walking around the track. Playing for children to play on. You can watch softball games in the fall and spring. Fall on Saturday they have flag football for children and in the spring soccer. They have a great concession stand when they have ballgames. Great prices also!!
Small park but you get the best of both worlds. Playground for the kids and a track to walk around (can easily keep up with the laps ). There is also a big field to play soccer/ football, two baseball fields. When available they have snacks for sale. There is a soda machine when snacks aren't available.
One of the many beautiful parks we have the pleasure to visit here in Kannapolis! I like this one in particularly because this park is where lots of the sport activities occur regarding our children here in Kannapolis/ Concord area.
Baseball and soccer fields. 1/2 mile lap is good for walking or a quick run. Plenty of room to throw a frisbe. PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG. There are bags available so no excuses.
Trail conditions & character
“Not a ton of shade and needs more parking for games but the park is nice to walk around and great for younger kids to play.”
“Full bathrooms infant friendly, vending machines, and park n rec are easy to locate!”
“It’s a great place to go take your kids to have fun or walk your dogs.”
“Not a ton of shade and needs more parking for games but the park is nice to walk around and great for younger kids to play.”
Plan your run at Walter M Safrit 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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitekannapolisnc.gov
- Phone+1 704-932-3760
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
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