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Wilson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Carrboro, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilson 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 offering baseball and tennis courts as well as a playground featuring slides, swings, a sandbox and grills.
What runners say about Wilson Park
“Small but mighty, Wilson Park packs an amenity punch with well-lit tennis courts, paved greenway, mature tree canopy, green space, playground, and shelter with grills.”
“My nepu places baseball here he loves it their is a nice park for the kids and alot of bikers and people jogging amazing quiet but awsome”
It’s a very nice park. Lots of trees. There are spaces to sit and have lunch. There’s a playground and sand box for kids, also tennis courts for those who enjoy playing tennis and trails for those who enjoy running, walking or bird watching. Most importantly, the park isn’t located facing the big road.
This place is very good for the kid to go. Nice park. Also have a trail . My family have fun. Here are some pic
Small but mighty, Wilson Park packs an amenity punch with well-lit tennis courts, paved greenway, mature tree canopy, green space, playground, and shelter with grills. The best feature, however, is the network of forest trails that connects to Carolina North Forest - somewhat of a hidden gem.
I loved the bike fixing station, the tiny library, and the peaceful friendly vibe. My favorite part was walking the looping trails through the woods at the back of the park. Playground and climbing structure looked fun for kids, and on a weekday afternoon in summer it wasn't very busy.
Trail conditions & character
“Small but mighty, Wilson Park packs an amenity punch with well-lit tennis courts, paved greenway, mature tree canopy, green space, playground, and shelter with grills.”
“My nepu places baseball here he loves it their is a nice park for the kids and alot of bikers and people jogging amazing quiet but awsome”
“The playground has multiple slides, a tunnel, a bouncy bridge, a mountain rock to climb, and monkey bar ring handles to climb and swing on!”
“Small but mighty, Wilson Park packs an amenity punch with well-lit tennis courts, paved greenway, mature tree canopy, green space, playground, and shelter with grills.”
“Small but mighty, Wilson Park packs an amenity punch with well-lit tennis courts, paved greenway, mature tree canopy, green space, playground, and shelter with grills.”
“Good tennis courts, a ball field, dog friendly walking trails, restrooms, and probably more, I haven't explored it all yet.”
Plan your run at Wilson 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.
- 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
- Websitetownofcarrboro.org
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–8:30 pm |
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