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Windsor Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 128 Google reviews · Running trail in Matthews, North Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Windsor 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.

Open 24hShadedRestroomsQuiet

Popular park featuring playgrounds, trails and a creek.

What runners say about Windsor Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (128 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice wooded park clean & well maintained, lots of playground equipment .”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Quiet with lots of shade and a slow shallow little creek that the kids can play in.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I love how the park is serene and they have picnic tables to enjoy the fresh air while sipping coffee.”

Nice and small little park behind the shopping complex. Has a brand new set of swings with a Zipline has been fixed and works great!. The play structure is good for younger kids as well. There is also a walking trail that extends away from the park.

★★★★★ — David , May 2023

Great space to let your kid burn some energy. It's not huge, but it has several areas to play and run. Playground equipment for the younger ones, bigger stuff in the back. My smallest one calls it zipline park, because yes there is a zipline. She loves it, and enjoys playing with other children every time we stop.

★★★★☆ — Eric , Jan 2019

Very cute little park. Quiet with lots of shade and a slow shallow little creek that the kids can play in. The play equipment was exciting and a good mix for different ages. Also there's a Zipline!

★★★★★ — Amanda , Mar 2025

It may not look that exciting when u first arrive but when u start exploring the trails and the woods it's a fun experience for children family and friends! It's lots of wildlife to adventure!

★★★★☆ — Tia , Dec 2017

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“Quiet with lots of shade and a slow shallow little creek that the kids can play in.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“I love how the park is serene and they have picnic tables to enjoy the fresh air while sipping coffee.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“I didn’t like there wasn’t bathrooms, but other than that- it’s a great place to let the kids burn some energy.”

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Plan your run at Windsor Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitematthewsnc.gov
  • Phone(704) 708-1260

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Windsor Park

10140 Northeast Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105

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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.