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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in North Carolina
North Carolina has 350 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 114 cities and towns — Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem, Chapel Hill and 110 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in North Carolina
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
Grandfather Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,696 reviews
Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).
Lake Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,021 reviews
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.
Tanglewood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,511 reviews
County park with gardens, golf course, fishing lake, riding stables, BMX race course, trails & more.
City of Greensboro - Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,225 reviews
An ample, wooded park with playgrounds, nature trails, fishing lakes, a dog area & picnic shelters.
Lake Norman State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,112 reviews
State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,504 reviews
Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.
Long Leaf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
Union Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,088 reviews
Popular park along the Neuse & Trent Rivers featuring play equipment, a large gazebo & a boardwalk.
Knightdale Station Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews
Community park with a rail-themed playground, sports fields, picnic shelter & 2 miles of trails.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Rankin Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,425 reviews
Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.
Ramsey Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,583 reviews
Lakefront park for boating, fishing & picnicking, plus sand volleyball, horseshoes & a playground.
Croatan National Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews
Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.
McAlpine Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,270 reviews
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park.
Jetton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,169 reviews
Tree-covered 104-acre park on Lake Norman with a small beach, tennis courts, a trail & picnic area.
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews
Tranquil 7.5-acre city garden with seasonal plants, statues, a landscaped stream & a wedding gazebo.
E. Carroll Joyner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews
A 117-acre expanse featuring paved trails, an amphitheater, a pecan grove & some old farm buildings.
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,963 reviews
Trail-filled state park set along the Neuse River & offering space for camping, swimming & fishing.
Shelley Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,775 reviews
2 miles of wooded trails with work-out stations along a scenic lake, plus open fields & a playground
Cedarock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews
Disc golf, nature trails & a restored 19th-century farmstead with animals, plus private tours.
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,471 reviews
Creekside walks & fishing spots in woodland with picnic shelters & ruins of pioneer-era cabins.
George Poston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews
140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.
Fourth of July Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,447 reviews
Large park offering a playground, tennis & basketball courts, a dog area & a skate park.
McGalliard Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews
Modest park with a waterfall, swimming area and sand volleyball court.
Jackson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Relaxed park with ball fields, tennis courts and walking trails, plus playground apparatus.
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews
Well-maintained state park with challenging trails, plus mountain views.
Durant Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.
Ogden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,313 reviews
County park with ball fields, a pond, a skate park & an off-leash dog zone, plus BBQ/picnic areas.
Lake Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,362 reviews
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
The Park at Flat Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
This 66-acre, dog-friendly green space offers a picnic pavilion, walking paths & a large playground.
Jones Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Featuring an expansive relict lake, this wooded park offers camping, fishing, hiking & swimming.
Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Smith Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Lake boating & fishing draw visitors to this preserve with a walking path, playground & picnic area.
Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Wooded park featuring a lake for boating & fishing, trails & picnic areas, plus a disc golf course.
T.H. Broyhill Walking Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
Peaceful destination featuring a botanical garden, a wildlife sanctuary & tranquil, lakefront paths.
North Cary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
This park has baseball, basketball & volleyball, plus a playground, climbing wall & picnic area.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
This park has over 190 acres of land, mountain hiking trails & the highest land point in the county.
Clark Park Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 980 reviews
This large park has a nature center with turtles, fish & snakes, plus trails along Cape Fear River.
Waterfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Park-like setting by the Pasquotank River for picnicking and boat-watching featuring a pier and launch area.
Otter Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Pretty falls accessible via a trail-linked park, for dog walking and picnics.
Mazarick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Park spanning nearly 80 acres, with lake fishing, picnic shelter & sports/game areas.
Herman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 992 reviews
Public park with tennis courts, a train, playground, picnic areas, and a library.
Hope Mills Municipal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 976 reviews
Park featuring a baseball field and basketball courts and a splash pad for kids, along with playgrounds, a dog park, a skate park and tennis courts.
Clayton Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
Popular gathering place with sport courts & fields, a pond, walking paths & a community center.
Forest Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids as well as hiking and biking trails.
Aberdeen Lake Park/Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 929 reviews
Playground-fitted park, plus a lake with a fountain, boardwalk and a bridge crossing it.
Hanes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 898 reviews
Park featuring fields for soccer & baseball, tennis courts & play equipment for toddlers & big kids.
East Clayton Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Scenic dog-friendly park with a baseball field, a disc-golf course and multiple soccer goals.
Crooked Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Kid-friendly park that features baseball fields, playgrounds and a splash pad.
Lake Wilson
4.7 ★★★★★ 832 reviews
Scenic outdoor area with playgrounds and a disc golf course, plus several miles of trails and a wooden bridge.
Joe C. Davidson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Soccer & baseball fields, walking tracks, tennis courts, play equipment & a picnic shelter.
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
State park on Mount Jefferson known for stunning valley views at overlooks.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 821 reviews
Nature center with animals & a gift shop in a 927-acre preserve with fishing, hiking & more.
Bakers Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 789 reviews
Forested park offering 6 miles of hiking paths – easy to challenging.
Graham Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Relaxed, clean park featuring playgrounds (for all ages).
Apex Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Recreational oasis offering nature trails, a dog park, disc golf, picnic spots & an amphitheater.
Cornelius Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Free Wi-Fi is available at this hangout with a 1-mi. walking trail, playground & disc golf.
Empie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Park with 19 tennis courts & a clubhouse, plus basketball courts, a playground & a ball field.
Idlewild Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
1.5 miles of groomed trails lure locals to this roomy park known for its play equipment & shelters.
Burlington Springwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
78 acres of green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a playground & a walking track.
Richard Ray Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Green space housing a playground, trails, benches & restrooms, plus a pond, picnic shelter & gazebo.
River Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
324-acre parkland offering 5 fishing ponds, 2 piers, campsites, boat rentals, trails & picnic areas.
Kings Mountain Gateway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Family-friendly park for hiking, biking, running and dog-walking, with a playground.
Salem Lake Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Popular, kid-friendly park alongside Salem Lake, offering picnic tables and a playground.
Salisbury City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 708 reviews
Family-friendly park, with playgrounds and trails for hiking, tennis courts and fishing.
Carvers Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Massive, 4,000-acre park with open fields, hiking trails through pine forests & ranger-led programs.
Belk-Tonawanda Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 691 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a play area and hiking trails, plus cookouts.
Waynesville Recreation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 662 reviews
Sprawling park featuring playground structures, skate parks and tennis courts.
Toisnot Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 690 reviews
Park by a reservoir featuring a playground, shelters, softball fields, horseshoes & restrooms.
Southern Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 642 reviews
A 72-acre preserve featuring lots of natural land as well as sports fields & trails.
Horizons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 640 reviews
Public park featuring baseball fields, disc golf, a playground, and picnic areas, plus a well-maintained dog park.
Bass Lake Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Flat, tree-topped walking trail circling a small lake, with connections to other paths.
Broad River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Scenic multi-use park with picnic tables and trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
Alice F. Keene District Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Green space with a play area, leafy trail & facilities for many sports, including soccer & softball.
Miller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Serene park with trails through wooded areas with streams, plus sports fields & picnic shelters.
Sherman Branch Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 602 reviews
Mountain bike park and nature preserve featuring winding trails for beginners and experts.
Neuse River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
Mebane Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Big and small dog parks plus playgrounds featuring slides, soccer fields, a splash pad, a rock-climbing wall, picnic tables and exercise machines.
Granite Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and a pond, plus trails for hiking.
Hooker Falls Access Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
Scenic hiking trails leading to waterfalls, plus a popular swimming hole.
Cedar Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
This quaint park includes lighted tennis courts & ball fields as well as a playground & picnic area.
J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
14-acre park offering a picnic pavilion, kids' play equipment, restrooms & a paved 1/4-mi. path.
Rural Hill Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews
On 265 rolling acres, this Colonial-era farm boasts old schoolhouses, ruins & a family graveyard.
Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 525 reviews
Public park featuring a well-maintained, short walking trail through scenic pastures and forests.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.
Dogwood Park at Wesley Chapel
4.6 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Kid-friendly community park featuring a playground, dog park and amphitheater for events.
Bill Cooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track, a basketball court, sports fields and dog parks.
C G Hill Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Paved walking trails at a large park with duck-filled ponds and a playground.
Patton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Leisurely green space featuring a walking track and picnic tables, plus a dog park, skate park and pool.
Northeast Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Sprawling recreation area with playgrounds and walking trails (some paved) plus baseball, soccer and football fields.
The Quarry at Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.
Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts.
Duke Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 450 reviews
Over 7,000 acres of land maintained by Duke University for teaching, research & recreational use.
North Asheboro Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews
Recreation center with an outdoor pool, various athletic fields, walking trails & a playground.
Evergreen Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Unspoilt 77-acre urban hardwood forest preserve with a stream & trails & haven for migratory birds.
Lake Michael Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Lakeside park for picnics and fishing and exploring via hiking and cycling trails.
Clawson-Burnley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Community green space with 2 large picnic shelters & a connector trail to the Boone Greenway.
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Wooded mountain park on 185 acres offering challenging trails & vistas.
Bellingham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Grassy park with a baseball/softball diamond, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters & playground.
Mac Anderson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Walking trails & exercise equipment in a quiet park with grassy areas & tall trees.
Hurley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
This park with woodlands & gardens also offers trails, quaint bridges & gazebos.
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Scenic park featuring a large beech tree grove, trails & several species of birds & butterflies.
Hobby Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Park offering a wooded mountain biking trail & an open area with strips for R/C aircraft.
Henry Anderson III Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Town's largest park offers a leash-free zone, horseshoe pits & a pond, plus picnic & play areas.
City Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 416 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a lake and an amphitheater along with many other amenities.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Family-friendly, dog-park offering grassy spaces, playgrounds, swings and a sandbox, plus trails.
Huntersville Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Cleanly maintained park featuring a ballfield and athletic fields.
Lassiter Mill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Park with a path, waterfall, and picnic area, plus forest and river views.
Green Hills County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
This park offers a playground, picnic area & hiking/biking trails on a repurposed landfill property.
Town Creek District Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Clean green space offering basketball courts, plus tennis and baseball fields.
Fisher Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Undeveloped 200-acre wooded park featuring extensive trails for hiking & mountain biking.
Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Hiking area with trails along a lake, including one leading into Umstead Park, and a restroom.
Hard Times Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with many trails for mountain biking and walking, plus an arboretum and a lake.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Park, trail, and nature preserve boasting open spaces, paved paths and picnic tables.
Great Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Relaxing park featuring walking and hiking trails along the Haw River and a dam.
Park On Wilgrove
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Public park with a playground, baseball field, tennis courts, and a walking trail.
Lumber River State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
Large 11,064-acre green space with diverse plant & animal life, plus a scenic river for boating.
Riverwalk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Grassy gathering place for community events, with walking paths, seating areas & a stage.
Bearwallow Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Easy to moderate hike to the top of a mountain covered in wildflowers and meadows, with cows grazing at the summit for some.
Carolina North Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
UNC north campus woodland covering 750 acres & offering a complex network of hiking trails.
Wendell Town Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a playground, along with tennis and basketball courts.
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
The mineral spring within this public park was discovered in 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay.
Glenburnie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Waterfront park with rolling hills and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Haw River State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
This 1,425-acre park has camping, hiking & picnic options, plus an environmental education center.
South Fork Rail Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Wooded area featuring well-maintained hiking trails with views of a river, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Grimes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Park offering open lawn areas, a tennis court, a playground, a gazebo & a half-mile walking track.
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Botanical garden with trails running through woods and along lakes.
Wade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Public park with trails & a boardwalk through wetland areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.
James Boyce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Sizable park with a playground & fields for softball & soccer, plus wooded trails & picnic areas.
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
Shallow Ford Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Beautiful park with a network of trails for hiking, kayaking and camping.
Marvin Efird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring swings, climbing toys and a disc golf course.
Buffalo Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Popular hiking area with a suspension bridge, oak savanna, and trails that are kid- and dog-friendly.
Sandy Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Lively park featuring a butterfly garden, walking trails and picnic spots as well as a pond.
Hickory City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and a pump track, plus a public restroom.
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Easy-going trail stretching through a suburban greenway, with scenic views.
Jacob Fork Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Park offering hiking, mountain biking and disc golf.
Table Rock Summit Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Local landmark offering scenic views from its peak at the end of a 2.2-mi. hiking trail.
Sal's Branch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Hiking area with a 2.5-mile trail past a lake that's suitable for families.
Summerfield Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Quiet neighborhood park featuring sports fields, a pond and wooded trails, plus playgrounds.
Reynolds Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 274 reviews
Open space with a recreation center, a pool, a playground, picnic shelters & athletic courts.
White Pines Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with several trails for hiking and canoeing.
W W Flowe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Park containing a 4-field baseball & softball complex with restrooms, playground & picnic shelters.
Eden City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Clean space with a playground and ball fields that's popular for birthday parties.
Pinnacle Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Challenging, rocky trails leading to a pinnacle and scenic views, plus campfires, waterfalls and an easy stream.
Hollow Rock Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Forested park with easy walking paths, plus a waterfall and a creek.
Brookshire Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Grass-covered space, punctuated by trees, with a paved path for bikes and soccer fields.
South Tar River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Winding park pathway offering walking, jogging & biking in a natural setting near the river.
Cascades Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Hiking trail with cascades, waterfalls and bridges, plus a few picnic tables to stop and rest.
City of Shelby Hanna Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Grassy park with trails, picnic shelters, playground and ball fields.
Mill Bridge Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a creek and waterfalls, as well as a 200-seat amphitheater.
Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Natural 28-acre park with a 2-mile trail, bridges, picnic shelters & an amphitheater.
Jennings Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Baseball fields and a ropes course are offered at this park with picnic facilities.
Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Relaxed area featuring hiking and biking trails as well as a reservoir and lake.
Purser-Hulsey Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Hiking and biking trails featuring an enchanted forest area, plus a dog run.
Williamson Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Tranquil wilderness area featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking (and horseback riding).
Stoney Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 236 reviews
Recreational area known for its walking trails and disc golf course.
New Hope Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Hiking and walking area featuring lake views and wooded trails (red and blue) that are marked well.
Burlington Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Arboretum (fenced-in) featuring walking paths and bridges, plus benches, a playground and restrooms, plus a picnic area.
Jamison Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic shelter, paved greenway, and tennis balls for dogs at the fenced-in dog park.
Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Park for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
Wildwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
New park offering kayaking, trails and boating, plus playground equipment.
Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Waterfront park, paved and gravel paths popular with cyclists and dog walkers, plus birdwatching.
Latta Nature Preserve Waterfront
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Laid-back local park for hiking and fishing.
Westgate Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Wooded park featuring playgrounds and information about animals and trees.
Brookhaven Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
26-acre preserve featuring a forest trail with a footbridge over a stream, plus picnic tables.
Swepsonville River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Public park offering kid-friendly hiking trails, a river, and picnic tables.
Vance Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Public park with a skate park, disc golf, riverside trail, playgrounds, and other athletic facilities.
Academy Street Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
This community area features a playground, off-leash dog park, basketball courts & picnic shelters.
Hickory Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Hiking, biking, and walking trails around a lake with picnic tables and a pump track.
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Yadkin River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a dog park, camping spots and a walking bridge over the water, as well as picnic tables and a boat launch.
Blackwood Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open-space hiking destination featuring rolling fields and meadows, plus picnic areas.
Iswa Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Unpaved nature preserve featuring a looped trail along the Catawba River with benches.
Valdese Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Family-friendly destination featuring clean trails and a suspension bridge crossing a creek.
Brunswick Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.
Kinston Rotary Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Fenced area for dogs with trails, agility equipment, a lake and a memorial.
Salisbury Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking park, with sports fields and a playground for kids.
Smith Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews
Popular park featuring multiple soccer fields as well as a playground and picnic benches.
Twin Trestle Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Suspension bridge trail system featuring a swinging bridge along a river.
Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Park and pond with playgrounds and picnic spots that also hosts weddings, receptions and other events.
Sennett's Hole
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Swimming basin is free to enter and features turtles.
Bethabara Park Trail Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Looping trail system in the woods with workout stations and picnic tables.
McAlpine Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Popular paved greenway with a pond, picnic area, restrooms, and dog park, plus wildlife sightings.
South Mountains State Park, Clear Creek Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Rugged state park featuring a visitor center & campsites, plus hiking, biking & riding trails.
South Garner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Recreation area offering sports fields, tennis courts, a big playground & a short hiking trail.
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Unassuming park with a gravel and asphalt route for walking, running, and dog-walking around ponds.
South Fork Trail and Blueway Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Trail to stroll along the South Fork River past a disused cotton mill and for canoeing.
Carvers Creek State Park, Sandhills Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Clean state park set along a stretch of flat land, with trails for biking, hiking, running and horseback riding in the woods.
Rich Fork Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Hiking, biking and nature trails, plus a creek at this wooded area.
Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Hiking area with family-friendly trails and picnic tables.
Stevens Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Visitor center at Hemlock Bluffs Preserve with hands-on exhibits & environmental education programs.
Pump Station Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Park, hiking area, and trail offering ruins of a pump station and hiking trails.
Abbey Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Local park offering shaded, well-marked walking trails through natural surroundings.
Beaver Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park featuring a paved greenway for biking and kid-friendly hiking.
Collier Cove Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Steep, forested hillsides featuring loop trails with scenic vistas and benches.
Waxhaw Downtown Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Clean park featuring playground equipment as well as a stream.
Penny's Bend
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for hiking, plus fishing, and observation of native plants.
Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Opened in 2011, this nature park features a boardwalk, a shelter, hiking, kayaking, fishing & more.
Fairview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Park with a pond and a paved walking path. Also features a playground and picnic shelters.
Avon/Catawba Creeks Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Asphalt trail for exercising, running, walking and biking, with shaded sections.
Lake Lynn Loop
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Wooded park with a paved path circling the lake, plus a playground.
Confluence Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Easy hiking trails along the two forks of the Eno River are found in this wilderness park.
Pages Creek Park Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Laid-back trail through the trees with a kayak launch on the water.
Merritt's Pasture
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Park featuring a trail that leads to a pasture with wildlife, plus picnic opportunities.
Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Peaceful park with a trail that encircles the college and offers views of wildlife.
Town of Cramerton Goat Island Park & Greenway (Belmont Access)
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and picnic tables as well as trails for running and biking.
Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Kid-friendly preserve featuring marked hiking trails, a river view and a lake, plus a fairy garden.
Cliff Teague Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Park featuring a playground, tennis & basketball courts, horseshoe pits & restrooms.
Oklawaha Greenway Trail-Patton Park Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Bike path meanders along the Mud Creek with picnic pavilions, skate park, and a playground.
Clemmons Educational State Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
State park featuring a forest with trails for hiking, a lake with turtles, and picnic facilities.
Cone Health ZooCity Sportsplex
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Sports facility featuring multiple soccer fields, a playground and clean restrooms. Soccer tournaments and games are held there.
Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Serene park providing paved routes for walking and cycling, plus a playground.
Guilford Mackintosh Trailhead and Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Local park offering walking paths (including a few loops), a lake, and playgrounds.
Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Park featuring a boat ramp and kayak launch, plus fishing and dock space.
Gamewell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Recreational park with a playground, picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, and a walking trail.
J.E. Broyhill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews
Local park with a playground, picnic shelters, basketball court, walking paths, and a public restroom.
Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Bikeable, family-friendly greenway for running, walking or rollerblading.
Cabelands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails of varied terrain, including one along the river.
The Chimneys
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hiking area with easy trails to viewpoints, plus climbing spots with varying difficulty levels.
Eagle Point Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Easy walking trails and a boat dock on the lake at this wooded nature reserve.
Knightdale Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park featuring baseball and softball fields, plus a playground, a dog park, and walking trails.
A&E Riverfront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Paved path following the river and other areas along the waterfront, featuring a playground.
Brunswick Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hiking, biking and kayaking, plus canoeing are popular activities at this park.
Bigleaf Slopes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Public park offering 4.5 miles of shared-use hiking and biking trails through wooded and open space.
Myers Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Park offering a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, and space for picnics.
Allens Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Nice park featuring a track, dog-friendly trails, a soccer field and a playground.
Cottle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Public park with a playground, tennis court, and pickleball court, plus picnic areas and a walking trail.
Hanover Pines Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Pet-friendly reserve for walking and biking, plus a large dog park and an owl-themed playground.
Kellogg nature trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Natural park featuring walking paths, sculptures, and woodsy surroundings.
Twelve Mile Creek Greenway - Town Creek Park Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Trail around a small field with a suspension bridge, a playground and an open space.
Buckquarter Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Shallow river known for its rapids and waterfalls, plus easy to moderate trails for hiking and swimming.
Happy valley park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Cozy spot along the Yadkin River featuring a playground, fishing dock and ⅓-mile paved trail.
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