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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in North Carolina
North Carolina has 272 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 100 cities and towns — Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Cary and 96 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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.
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.
McDowell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Lake Crabtree County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,540 reviews
Waterside site featuring 16 miles of hiking & biking trails, playgrounds, boating & fishing.
Jump Off Rock
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,390 reviews
Scenic overlook offering 1 easy & 2 moderate hiking trails along with mountain views & benches.
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.
Julian Price Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,094 reviews
Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.
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.
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
Martha Rivers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,711 reviews
48-acre park with a youth sports complex & castle-themed playground, plus trails & picnic shelters.
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.
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.
Triad Park Field of Honor
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,361 reviews
Playground equipped memorial park featuring a disc golf course, sand volleyball courts and walking paths.
McGalliard Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews
Modest park with a waterfall, swimming area and sand volleyball court.
Latta Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,351 reviews
Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.
Durant Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.
Lake Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,362 reviews
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
Jones Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Featuring an expansive relict lake, this wooded park offers camping, fishing, hiking & swimming.
Bur-Mil Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Outdoor destination features golf, a pool, tennis, trails for hiking & biking in 250 leafy acres.
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.
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.
Mazarick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Park spanning nearly 80 acres, with lake fishing, picnic shelter & sports/game areas.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 939 reviews
Park featuring a pond with ducks, picnic areas, a playground, walking trails, and a meadow.
Blue Ridge Parkway
4.9 ★★★★★ 837 reviews
Scenic mountain drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway featuring many overlooks, hiking trails, and visitor center.
San-Lee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
Expansive waterfront park providing boat rentals, campgrounds, fishing, hiking & a nature center.
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.
Luther Britt Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
142-acre park with trails around 2 lakes, plus playground equipment & picnic facilities.
North Mecklenburg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
98-acre natural spot with baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds & trails.
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.
Richard Ray Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Green space housing a playground, trails, benches & restrooms, plus a pond, picnic shelter & gazebo.
Salem Lake Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Popular, kid-friendly park alongside Salem Lake, offering picnic tables and a playground.
Neuseway Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Laid-back riverfront park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a museum.
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.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.
Broad River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Scenic multi-use park with picnic tables and trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
Miller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Serene park with trails through wooded areas with streams, plus sports fields & picnic shelters.
Neuse River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.
Big Rock Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 539 reviews
This unassuming wooded area & wildlife habitat features 22 acres & large granite formations.
Dogwood Park at Wesley Chapel
4.6 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Kid-friendly community park featuring a playground, dog park and amphitheater for events.
Kernersville Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Lake, park, clean and peaceful recreation area for fishing along with boating and paddleboats.
C G Hill Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Paved walking trails at a large park with duck-filled ponds and a playground.
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Natural 157.6-acre park on a lake, with meadows, fields, play areas, trails & office with exhibits.
North Carolina Veterans Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park devoted to military veterans featuring an interactive story garden & commemorative sculptures.
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.
Union Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Public park with a wide range of amenities, including lighted fields, courts & horseshoe pits.
Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts.
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.
Mac Anderson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Walking trails & exercise equipment in a quiet park with grassy areas & tall trees.
Sloan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space featuring a playground, picnic shelters and a disc golf course.
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.
City Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 416 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a lake and an amphitheater along with many other amenities.
Lassiter Mill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Park with a path, waterfall, and picnic area, plus forest and river views.
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.
MacDonald Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
City park with a variety of kids' play equipment, plus a sand pit, athletic field & picnic tables.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Park, trail, and nature preserve boasting open spaces, paved paths and picnic tables.
Stallings Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
12.72-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & walking trail, plus ball fields & tennis courts.
Great Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Relaxing park featuring walking and hiking trails along the Haw River and a dam.
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.
Carolina Field of Honor
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a disc golf course, along with memorials honoring fallen soldiers.
Pharr Mill Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Park featuring walking paths, play areas and picnic areas.
H. Boyd Lee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
A recreation center, lighted sports fields, trails & a playground are offered at this public park.
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
The mineral spring within this public park was discovered in 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay.
Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a public restroom, plus a trail for walking and exploring nature.
Grimes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Park offering open lawn areas, a tennis court, a playground, a gazebo & a half-mile walking track.
Price Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Local park offering peaceful trails for walking and wildlife spotting.
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.
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
Sturgeon City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Park featuring boardwalks and a playground, plus hiking trails, fishing, and picnic areas.
Saxapahaw Island Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Family-friendly, shaded, woodsy park with a playground and riverside trails.
Marvin Efird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring swings, climbing toys and a disc golf course.
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Family-friendly facility featuring outdoor trails plus an education center.
Poole Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Trail-lined park featuring walking paths and views of the Neuse River.
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Easy-going trail stretching through a suburban greenway, with scenic views.
Lake Corriher
4.6 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Fishing, disc golfing, picnicking, and hiking are offered at this park, which also has cabins and a playground.
Summerfield Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Quiet neighborhood park featuring sports fields, a pond and wooded trails, plus playgrounds.
White Pines Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with several trails for hiking and canoeing.
Roosevelt Wilson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
Waterfront park featuring a playground, paved walking trails, picnic space & a memorial tree garden.
Eden City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Clean space with a playground and ball fields that's popular for birthday parties.
Cascades Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Hiking trail with cascades, waterfalls and bridges, plus a few picnic tables to stop and rest.
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
A 23-acre natural area along a ridge & creek with a beech forest, floodplains & a mile-long trail.
Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Natural 28-acre park with a 2-mile trail, bridges, picnic shelters & an amphitheater.
Neuse River Trail - Capital Area Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Walking and running route that’s mostly shaded and leads to a sunflower field.
Ellis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Park with baseball and tennis courts, a playground, an 18-hole disc-golf course, and picnic areas.
Williamson Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Tranquil wilderness area featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking (and horseback riding).
Company Mill Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Scenery-rich park popular for hiking trails, featuring rolling hills, creeks and a river.
Hilltop Needmore Town Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Family-friendly park offering hilly paths for strolling and biking, as well as scenic views.
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.
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.
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.
Bent Creek trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Many of the trails in this area are for both hikers and bikers.
Anne McCrary Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas and kid-friendly hiking trails, as well as turtles.
Iswa Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Unpaved nature preserve featuring a looped trail along the Catawba River with benches.
Brunswick Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.
Matthews-Sardis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Small, shaded neighborhood park featuring play equipment, picnic tables and swings.
Island Creek Walk - Croatan National Forest Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with views of a creek through a shady forest setting.
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Nature preserve showcasing granite rock formations and trails that are good for kids.
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
National forest with hiking trails and a house to explore.
Blue Heron - Kingfisher Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Lake-side hiking area crisscrossed by flowy bike trails, plus jumps.
Whitley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Shady space featuring slides and swings for kids, plus tennis courts.
North Main Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Casual, small, baseball-themed park with a playground, a walking trail and picnic tables.
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Unassuming park with a gravel and asphalt route for walking, running, and dog-walking around ponds.
Rock Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Recreation venue featuring an outdoor pool, picnic and play areas, athletic facilities, and a trail.
Parham Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Tranquil park for picnicking, fishing, and quiet contemplation by a creek.
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.
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.
Century Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Small park featuring a lake for fishing, ducks and geese.
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.
Sam's Branch Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Shaded and paved trail for biking and walking.
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.
Westwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Neighborhood, clean park with playground and picnic tables and walking track, plus swings.
Wilson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Park offering baseball and tennis courts as well as a playground featuring slides, swings, a sandbox and grills.
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.
Fishing: Village Point Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Lake and pond surrounded by walking trails with bridges, plus fishing docks and a pier.
Pages Creek Park Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Laid-back trail through the trees with a kayak launch on the water.
Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Peaceful park with a trail that encircles the college and offers views of wildlife.
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Small natural space offering views and watersports activities on Lake Davidson, plus lakeside trails.
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.
Oak Hill Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Family-friendly park for hiking and biking and a playground, plus a ball field and creek views.
Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Woodland nature preserve with walking trails, an observation deck, picnic tables, and a pond.
Bolin Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Scenic hiking area with kid-friendly trails, plus a rose garden and a playground.
Waynesville Greenway Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake for kayaking, as well as benches by the river.
Clemmons Educational State Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
State park featuring a forest with trails for hiking, a lake with turtles, and picnic facilities.
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.
City Park Walking Track
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Clean gravel-surface running track alongside ballfields and exercise equipment.
Holt Street Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Casual little park featuring picnic tables, a playground and walking trails.
Nat Greene Trail, Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Popular paved trail offering lake views and a bridge decorated with love locks.
J.E. Broyhill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews
Local park with a playground, picnic shelters, basketball court, walking paths, and a public restroom.
The Chimneys
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hiking area with easy trails to viewpoints, plus climbing spots with varying difficulty levels.
Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Informal nature, wooded park featuring trails for hiking, biking and picnics amid swamps and woodland.
Martin Luther King Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Well-maintained property featuring a walkway and play area, plus picnic tables.
Eagle Point Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Easy walking trails and a boat dock on the lake at this wooded nature reserve.
A&E Riverfront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Paved path following the river and other areas along the waterfront, featuring a playground.
Fairview Park
4 ★★★★☆ 103 reviews
Park with soccer fields, a baseball field & basketball court, plus a walking track & playground.
Kimbrough Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews
Park featuring a basketball pitch, a tennis court and a playground with slides, swings and other equipment.
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.
Kellogg nature trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Natural park featuring walking paths, sculptures, and woodsy surroundings.
Happy valley park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Cozy spot along the Yadkin River featuring a playground, fishing dock and ⅓-mile paved trail.
South Fork River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Riverside scenic park featuring trails, picnic tables and benches as well as hiking and fishing.
Haw River Sp Iron Ore
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
State park offering a wetlands hiking trail, picnic areas, and restrooms.
Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Wooded, wheelchair-accessible trail with a babbling stream that's great for hiking, running and biking.
Market Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Nature preserve featuring forest and pond on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus.
Harold B. McEachern Greenway Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Paved and shaded trail for walking, jogging, biking and skating, featuring a playground and benches.
Riverside Greenway Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Waterside area with paved paths, a fishing pier and a basketball court, plus kayak launch.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Tyvola Road to Huntingtowne Farm Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Kid-friendly, 7-mile, paved trail system along Little Sugar Creek, for walkers, cyclists and runners, with parking areas.
Reedy Fork Trail Head at Lake Brandt
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Kid-friendly nature area with rolling hills and a serene lake, plus trails for walks, biking and hiking.
Statesville Greenway - Gregory Creek Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Hiking area with a peaceful trail, picnic tables, log cabins, and a water pump, plus a nearby art museum.
City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
Park with a children's playground, a public restroom, and a trail for walking.
Southside Park Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and trails, plus a pavilion.
Clay Presnell Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Park with disc-golf facilities, baseball fields and trails for walkers or runners, plus a pond.
Sandy Pines Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Preserve with 6.5 mi. of forest and field trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Parham Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park with a lake featuring picnic tables and barbecue grills, plus a trail.
Knightdale Environmental Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature preserve known for relaxing walks and shaded trails.
Seven Oaks Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Formal gardens featuring plants, trails and a serene lake.
Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Relaxing, kid-friendly trail-filled parkland near the water featuring birdwatching opportunities.
Smith river greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Park featuring trails for strolling, running, kayaking and tubing, plus picnic tables.
Dunn Erwin Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Flat trail used by bikers, walkers and joggers plus a dog park.
Six Mile Creek Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Recreation spot providing a paved trail with opportunities for bird watching, hiking, and wildlife sightings.
Duke Forest - Shepherd Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Short, self-guided hiking trail looping through Duke Forest with informational signs on trees.
Abersham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Tranquil, paved path and greenway where people can walk and bike.
Robbins Branch Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly treks, woods, and a picnic spot.
Battle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Forested university nature site with a noteworthy stone amphitheater, walking trails & streams.
James L. Stephens Memorial Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Park for scenic views of the Lumber River, plus tranquil walking paths and areas for fishing.
Hominy Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, plus a creek where visitors can play.
Sandhurst Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Playground-equipped park featuring trails and a grassy expanse for picnics and ballgames.
Statesville Greenway - Fourth Creek Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Dog-friendly outdoor spot featuring hiking, walking and bike trails, as well as a play area.
Purgatory Mountain Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
A 3-mile circuit and a 1-hour trail (plus others) for a peaceful getaway in which to enjoy nature.
Falls Lake Dam
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Pretty lake area featuring a dam, fishing spots and walking trails.
Tryon Road Greenway
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Greenway featuring a paved path for walking and biking, as well as a lake.
Poston Park River Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Peaceful hiking area with picnic tables and a lake for fishing.
Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews
Wooded 2-mile or 4-mile trail featuring a river as well as views and wildlife.
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Public area along a creek offering kayaking and a boat ramp, plus fishing.
Lake Betz Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Nature preserve offering a hiking trail and a volleyball court.
Long Creek Park Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Park featuring kid-friendly hikes, walking trails, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Summer Rest Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Paved trail near Wrightsville Beach offering views of the Intracoastal Waterway and private homes.
Duke Forest Gate 26
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Natural paths for hiking, plus creeks and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Bicentennial Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Shaded, scenic trails and greenway for walking, running, hiking and biking.
Tuttle Educational State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Park with trails, picnic tables, and educational experiences for children.
Deep River Rail Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Relaxed place featuring a trail with trees providing shade, for walking and hiking.
Oakhurst Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Country park featuring kid-friendly hikes and trails for walking, running, and dogs.
Nick's Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Trail for hiking, biking, family outings and more.
Walking Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Scenic and peaceful park featuring hiking and walking trails, as well as flowers and wildlife.
Lane Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Onslow County Parks: Henry McAllister Landing
4.2 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews
Small park providing access to a kayak launch and a canoeing access point along a stream.
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