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Gold Park

Gold Park

3.2(5 reviews)
1.8 mi

Visited Gold Park on a chilly Saturday in March and was astounded by how crowded it was! Every…read morecovered picnic area was filled and kids were running crazy (but in a "good" way) across the playground equipment. The multi-purpose field had a group playing soccer and I'm sure that the fenced dog park had it's fair share of action as well. The park is located right outside of downtown Hillsborough, drivable from downtown but walkable from the Riverwalk (paved trails that meander through "forested" areas along the Eno River; perfect for strollers and/or runners alike!) The park includes 0.3 miles of this Riverwalk greenway and links to downtown (by Weaver Street Market). The park stands on about 20 acres and also includes a ball park and bathrooms. Two separated playgrounds for children ages 2-5 year olds and one for the 5-12 year olds. The playgrounds sit on mulch and receive little to no sun. But you're in luck because you might be able to beat the sun with the parks hours, opening daily from 8 a.m. to a half hour after sunset.

Came here with our bicycles and, on the advice of a park-regular, we followed the paved trail that…read morewinds around this 24 acre park, along the Enos River, and then becomes the 1.5 mile long RiverWalk. Had we had mountain bikes, would have continued on to the dirt path that goes on for another 5 miles onto private property but that area is open to walkers and mountain bikes (read the signs at the far end of the RiverWalk to access this area). Gold Park has something for nearly everyone and is "thoughtful" in some of its design, such as the Bee Hotel, which is made up of natural materials with spaces for bees to hunker down and feel safe. There is a good sized dog park, baseball field, playground, large, grassy area, rest rooms, soda/water machines, water fountains, and what is especially nice are the numerous entrances from/to the town of Hillsborough for those without cars. Come take a walk along the Enos River and find the gorgeous gazebo-like structure made entirely of saplings that looks like it grew up from below the ground, and erected by 150+ volunteers. It's a beauty!

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Gold Park - The Bee Hotel, made of materials with crevasses/holes that invite bees in

The Bee Hotel, made of materials with crevasses/holes that invite bees in

Gold Park - Remember to gaze up at the canopy of trees above the gazebo

Remember to gaze up at the canopy of trees above the gazebo

Gold Park - Large play structure.

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Large play structure.

Cates Creek Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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