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Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 847 Google reviews · Park track in Raleigh, North Carolina
Aquatic center, 6 sports fields, a running track & playground with links to a river greenway trail.
Plan your run
- Access Members / paid access
- Surface Paved / asphalt — hard and always open, but hot in summer and tougher on the legs
- Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
- Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
- Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
- Amenities restrooms, parking, bleachers (from runner reviews)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (919) 996-5600
- Website raleighnc.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
Is Buffaloe Road Athletic Park open to the public?
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.
What's at this track
“Walking track around a football field is available in the center of the park.”
“Bleachers are available for seating on both sides of the fields & room for your own chairs.”
“The fields are kept in great shape and the facilities are solid, including plenty of parking and bathrooms that are actually clean for a public park.”
“The fields are kept in great shape and the facilities are solid, including plenty of parking and bathrooms that are actually clean for a public park.”
What runners highlight
“Buffaloe Road Athletic Park is a clean, well-maintained spot that’s perfect for baseball tournaments, soccer, and family sports days.”
“The fields are kept in great shape and the facilities are solid, including plenty of parking and bathrooms that are actually clean for a public park.”
From the reviews
…There is a track, but it is not rubber, which is a huge disappointment. The field is maintained, so this is a great spot to practice for field sports (e.g. soccer and football). Lastly, parking is accessible, but if you are hosting a major event, you will run into overflow challenges.
…Very clean, plenty of space, and they even have a full-size track. Trails also go around the entire park, so it's pet friendly and family ready!! Here's to great health!!
We really love this complex. The track, field, baseball fields, trail, dog park, restrooms, swimming facility... it's a very active place. The new lighting system at the track & field is a game-changer. It's a lot more safe and family-friendly after-dark.
…Only 3 lanes are available if you are there to swim laps.
