Southern Community Park, Chapel Hill: Photos, Reviews & Location

A 72-acre preserve featuring lots of natural land as well as sports fields & trails.

At a glance

#5 of 13 Tourist attractions in Chapel Hill #3 of 20 Parks in Chapel Hill

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

5.1 km from the center of Chapel Hill

Rating breakdown

5 ★75%
4 ★22%
3 ★3%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

1000 Sumac Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

townofchapelhill.org

(919) 968-2787

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Southern Community Park?: Southern Community Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 553 reviews.
How does Southern Community Park rank in Chapel Hill?: Southern Community Park is #5 of 13 Tourist attractions in Chapel Hill by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Southern Community Park located?: 1000 Sumac Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 — 5.1 km from the center of Chapel Hill.
How can I contact Southern Community Park?: Phone: (919) 968-2787 · Website: townofchapelhill.org

Reviews (8)

Victoria Chetty 2024 May 10

I've been to the park a couple times over the years; once before having children and once after having children. This is a lovely community resource; the playground equipment is high quality and inviting. It's diverse enough to appeal to different ages. Ample seating for caregivers.

Cinnamon Frame 2023 Nov 22

Nice clean park. We got lost on the back 9 of the frisbee golf course, but it was getting dark.

Trey Robinson 2023 Oct 30

A popular Saturday and Sunday location field turf and real grass fields. Soccer fields feels are pretty nice. The children's park is also fun for younger kids.

Watch out bathrooms have been closed the last few times we've gone

Teresa 2022 Jul 05

I went to Southern Community Park for July 4th fireworks in Chapel Hill. We parked nearby the UNC hospital and took the free Chapel Hill Shuttle. The park wasn’t overly crowded or noisy compared to most other July 4th celebrations I’ve attended. There also went live performances or music playing. Only one ice cream bus was present, no food trucks so we walked to the nearest grocery store to buy some food and drinks. We found a nice spot in the field, not expecting a good view and ate our food. The staff made sure everyone was safe and not sitting nearby anywhere the firework debris might touch. When it got dark around 9:15ish the show started and last 15-20 minutes max. We experienced the closest display of fireworks we had ever seen, even better than Kenan Memorial Stadium. I would revisit this location annually for this holiday.

Myo Z Oo 2022 Jun 03

Beautiful park, lot of space and lot of parking . Big soccer field and basketball field, it clean place, good place to go walk with family. Have kid plays ground too.

Bryce Jamison 2021 Aug 27

This is a humungous park with so many things to do. They've got a roller hockey rink, a giant playground, soccer fields, a disc golf course, and tons of trails that are very well maintained. Many of the trails are paved and include exercise equipment and very nice benches every so often.

TJ 2021 Aug 26

Nice trail, shaded and stroller friendly. Restrooms are on site and are clean. Covered picnic shelters and tables. Large park area has a large athletic field, a hockey field, a disc golf course. Lots of area to explore. We will come back and explore more another day and I will update my review then

Julie Miller 2021 Mar 22

Beautiful park with beautiful paved trails. I come here often for my daily walks. Peaceful. Also love walking the neighborhoods of Southern Community. Photos are along the trail that starts in Southern Community park.