BurMil Park, Greensboro

This park provides access to a variety of trails, some paved, with many remote areas for hiking. There are facilities for fishing the lake and lots of walkers and lots of bikes, but it is easy to find a quiet space for contemplation. The colors in the Fall are remarkable , Spring is truly wonderful, and the Summer days up under the pines in the center of the Owl's Roost trail are tranquil and serene. This park has connecting trails to many other popular hikes as well as those contained within the park. Busy weekends, quiet during the week.

I spent under two hours at this park, but it definitely made an impression! We parked by the lake and walked over the bridge. The romantic touch of putting locks on the gate (and presumably throwing the key in the lake), while un-environmental, adds character and mystique to the experience. I wanted a park with plenty of shade, and I wasn’t disappointed. When we walked through the woods on the dirt path, there weren’t many bugs (but there were two deer). The stated closing time was 8 p.m., but we stayed until 8:20. I spoke with someone who said that the park gates are closed at 8:30. I’m docking this a star because I feel that it’s reasonable to expect the park to stay open until 9 or 9:30 (especially on weekends). Hopefully someday the city can find someone who would be willing to stay an hour later (as well as a few extra dollars to pay them).