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Alfred A. Ring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 667 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alfred A. Ring Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A hiking trail runs through this densely forested park with a wildflower garden & play area.
What runners say about Alfred A. Ring Park
“Please keep the park clean don't throw garbage on the park.”
“Today was the second time I was here, this park is beautiful, a lot bird ,flowers, insects and a dense forest , I planning to walk here every morning.”
“It’s very peaceful and I highly recommend coming here if you’re looking for a relaxing time.”
“We visited this dog and child friendly park while waiting for our car's 5000 mile maintenance checkup at the Toyota dealership.”
Stopped by here and walked the whole thing in about an hour and a half. Peaceful, quiet, and easy to walk. It wasn't too busy either. My only concern is how slippery the plywood(located on some parts of the bridge at the entryway of the parking area at Elk Lodge on 23rd) was--be careful walking on it(especially if…
#redfox I went hiking here in December 2023, and it was the only time in all my nature hikes that I actually saw a red fox while hiking. It was a wonderful experience. I walked past an area and heard something in the bushes so I turned around and froze and the red fox cross the path.
I love coming to this park. I bring my dobie with me and he enjoys it as well (must be leashed). It’s all nature beautiful; lots of birds, plants, trees to admire. The trail is perfect for a stress relieving walk or getting a nice workout (it has some nice inclines).
Today was the second time I was here, this park is beautiful, a lot bird ,flowers, insects and a dense forest , I planning to walk here every morning. PLEASE DON'T MAKE NOISE , if you do ,you not going to see the animals and you will scare them. Please keep the park clean don't throw garbage on the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Today was the second time I was here, this park is beautiful, a lot bird ,flowers, insects and a dense forest , I planning to walk here every morning.”
“We visited this dog and child friendly park while waiting for our car's 5000 mile maintenance checkup at the Toyota dealership.”
“Super nice large pavilion with a men and women' bathroom and play area .”
“Nice park divided up into separate areas: parking, playground/picnic area, garden, hiking.”
“It’s very peaceful and I highly recommend coming here if you’re looking for a relaxing time.”
Plan your run at Alfred A. Ring Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegainesvillefl.gov
- Phone(352) 334-5067
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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