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Baseline Trailhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,246 Google reviews · Running trail in Ocala, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Baseline Trailhead 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.
Playground and picnic-friendly recreation area with paved and woodland trails.
What runners say about Baseline Trailhead Park
“We love coming out here to ride bikes together, and the trails are well maintained and great for all skill levels.”
“First time here and I am absolutely obsessed with the beautiful scenery!”
“I enjoy it because I can just bring my lawn chair and set up under the shade tree and enjoy my just relaxation for the day”
“I liked that there are areas for active recreation and quiet corners for a relaxing time.”
Awesome green space in Ocala! Miles of trails, both natural and paved, and an awesome designated 5K loop! There is also an amazing playground and several picnic pavilions. Keep an eye out for local wildlife: deer, Fox Squirrels, and Dung Beetles with their treasures! Great place to get those steps in!
This is a big park with a large playground. There are bathrooms, informative signs and lots of picnic tables with grills. Plenty of trails for walking and riding. Dogs are allowed. Don’t forget your bear mace!
Went here for hiking. Started out on the FL Trail. Wasn't that much to see at first, but about 2 mi in, it got really interesting. The flat terrain changed to rolling hills, there was a large area for Frisbee golf, and then the Marshall Swamp Trail, which literally ends up going right thru the swamp.
The playground area is well maintained. The paved walking/running/biking trails are also well maintained and very wide. Beautiful scenery and a great way to get some exercise. There are benches throughout the park for resting while on a walk.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved walking/running/biking trails are also well maintained and very wide.”
“First time here and I am absolutely obsessed with the beautiful scenery!”
“Baseline Trailhead Park is one of our family’s favorite spots.”
“I enjoy it because I can just bring my lawn chair and set up under the shade tree and enjoy my just relaxation for the day”
“There are bathrooms, informative signs and lots of picnic tables with grills.”
“I liked that there are areas for active recreation and quiet corners for a relaxing time.”
Plan your run at Baseline Trailhead Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemarioncountyfl.org
- Phone+1 352-671-8560
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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