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Bivens Arm Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 237 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bivens Arm Nature 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.
Nature park featuring restrooms, trails, picnic tables, grills, a playground & more.
What runners say about Bivens Arm Nature Park
“But the park is clean, and quiet and shady.”
“minus the street traffic this place was incredibly peaceful and beautiful.”
Very wild area for a city park. There are boardwalks and trails that lead all the way to 441 and one to Williston road. Saw many wild things there and even an ephemeral swamp. Be very wary of alligators because there are underground connections between the park and the lake and Bivans Arm lake is LOADED with gators!
Nice peaceful walk. No trail signs at any of the path splits so had to use Google maps to find my way back out. Everyone I encountered during my walk was very friendly and offered directions on which path to take. Some parts are well tended while others seem to be neglected, but over all it was a lovely experience.
minus the street traffic this place was incredibly peaceful and beautiful. i enjoyed a long barefoot walk through most of the trails, only getting slightly lost at the end. the picnic areas and benches are great for just sitting and observing the beauty.
Nice waking trail with lots of shade. The playground is small but the kids enjoyed it.
Trail conditions & character
“However, when I punched into my navigator, I requested animal friendly and this park does not allow dogs, so did not meet my need for the afternoon.”
“minus the street traffic this place was incredibly peaceful and beautiful.”
“But the park is clean, and quiet and shady.”
Plan your run at Bivens Arm Nature 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — 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 | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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