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Brick City Adventure Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 646 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 Brick City Adventure 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.

PavedShadedRestrooms

Sprawling city park featuring a community center, playground, picnic pavilion & walking trails.

What runners say about Brick City Adventure Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (646 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very clean big park plenty of seating and grills to bqrb restrooms are clean taken care of one thing I like it has plenty of shade from the beautiful trees there”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Very clean big park plenty of seating and grills to bqrb restrooms are clean taken care of one thing I like it has plenty of shade from the beautiful trees there”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Very clean big park plenty of seating and grills to bqrb restrooms are clean taken care of one thing I like it has plenty of shade from the beautiful trees there”

This park has always been a great spot for afternoon walks, outdoor activities, and kids’ birthday parties. There’s plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. The only drawback is that the bathrooms are a bit far out — having facilities closer would be more convenient, especially for kids and for overall safety.

★★★★★ — Joel , Sep 2025

This is a great playground with a lots to do. The main attraction is a giant rope climber with a swing, fireman pole, bridge and more. There are swings, a small climb on with a slide and the centrifugal cup spinning rounder. This park also has a full asphalt paved track for running, biking and more.

★★★★★ — Andrea , Feb 2021

This one is really wonderful if you come around 7 am. My son and I loved the activities you can. Do on the side walks. We also enjoyed the book nook and walking the track. Its really gorgeous here. Hidden gem for us.

★★★★★ — Arnelle , Aug 2025

So nice here! They have a track with a huge field in the center. Let my little one run run run. Plus thru have a nice playground, picnic tables, gazebos, and walking area. Highly recommend checking them out

★★★★★ — Tiffany , May 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Very clean big park plenty of seating and grills to bqrb restrooms are clean taken care of one thing I like it has plenty of shade from the beautiful trees there”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Very clean big park plenty of seating and grills to bqrb restrooms are clean taken care of one thing I like it has plenty of shade from the beautiful trees there”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“This park also has a full asphalt paved track for running, biking and more.”

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Plan your run at Brick City Adventure 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteparks.marionfl.org
  • Phone+1 352-671-8560

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Brick City Adventure Park

1211 SE 22nd Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.