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Buffalo Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 486 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmetto, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Buffalo Creek 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.
Local park with lit baseball, soccer, football & little league fields, playgrounds & a pavilion.
What runners say about Buffalo Creek Park
“Has large dog fenced in area and small dogs area, love the trail walk, area clean and have met alot of good people.”
“It’s really all around just the perfect little place to take kiddos of all ages.”
Great dog park. Has large dog fenced in area and small dogs area, love the trail walk, area clean and have met alot of good people. I feel safe here.
Very large shaded dog park. Seperate areas for small and large dogs. Very clean.
Great park with a lot of room. Many play areas (football, baseball, soccer, tennis.). Also has a dog park and child play area. Nice long paved walking path.
We just recently found this place because we attended a birthday party for a friends child. This park is great, very neat and clean, has restrooms with running water. There are covered pavilion areas for party’s and shade that are close to the playground so you can feel comfortable to sit down and watch your child.
Trail conditions & character
“Only reason it’s not 5 stars is that parking can be a bit limited, and a few trail signs could be clearer.”
“Great place for football games 🩶🏈💙 decent bathroom for public fields, does need sewer gas drains cleaned.”
“Buffalo Park is a wonderful four-star neighborhood destination featuring a fantastic playground, open grassy fields, and paved walking paths.”
Plan your run at Buffalo Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemymanatee.org
- Phone(941) 742-5923
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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