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Colby-Alderman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 286 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Helen, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Colby-Alderman 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.
124-acre park with a playground, volleyball court & picnic pavilion, plus trails, fishing & boating.
What runners say about Colby-Alderman Park
“very clean bathrooms nice walking trail playground for the kiddos”
“There is a playground for the children and a beautiful pawn to enjoy.”
“It's a great place to have a peaceful, informative and fun time with the kids.”
This beautiful park has scenic trails and a gorgeous lake. There is so much to see and is abundant in vegetation, life and positive energy. ❤️
They keep a clean spot here at a beautiful location on the lake. It's a great place to have a peaceful, informative and fun time with the kids. Take the beautiful, paved, trail next to the (clean) restrooms. It was such an unexpectedly beautiful type of experience for me.
Been coming to this park for years and always find new things to see and explore. Awesome trails with tons of little side foot trails off the beaten path. Has a sand vollyball net, playground, swing set, pavilions with picnic tables, bathrooms, nature trails, and a really cool bamboo garden with little springs.
Really pretty and fascinating park. Gives a lot of background on the history of the area. Plenty of scenic trails to explore.
Trail conditions & character
“Dirt and paved trails, bathrooms, kids play area, volley ball sand pit, horse trails, boat launch, ample pavilions and picnic areas, nice view.”
“Has a sand vollyball net, playground, swing set, pavilions with picnic tables, bathrooms, nature trails, and a really cool bamboo garden with little springs.”
“It's a great place to have a peaceful, informative and fun time with the kids.”
“Dirt and paved trails, bathrooms, kids play area, volley ball sand pit, horse trails, boat launch, ample pavilions and picnic areas, nice view.”
Plan your run at Colby-Alderman Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitevolusia.org
- Phone+1 386-736-5953
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
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