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Craig Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,550 Google reviews · Running trail in Tarpon Springs, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Craig 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.
Park offering a saltwater boat launch, restrooms, lighted tennis courts, a playground & bandshell.
What runners say about Craig Park
“This park is very clean, most likely due to these wonderful young people volunteering their time on an early Saturday morning.”
“Came to the area to see family for Christmas and was very happy to see this beautiful park decorated with lights and sculptures.”
“The park is beautifully maintained with plenty of shaded areas, walking paths, and benches to relax and take in the view.”
“Whether you’re there to fish along the peaceful bayou, let the kids enjoy the playground, or hit the tennis courts, there’s something for everyone.”
This is a beautiful park. It has a nice sidewalk path to walk. You can walk all the way around the water. It has a tennis court and wall ball. It only had one swing, the other was missing. The actual playground equipment wasn't great or anything. But my 4 and 5 yr old had a good time.
Took a nice walk here this morning 🌄 😊 Such a beautiful, quiet and peaceful place. Ran into a volunteer crew that was picking up a small amount of garbage. This park is very clean, most likely due to these wonderful young people volunteering their time on an early Saturday morning. Great job everyone and thank you!
Craig Park is a "great" place to visit anytime of year but Christmas is really special. The decorations are colorful and the homes in the area are decorated beautifully. You can kayak, see manatees and dolphins at certain times and it's a great place to meet for lunch, take a walk with your pet or just sit and relax.
February 7, 2025 Ashley and I took Fletcher and Bronco on a walk around the Tarpon Springs Bayou! We also got to see a lovely sunset!🌅 Took the paws on a walk for sunset March 8, 2025 Saturday, Mom and I went to the Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival 🎨 at Craig Park and the Tarpon Springs Bayou!
Trail conditions & character
“Came to the area to see family for Christmas and was very happy to see this beautiful park decorated with lights and sculptures.”
“Whether you’re there to fish along the peaceful bayou, let the kids enjoy the playground, or hit the tennis courts, there’s something for everyone.”
“It has a public boat ramp and a cultural center, bathrooms, tennis courts, playgrounds and more.”
“The park is beautifully maintained with plenty of shaded areas, walking paths, and benches to relax and take in the view.”
“Came to the area to see family for Christmas and was very happy to see this beautiful park decorated with lights and sculptures.”
“You can walk around the bayou and see manatees or stroll through the park but remember to bring a leash :)”
“This is a great little park with a nice paved walk way around the bayou, a small playground, a recreation center, and a museum.”
Plan your run at Craig 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteexploretarponsprings.com
- Phone(727) 942-5628
- Social Facebook
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 |
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