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Crescent Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,817 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Petersburg, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crescent Lake 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.
Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.
What runners say about Crescent Lake Park
“We are lucky to have such a beautiful natural wonder right in the middle of the city”
“I love all the trees that provide nice shade around the paved pathways, which are great for walkers, runners, bikers, etc.”
Crescent Lake Park is my happy place. I spend a considerable amount of time at this park, lounging in the grass, hanging on a hammock, or gazing at the wildlife in the lake. It is a scenic spot with so many great niches to enjoy.
I love all the trees that provide nice shade around the paved pathways, which are great for walkers, runners, bikers, etc. The lake provides a peaceful setting with plenty of benches to just sit and relax. There’s also a small play area with swings that is fenced in for the smaller kids.
It used to be the training grounds for a few MLB teams. You can see the old water tower overlooking the park. There are numerous shops and dining options around the lake. Great place for walking, fishing (valid license over 16 memorial-labor day),picnics,and taking pets out.
We stopped here for a bit on our way to downtown St Pete. The park was spacious and fenced in. The sidewalk nice and walk for ease of passing. The dogs were on leashes. The lake was beautiful. Will definitely come back another time to walk some more.
Trail conditions & character
“There’s a dog park and pickleball and tennis courts, tho tennis courts could use a little love.”
“We are lucky to have such a beautiful natural wonder right in the middle of the city”
“I love all the trees that provide nice shade around the paved pathways, which are great for walkers, runners, bikers, etc.”
“The full loop around the lake is the perfect circuit to walk solo or power walk around while yapping with your bestie.”
“I did not see a restroom anywhere, but I did find a drinking fountain.”
“I did not see a restroom anywhere, but I did find a drinking fountain.”
Plan your run at Crescent Lake 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitestpeteparksrec.org
- Phone+1 727-893-7441
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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