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Crest Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,911 Google reviews · Running trail in Clearwater, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crest 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.
Venue featuring lakeside trails, playgrounds, fishing & picnic areas, plus a 3-acre dog park.
What runners say about Crest Lake Park
“Very clean and well manicured park.”
“Beautiful park, and I love that they had a splash pad for kids, dog park, and excercising section.”
“The large 3 double door entry Doogie Days dog park is shaded and offers a cool breeze amid the hot sun.”
Right off of Gulf to Bay is a little oasis. Crest Lake Park is a lovely lake surrounded by a walking path. And on your walk you will see lots of wildlife. It is one of the nicest little parks I have ever been to. The newly added sculptures also add the coolest touch to an already very nicely landscaped public park.
This was a great park! Lovely playground space ( we love a Kompan playground). Beautiful spot around the large pond and great area for birds and turtles. They have AC restrooms and great picnic spots.
This tranquil park doesn't seem to be near a busy road in busy Clearwater. Crest lake provides a breath of fresh with a fountain, lively waterfowl, and an uncovered boardwalk to get a view out over the lake. The large 3 double door entry Doogie Days dog park is shaded and offers a cool breeze amid the hot sun.
Crest Lake Park is a nice park . There are walkways all around the lake. There is even volleyball, kids water pad, playground, and benches to enjoy the beautiful wildlife. Learn about the plants and trees by scanning the interactive square codes throughout. Let’s not forget the Florida Veterans recognition.
Trail conditions & character
“Crest lake provides a breath of fresh with a fountain, lively waterfowl, and an uncovered boardwalk to get a view out over the lake.”
“The dog areas are the best, as they are broken up by dog size and have water that we can give our dog after running around the area.”
“The large 3 double door entry Doogie Days dog park is shaded and offers a cool breeze amid the hot sun.”
“Free van accessible parking with no curbs Accessible restrooms”
“Free van accessible parking with no curbs Accessible restrooms”
“Crest lake provides a breath of fresh with a fountain, lively waterfowl, and an uncovered boardwalk to get a view out over the lake.”
Plan your run at Crest Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- 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.
- Websitemyclearwater.com
- Phone(727) 562-4800
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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