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Donaldson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 771 Google reviews · Running trail in Avon Park, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Donaldson 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.
Family-friendly park featuring a beach, a picnic area and a playground.
What runners say about Donaldson Park
“Very clean for the most part although restrooms could use a little work.”
“There is a beach where you can swim, benches, shaded picnic tables, trees, a sidewalk, and a playground.”
Cute little park in the area. I love the events they have here too. I went to a Blueberry and Bluegrass festival they had here and loved it. I enjoy going for walks around the lake and even sit and have ice cream every once in a while. Fun for the family to simply get out and enjoy the area.
Donaldson Park sits on the perfectly round, Lake Verona! This park is maintained very well. Nice beach, playground equipment, basketball court, picnic areas, boat launch ( In my opinion, the launch is more for canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and other small craft style boats.
Awesome vendors and some great yummy treats to come home with! Entertainment was very good! It only runs until 4 today but if you plan to go next year, be sure to bring a chair and ENJOY the day!!
small park meant for older kids, great walking trail and fun little lakefront area.
Trail conditions & character
“I can think of is that the bathrooms are occasionally locked and there's no showers to rinse off from the lake water.”
“There is a beach where you can swim, benches, shaded picnic tables, trees, a sidewalk, and a playground.”
“Plenty of shaded areas with nice views of the lake.”
Plan your run at Donaldson 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteavonpark.city
- Phone+1 863-452-4414
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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