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Dr Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Augustine, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Loop distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Dr Robert B. Hayling Freedom 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.

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What runners say about Dr Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“It's ALWAYS wonderful 💫✨💫 So many beautiful walks with my PupLove Blu here the past 8 years we have lived here 💙”

Great place to get your walk in BUT slightly desolate...so be careful if you are a single woman!

★★★★★ — Crystal , Nov 2022

Such a cute little walking trail. Was a beautiful day outside. We had a great time.

★★★★★ — Teresa , Oct 2023

Great little walk on the water! There are horses right before the entrance of the park. The horses are the ones you see downtown giving carriage rides to people. There are even baby horses as well, so my son enjoyed it!

★★★★★ — Jake , Jan 2024

Pleasant short walk. Very little shade. Go in the morning or in the evening. Worth it for the view over the water and obelisk art. Also, the neat little windchime you can bang on with included hammers at the south end!

★★★★☆ — Douglas , Aug 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“With open and expansive views of water ways and the sound of horses nearby coupled with the historical purpose of the park , you will get a full experience!”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Nice view and easy loop walk that’s off the beaten path and features a Love Letters Mailbox, benches, and musical art.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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Hours

Monday 6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–7 PM
Thursday 6 AM–7 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 6 AM–7 PM
Sunday 6 AM–7 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Dr Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park

698-592 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.