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Eagle Nest Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 828 Google reviews · Running trail in Orlando, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Eagle Nest 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.

PavedLoopLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Outdoor park providing paved walking trails, softball fields, picnic pavilions & eagle sightings.

What runners say about Eagle Nest Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (828 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Right away you see the baseball field and it has clean well stocked bathrooms.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Perfect paved trail for skating or jogging, plenty of open grass for picnics and exercise beautiful place for photos, they have picnic tables, benches and plenty of space.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Perfect paved trail for skating or jogging, plenty of open grass for picnics and exercise beautiful place for photos, they have picnic tables, benches and plenty of space.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and quiet walk with the sounds of nature all around you.”

It’s a very nice park. Good running trails. But they are in concrete. Also the running trail through the park does not have lights. Only the trail that’s by the houses. Huge open playing field for soccer, football, frisbee, and other playing activities. It does have a covered area with a table.

★★★★★ — Francisco , Jun 2024

Very peaceful and quiet walk with the sounds of nature all around you. They have a very secluded trail, which is nice to get away from all the noise. I highly recommend this park if you want a short walk in your day.

★★★★★ — Aj , Aug 2023

Beautiful lush green, I was hoping to find some trails here in Orlando Fl, Im glad I did, I enjoy running, walking, hiking, this trail is perfect for that. Well manicured grass, birds flying over, the chirping of birds in the early morning, benches to sit, just beautiful, I enjoyed my walk. Thank you.

★★★★★ — Sandra , Jun 2022

One of my favorite parks in the area. Perfect paved trail for skating or jogging, plenty of open grass for picnics and exercise beautiful place for photos, they have picnic tables, benches and plenty of space.

★★★★★ — Phoenix , Dec 2021

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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 10 mentions

“Perfect paved trail for skating or jogging, plenty of open grass for picnics and exercise beautiful place for photos, they have picnic tables, benches and plenty of space.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Perfect paved trail for skating or jogging, plenty of open grass for picnics and exercise beautiful place for photos, they have picnic tables, benches and plenty of space.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and quiet walk with the sounds of nature all around you.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Right away you see the baseball field and it has clean well stocked bathrooms.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Visited from out of town while making this spot a meeting point and taking the opportunity to walk the loop.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Lovely park my new favorite place to watch the sunset and walk my dogs.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Perfect trail whether you are on foot, biking, or out with the stroller.”

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💡 Lit for night running

“Also the running trail through the park does not have lights.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Eagle Nest 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, 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.
  • Websiteorlando.gov
  • Phone+1 407-246-2283
  • 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

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 Eagle Nest Park

5165 Metrowest Blvd, Orlando, FL 32811

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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.