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Edward Medard Conservation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 584 Google reviews · Running trail in Plant City, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edward Medard Conservation 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.
Beautiful, lakefront park featuring hiking trails, campgrounds and alligator sightings.
What runners say about Edward Medard Conservation Park
“The campground is so well-kept and quiet, the sites spacious and spread out enough that you don’t feel right on top of your neighbor.”
“Clean bathrooms throughout the park and a big, affordable, and beautiful campground.”
“The campground is so well-kept and quiet, the sites spacious and spread out enough that you don’t feel right on top of your neighbor.”
I'm trying to think of where to start with this review. There was just so much. So I'll just start by saying, this is a wonderful park to bring the kiddos out to have parties. It was very clean, including the restrooms and there were several pavilions with barbecue pits.
This conservation park was absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to come back! I completed the Singing Bluffs Trail and all of its scenic lookouts. The very first lookout is close to the road and has a picnic table; the ones after are only benches.
Love this place. Excellent hiking trails and great Disc golf course. I visit everyday, Singing bluffs trail offers a great cardiac workout and the best birdwatching trail I have been on. Park is very well maintained and has something for everyone.
Great place to camp or hang out with family of all ages. Lots of birding opportunities down the trails, especially at the rookery. Campsites are very close wth no buffer, however it was very quiet despite this. Internet and TV signals were great. Clean and large showers wth good pressure.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean bathrooms throughout the park and a big, affordable, and beautiful campground.”
“It was very clean, including the restrooms and there were several pavilions with barbecue pits.”
“The campground is so well-kept and quiet, the sites spacious and spread out enough that you don’t feel right on top of your neighbor.”
Plan your run at Edward Medard Conservation 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
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehcflgov.net
- Phone+1 813-757-3802
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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