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Ellis-Methvin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 668 Google reviews · Running trail in Plant City, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ellis-Methvin 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.
Public green space with a pond, playground, tennis center & fields for softball & soccer/football.
What runners say about Ellis-Methvin Park
“630 am, the trail walk is clean, and it's nice to see sunrise.”
Early morning walks are super nice ! 630 am, the trail walk is clean, and it's nice to see sunrise. Lots of parking and dog friendly.
A wonderful park, complete with walking paths, all manners of sports fields and no shortage of activities at virtually all times.... Right at the base of the world famous Plant City strawberry water tower.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms leave a lot to be desired, but nice to have any option available if needed!”
“Parking can get congested but there was enough in the overflow, which was close.”
Plan your run at Ellis-Methvin 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteplantcitygov.com
- Phone+1 813-659-4200
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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