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Flora Hill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 199 Google reviews · Running trail in Colonial Heights, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Flora Hill 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.
Quiet park with swings, slides, and picnic tables, plus shade trees.
What runners say about Flora Hill Park
“Lots of beautiful trees surrounding the playground but absolutely no shade over the equipment so it was very hot to play or touch plastic or metal equipment.”
“Lots of beautiful trees surrounding the playground but absolutely no shade over the equipment so it was very hot to play or touch plastic or metal equipment.”
“It's quiet and clean, and everyone around has been super friendly.”
We stopped here on a road trip. This park is about a mile off I-95. Located in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of street parking. Swings for big kids (not babies) and playground equipment for toddlers to big kids. There’s also a nice little walking path through the park good for riding a scooter or bike.
This is a great little hidden gem! It's quiet and clean, and everyone around has been super friendly. There's a small walking track directly behind the playground. Also, there is plenty of seating and shade!
Stopped here for an outdoor picnic lunch during our trip. We were 1 of 2 families there, so very empty. Basic but good quality playground equipment. Only 1 picnic table and no restrooms. The play area and park is not fenced in if you have children that run.
Such a spacious park! There is a track and plenty of land to fly kites, walk your pets or enjoy a kickball game. The neighbors are very friendly and it’s a clean park to enjoy. There is a picnic table area and playground for toddlers and young teens.
Trail conditions & character
“It's quiet and clean, and everyone around has been super friendly.”
“Lots of beautiful trees surrounding the playground but absolutely no shade over the equipment so it was very hot to play or touch plastic or metal equipment.”
“Lots of open grass to play with kids or in my case my dog.”
Plan your run at Flora Hill 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecolonialheightsva.gov
- Phone(804) 520-9392
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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