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Folly Farm Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 561 Google reviews · Running trail in Safety Harbor, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Folly Farm Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve with native plants, a playground, butterfly garden, and walking trail.
What runners say about Folly Farm Nature Preserve
“If you’re looking for a quiet place to take in some local butterfly gardens or Florida plant species… this is the place!”
This is a unique preserve in Safety Harbor. It has a variety of activities including a community garden , playground, butterfly garden, butterfly labyrinth, a huge Gnome, walking trail, picnic areas and more. Fun just to explore each area in this unique park.
A place to learn and relax, to grow plants and find personal growth. The trails are short, invite you to observe nature, and hone your plant ID skills. Several nicely labeled plantings provide ideas for a rain or butterfly garden, or you might apply for a plot in the community garden to grow veggies and exchange tips…
If you’re looking for a quiet place to take in some local butterfly gardens or Florida plant species… this is the place! I was able to walk my dogs here as long as they’re leashed and they really enjoyed the shaded walk. There was so much to see!
It's a nice little park with a gravel trail around the perimeter. There is a community garden, a playground, bathrooms, a petting zoo, a butterfly garden, and a 17 ft Gnome. The spring peepers or tree frogs made it even more magical with their songs.
Trail conditions & character
“If you’re looking for a quiet place to take in some local butterfly gardens or Florida plant species… this is the place!”
“There is a community garden, a playground, bathrooms, a petting zoo, a butterfly garden, and a 17 ft Gnome.”
Plan your run at Folly Farm Nature Preserve
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofsafetyharbor.com
- Phone(727) 724-1552
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
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