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Freedom Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,844 Google reviews · Running trail in Pinellas Park, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Freedom Lake 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.
Set by a lake, this park offers a fitness area, picnic spots & a playground, plus 2 walking trails.
What runners say about Freedom Lake Park
“There are plenty of parking spaces, clean, well maintained walking trails, playgrounds, fitness areas, dog parks and a cool fighter jet to check out.”
“It is a beautiful place, well laid out, plenty of parking, gorgeous views and dedicated to all veterans, so a special meaning for me as a veteran.”
“Features: Dog playground Children playground Exercise Area Memorial Lakes to walk around Pavillion Swings Boat docks Free parking Shade”
“With beautiful, covered areas for grilling and eating, lots of paths for walking, jogging, and dog walking.”
We came to visit from Miami and found this park through Google maps. We loved it. 2 teenage boys and I went for a walk around both lakes (equals 1 mile), used the exercise area, had a picnic, and used the playground. It was fun, saw the memorial, got some son, and spent family time there.
Absolutely amazing Park! Love the Military jet ✈️ and the beautiful American 🇺🇸 Flag! it’s just really nice to see. There are a couple lakes and a lot of wildlife. A really relaxing way to spend the day walking around and getting exercise and looking at the sights of the Park. There is also a gated dog 🐶 park.
Great spot to have a picnic. They have a playground for the kids also. You can launch your rc sail boat here which was cool to see 3 of them out there when we got there. There's even a work out station. Multiple bathroom locations too. Great location that is also Dog Friendly with a Lil dog are to let them run around.
Freedom Lake Park has a great playground for climbers!! 🐒 It is 33 acres and has a lot to offer: ☑️ Bathrooms (not close to playground) ✅ Water fountain ✅ Picnic shelter with tables ✅ Free parking ✅ Walking trail around the lake ✅ Dog park ✅ Bocce ✅ Fishing permitted ✅ Model boats permitted ✅ Military/Veterans Display…
Trail conditions & character
“There are plenty of parking spaces, clean, well maintained walking trails, playgrounds, fitness areas, dog parks and a cool fighter jet to check out.”
“It is a beautiful place, well laid out, plenty of parking, gorgeous views and dedicated to all veterans, so a special meaning for me as a veteran.”
“There are plenty of parking spaces, clean, well maintained walking trails, playgrounds, fitness areas, dog parks and a cool fighter jet to check out.”
“It's a nice park surrounding half the lake, with clean bathrooms, plenty of playground for the kids, and even a covered public gym for adults.”
“Features: Dog playground Children playground Exercise Area Memorial Lakes to walk around Pavillion Swings Boat docks Free parking Shade”
“Great park with van accessible free parking and accessible restrooms Dog park”
Plan your run at Freedom Lake 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
- Websitepinellas-park.com
- Phone(727) 369-5850
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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