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Gateway Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in DeBary, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gateway 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.
Family park featuring a playground, a garden and clean restrooms.
What runners say about Gateway Park
“Gateway is a very nice and well maintained park that has a great playground and even a zip line that kids just love.”
“The walking area and pavilions are nestled nicely in shade trees and the playground has fabric sunshades installed above the play equipment.”
This is one of my favorite parks. Plenty of parking! There's a nice playground for kids, great trails to walk, some equipment for exercising, and picnic tables! It's so great! Come and check it out
Great park with playground & paved walking trail. It also has several covered pavilions with outdoor fitness equipment on the path. The walking area and pavilions are nestled nicely in shade trees and the playground has fabric sunshades installed above the play equipment.
Gateway is a very nice and well maintained park that has a great playground and even a zip line that kids just love. There are covered picnic tables with barbecue grills along with what looks like walking paths. I went last night when they had a food truck event that included some sales stands.
The walking track is short, but there’s plenty of seats and shade and it’s just perfect for me. I love it there.
Trail conditions & character
“The public restrooms are clean, however unfortunately there was no soap on the day we visited.”
“The walking area and pavilions are nestled nicely in shade trees and the playground has fabric sunshades installed above the play equipment.”
“The park also has concrete paths all around, so kids can walk, ride bikes, skate, or use scooters.”
“Fenced against the street but not parking lot, so just keep an eye out, but it's a wonderful park and playground.”
Plan your run at Gateway Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitedebary.org
- Phone+1 386-601-0206
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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