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Hammock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,243 Google reviews · Running trail in Dunedin, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hammock 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.
Tranquil nature preserve home to century-old trees & a butterfly garden with 225 plant species.
What runners say about Hammock Park
“The park’s well-maintained trails vary in difficulty, making it a great spot for both casual walkers and more adventurous hikers.”
“A stunning walk through forested trails, feels so far away!”
“You can walk a variety of paths that are very natural, dirt or shell, and many under the shade of old trees.”
“Cool, shady trails meander providing the feeling of peaceful isolation.”
“Lots of nice nature walkers and dog lovers who were just as polite as you could ask.”
A nice little park in Dunedin Florida- a little oasis from the overdevelopment of Pinellas County. Several tails for walking or biking. Lots of dogs. Good place to spot owls and gopher tortoises. Can do 2-3 miles if you want on all the trails. Butterfly garden of native plants.
A very nice park to find in a rather populated area. You can walk a variety of paths that are very natural, dirt or shell, and many under the shade of old trees. There are clean facilities, picnic pavilions and a mix of upland, and lowland areas.
Beautiful park for walking. About 3 miles if you do all the trails, lots of shade. Trails are clear and well maintained. Not much wildlife, but you can see butterflies, gopher tortoises, and birds here. Also has a playground for kids and a place for dogs to run and play.
A stunning walk through forested trails, feels so far away! Cool, shady trails meander providing the feeling of peaceful isolation. Our dogs had the best time too. The Adventures of Finn and Rail
Trail conditions & character
“To either walk ride your bike ebike, I see a lot of people there, walking their dogs.”
“You can walk a variety of paths that are very natural, dirt or shell, and many under the shade of old trees.”
“Cool, shady trails meander providing the feeling of peaceful isolation.”
“A stunning walk through forested trails, feels so far away!”
“Covering all the trails and loops we were able to walk 5 miles which was a goal and we were mainly under shade, had clean restrooms available.”
“Parking is free and there are bathrooms near the playground / main parking lot.”
“We are always on the hunt for a shaded walking trail that is dog stroller accessible.”
“Restroom is clean but the lights don't come on and the skylight doesn't let enough light in to see properly.”
“There is also a boardwalk area that goes over a saltwater marsh area where we spotted many fiddler crabs and a few types of birds.”
Plan your run at Hammock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitedunedin.gov
- Phone+1 727-812-4530
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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