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Hank Bryan Park
4 ★★★★☆ 199 Google reviews · Running trail in Palatka, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hank Bryan 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.
Paved and fenced park for picnics, with a playground, a basketball court and a paved walkway.
What runners say about Hank Bryan Park
“The only thing is that it’s missing shade and your kids may get burned from the play ground slide.”
This is a beautiful park. I love all the shade trees and the concrete walking path. There are numerous exercise equipment stations throughout the park. I also appreciate the fenced area with swings and climbing playground with slides.
This park is a very child friendly park! Great for the whole family to enjoy! There are picnic tables, bbq grills, park lights for evening play at the park! There is also a walk run track, and your children are still very close in sight. The track go around the park so the children are always visible!!!!
Love this park! Nice shady oak trees and several picnic areas including a covered pavilion. Many jungle gym things to climb on and swings and a paved walking trail. Just feet from the picnic area is a beautiful fenced in basketball play area. The park is usually clean and highly maintained.
I've been bringing my children and now grandchildren here for over 30 years. It's always been a fun place for the kids to play. Swings, monkey bars, modern slide/climbing equipment. Lots of room to run around, covered picnic tables that are great for small/medium birthday parties. Only con is no bathroom facilities.
Trail conditions & character
“It has a paved walkway around the outer area of the park for jogging or walking.”
“The only thing is that it’s missing shade and your kids may get burned from the play ground slide.”
“Parking is great and plenty of space to park.”
Plan your run at Hank Bryan 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepalatka-fl.gov
- Phone(386) 329-0100
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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