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Harbor Palms Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Oldsmar, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harbor Palms Nature 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.
What runners say about Harbor Palms Nature Park
“A beautiful area to enjoy in various ways”
I'm fortunate enough to live in the area and just discovered this great walking/running trail. Harbor Palms is a great backdrop for photos and birdwatching. There is a kayak launch, disc golf and a boardwalk through the trees. Just relax on one of the benches and take in the atmosphere.
To think that I lived in this neighborhood 28 years ago I stopped in to check out the old neighborhood. I found this beautiful park. Unfortunately I'm not able to do too much walking but I did enjoy what I did see. I got to see manatees swimming in the canal.
Beautiful park in Oldsmar! Features: off-leash fenced dog area, trails, boardwalk, disc golf course, baseball/softball field, and a playground! Great for hiking, sports, birdwatching, running/jogging, dog-walking, and more! Check it out if you're in the area!
OK I admit I'm a bit of a couch potato. Most exercise consisted of short walks or swimming in pool. Since I retired from the military and my civilian job, I gained about 50 pounds and several inches on waste. I tried several diets with mixed results.
Trail conditions & character
“Features: off-leash fenced dog area, trails, boardwalk, disc golf course, baseball/softball field, and a playground!”
“Features: off-leash fenced dog area, trails, boardwalk, disc golf course, baseball/softball field, and a playground!”
“As you walk on the paved path, you will come across exercise stations, pieces of equipment for working out.”
“For those who need a water fountain, there is one conveniently located in Sheffield Park, near the dog park.”
Plan your run at Harbor Palms Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(813) 749-1267
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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