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Hickory Point Recreation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 729 Google reviews · Running trail in Tavares, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hickory Point Recreation 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.
Sprawling park with playgrounds, docks and picnic pavilions, plus soccer fields.
What runners say about Hickory Point Recreation Park
“Beautiful park nice two story pavilion the ability to grill inside clean restroom fishing bird watching play ground.”
“Beautiful park nice two story pavilion the ability to grill inside clean restroom fishing bird watching play ground.”
“Lots of picnic tables and shade, and a lovely boardwalk/fishing pier.”
This is such a lovely place to stop off on the way to/from Orlando if you have the time. Lots of picnic tables and shade, and a lovely boardwalk/fishing pier. Good spot for birdwatching. Wheelchair accessible picnic pavilion. Restrooms, water fountains, small playground area.
Love the hiking trails! Lots of outdoor activities: boating, volleyball, playground, hiking trails, and soccer. Fun for all ages! Plenty of free parking.
Only one trail but was a nice one. Mostly boardwalk and under shade. Lots of soccer fields and volleyball nets. Launch and docking area very nice.
I stopped by on my way home from doing a 5k in Howey in the Hills. It was my 1st time. Beautiful park.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park nice two story pavilion the ability to grill inside clean restroom fishing bird watching play ground.”
“Lots of picnic tables and shade, and a lovely boardwalk/fishing pier.”
“Beautiful park nice two story pavilion the ability to grill inside clean restroom fishing bird watching play ground.”
“I only used the boat ramp as I was fishing a Big Bass Tour event and not only were there plenty of ramps but there was ample truck/trailer parking.”
“Lots of picnic tables and shade, and a lovely boardwalk/fishing pier.”
“Wheelchair accessible picnic pavilion.”
Plan your run at Hickory Point Recreation Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone(352) 324-6141
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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