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Hillsborough County Medard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Plant City, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hillsborough County Medard 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.
Natural area features a reservoir for fishing & boating, BBQ picnic spots, a playground & trails.
What runners say about Hillsborough County Medard Park
“Beautiful park, great amenities, canoeing rental, playground for the kids and an amazing playground with beautiful trees for all ages.”
“Beautiful park, great amenities, canoeing rental, playground for the kids and an amazing playground with beautiful trees for all ages.”
My husband and I go out there to fish and enjoy the nature... We walk the trails.. Very peaceful...
Nice park, lots to do, hiking, canoe/kayak, fishing, camping and biking.
This is a really cool county park with a lot of area to walk around. Has views of a lake filled with alligators, birds, turtles, etc. Has restrooms and places to public and grill. Best part are definitely the trees with crazy root structure exposed
My family and I have been going here since my grown children were little. I now have grandchildren that we take there the epic hills of madard park will always be something special to the people of this area, we love that place they're kind courteous and helpful. Thank you so much for a lifelong of beautiful memories.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, great amenities, canoeing rental, playground for the kids and an amazing playground with beautiful trees for all ages.”
“"Sacred Hills" are hills, fun for kids of all ages!”
Plan your run at Hillsborough County Medard 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
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehcfl.gov
- Phone+1 813-757-3802
- 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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