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Howell Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlantic Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Howell 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.
Skate park with a playground, plus hiking paths and spots where turtles can be fed.
What runners say about Howell Park
“Great short park with near full shade cover and beautiful ponds creeks and trees.”
“Not really for cyclists or wheeled vehicles but shady and pleasant for walkers across its gravelly sandy paths.”
Great short park with near full shade cover and beautiful ponds creeks and trees. One loop takes approximately 15 and is perfect for dogs
Nice park paved with gravel easy walk in there are some tree roots in the path nothing too bad went on a cooler day wasn't much to look at a couple Birds They have markers that inform you about different things along the park trails Nice location I parked across the street at Jack Russell Park they have restrooms…
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This is such a nice park! So many activities you can do here such as playing soccer, tennis, basketball, skateboard, walk, yoga, BBQ and what ever your mind tells you to do. It's also within walking distance frok the beach, Atlantic Beach that is. This is one of the nicest community park in Jacksonville in my opinion.
Trail conditions & character
“360 view below is in the middle of the wooden bridge which crosses a pond of snapping turtles you can feed if careful.”
“Not really for cyclists or wheeled vehicles but shady and pleasant for walkers across its gravelly sandy paths.”
“All amenities that is expected at a dog park water small dog area .”
“The is one path that is pretty muddy but easy to go around.”
Plan your run at Howell Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
- Websitecoab.us
- Phone(904) 247-5800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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