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James Ormond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Ormond Beach, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from James Ormond 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.
This park with a playground, nature trail & picnic tables is the resting place of Ormond's son.
What runners say about James Ormond Park
“Nice little park that is not used much ,clean restrooms, plenty of shade & sun burial site of James Ormond a founding father”
“Its adjacent to the Fairchild Oak and in proximity to several other scenic venues in the area.”
“Nice little park that is not used much ,clean restrooms, plenty of shade & sun burial site of James Ormond a founding father”
“A quiet little park just off of Old Dixie Hwy.”
My son and I enjoyed this park and had so many trails to explore . Very peaceful, clean and fun for the kids
Nice, big, open park. Lots of good parking, with several handicap concrete parking pads, and concrete sidewalks leading to block bathroom facilities, and children's play area and jungle gym equipment. Wheelchair, walker, cane friendly to the max. Shady spots for watching the grandchildren.
Clean and pretty park! My son loved the playground and the space to run! We had a nice picnic here as well. The bathrooms were clean too! It's a nice stop on the scenic loop with small kiddos.
Nice little park that is not used much ,clean restrooms, plenty of shade & sun burial site of James Ormond a founding father
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of good parking, with several handicap concrete parking pads, and concrete sidewalks leading to block bathroom facilities, and children's play area and jungle gym equipment.”
“Also, there's unobstructed view for hundreds of yards of open area if slightly older children need more running/playing room.”
“Lots of good parking, with several handicap concrete parking pads, and concrete sidewalks leading to block bathroom facilities, and children's play area and jungle gym equipment.”
“Very beautiful park for the kids picnics and dogs too”
“Nice little park that is not used much ,clean restrooms, plenty of shade & sun burial site of James Ormond a founding father”
“A quiet little park just off of Old Dixie Hwy.”
“Lots of good parking, with several handicap concrete parking pads, and concrete sidewalks leading to block bathroom facilities, and children's play area and jungle gym equipment.”
“It's a nice stop on the scenic loop with small kiddos.”
“There are two single stall bathrooms and a water fountain the bathroom general walkway and tables are handicap accessible.”
“There are two single stall bathrooms and a water fountain the bathroom general walkway and tables are handicap accessible.”
Plan your run at James Ormond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — 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.
- Websitevolusia.org
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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