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Jeffries Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 Google reviews · Running trail in Florence, South Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Jeffries Creek 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.
55-acre wooded wetland property with walking trails, a playground & picnic tables.
What runners say about Jeffries Creek Park
“Beautiful, well kept trails, some benches here and there, gazebo and playground as well.”
“Jefferies Creek offers a soothing walk through beautiful bottomland forest with scenic overlooks of deep fishing holes and meandering creek beds.”
“Bring the kids for a romp on the playground, one of the only fully shaded playgrounds in the Florence park system!”
“Walking through it was serene and hearing all the nature was very therapeutic and relaxing.”
My favorite local park! Jefferies Creek offers a soothing walk through beautiful bottomland forest with scenic overlooks of deep fishing holes and meandering creek beds. If you are the aquatic type take advantage of the convenient kayak/canoe launch and explore the creek from the water!
I recently moved to Florence and I was looking for new places to explore. I found Jeffries Creek park and I was glad I did. Its a beautiful park. There's a nice little playground and swings. The trails are easy to walk and there's a lot to see. My family and I have been back a few times since our first visit.
Cute little nature trail in upscale Florence neighborhood. There is minimal parking at the entrance, it’s a quiet, peaceful walk.
Nice little park. Good sized play ground. Nice views of the creek. But a very small walk. Watch out for snakes. Shaded walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Jefferies Creek offers a soothing walk through beautiful bottomland forest with scenic overlooks of deep fishing holes and meandering creek beds.”
“Walking through it was serene and hearing all the nature was very therapeutic and relaxing.”
“Bring the kids for a romp on the playground, one of the only fully shaded playgrounds in the Florence park system!”
“Lots of roots make for lots of opportunities to take a fall.”
“Definitely dog friendly although I would not suggest your dogs go in the creek.”
“There is minimal parking at the entrance, it’s a quiet, peaceful walk.”
Plan your run at Jeffries Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitesctrails.net
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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