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Jervey Gantt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,660 Google reviews · Running trail in Ocala, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jervey Gantt 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.
Green space with a 2-mi. exercise path, sports courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a water park.
What runners say about Jervey Gantt Park
“More of a hometown spot than a place to visit, but if you’re looking for a peaceful place to stroll, this is it.”
Took my children for a walk here. Everyone on the walking path stayed socially distanced and respected each others space. They have a pavilion, walking paths, baseball field, volleyball field, and a playground to offer there (may have more, but so far that is what I discovered during my first trip there) I plan on…
I love this park. I've been coming here for years after work when the hospital was Munroe Regional that I use to work at. Well, my female family member and I went this morning, and while resting and enjoying the park, we were sitting in our vehicle, and this 60-70 year old caucasian man walks through the grass, and…
Brought my kids for a stroll here. All individuals on the walking path maintained social distance and honored one another's space. There is a pavilion, walking trails, a baseball field, a volleyball court, and a playground available (there may be additional features, but that’s what I found on my initial visit) I…
Very good park. Football field is great and well lit for night games. The aquatic center is nice. The fields are all great. Nice paved running trail. Good park. Good courts. Parking in multiple spots around the park. Always great for a visit.
Trail conditions & character
“No dogs allowed is bananas out here in my opinion Wish I could have seen the full trail, probably won't return but nice shaded areas and it seems like a nice park generally.”
“More of a hometown spot than a place to visit, but if you’re looking for a peaceful place to stroll, this is it.”
“Beautiful paved, winding, walking paths surrounded by nature.”
Plan your run at Jervey Gantt Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, 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.
- Websiteocalafl.gov
- Phone+1 352-368-5517
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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