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Joe Moody Harris Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 205 Google reviews · Running trail in Panama City, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Joe Moody Harris 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.
Wooded park with a 9-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a boardwalk over a wetlands area.
What runners say about Joe Moody Harris Park
“Beautiful historical park.”
Use to be as great park before Hurricane Michael. The trees are destroyed. Awesome walking path and play area for the kids. Has a club house and pavilion with picnic tables. Hope this park gets revived.
Although hurricane Michael did its damage, this is still a wonderfully peaceful place to walk and reflect. I have high hopes that it comes back even better, but for now, it's still a great little slice...
Very nice park with a mostly shaded walking path (1/2 mile), play ground, disc golf, exercise stations, public restrooms, bbq pits, community center and a fairly long board walk into a secluded marsh area. Many benches to sit on and a few of them swing. At times this park can become a bit rowdy.
Beautiful historical park. Great for picnics or leisure time with family and friends. Lots of room to walk and enjoy the scenery. Historical landmarks with markers, tells the entire life of the park. The park also has a playground, pavilions, picnic tables, trails and is also pet friendly.
Trail conditions & character
“There are enough pine trees for good shade, but not so many that shots become highly problematic.”
“The park also has a playground, pavilions, picnic tables, trails and is also pet friendly.”
Plan your run at Joe Moody Harris Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(850) 872-3199
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