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John & Rebecca Neal Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Bradenton, Florida · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of John & Rebecca Neal Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about John & Rebecca Neal Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Wares creek is always full of beautiful wildlife.”

I really like this park and flower garden a lot, we had a good time walking around the trails and they also have a fishing dock too. Near downtown Bradenton in a decent neighborhood as well. I like to just relax there sometimes & watch the wildlife.

★★★★☆ — Nicole , May 2023

Small but Sweet! Only dozen parking spaces.. but lot of open spaces. Nice for a little Doggy walk.

★★★★☆ — Janet , Dec 2024

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Plan your run at John & Rebecca Neal Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find John & Rebecca Neal Park

1740 Ballard Park Dr, Bradenton, FL 34205

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.