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John B. Gore Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Callaway, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from John B. Gore 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Waterside park featuring a playground, boat ramp and picnic tables, plus volleyball.

What runners say about John B. Gore Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (182 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Lovers in Panama City If you're looking for a beautiful and well-maintained park in Panama City, FL, this spot has everything you could ask for!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Lovers in Panama City If you're looking for a beautiful and well-maintained park in Panama City, FL, this spot has everything you could ask for!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Lovers in Panama City If you're looking for a beautiful and well-maintained park in Panama City, FL, this spot has everything you could ask for!

★★★★★ — Elinore , Feb 2025

I didn't even know this park was here and I live about a mile away. Once we discovered it, we go all of the time.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jul 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Lovers in Panama City If you're looking for a beautiful and well-maintained park in Panama City, FL, this spot has everything you could ask for!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Front parking and beach access road flood sometimes and make it difficult to come in or out.”

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Plan your run at John B. Gore Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofcallaway.com
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find John B. Gore Park

432 Beulah Ave, Callaway, FL 32404

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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.