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John Nolen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Venice, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from John Nolen 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.
Shaded park equipped with a playground and picnic tables.
What runners say about John Nolen Park
“This is a beautiful place to visit the gulf Coast at the South Jetty near Venice.”
“The park was nicer, with more shade trees, before Hurricane Ian decimated many of the shade trees.”
“This park is quiet and has plenty for kids of all ages to do.”
Relatively small park with a 1/4 mile walking path. Along the path are small placards that show the historical development of Venice. The park was nicer, with more shade trees, before Hurricane Ian decimated many of the shade trees. Quiet spot in the "apartment district" of Venice.
This park is quiet and has plenty for kids of all ages to do. Tons of shade!
Quite & shaded This is the true Venice Park! It's beautiful. Pedestrian 🚶 Path 1/5 miles in length
Very shaded park! Huge trees with swings and a jungle gym for kids. There are a few picnic tables and a bunch of benches. Accessibility: curb-cuts for strollers/wheelchairs Parking: street parking Seating: benches Options: swings, jungle gym, walking
Trail conditions & character
“The park was nicer, with more shade trees, before Hurricane Ian decimated many of the shade trees.”
“This is a beautiful place to visit the gulf Coast at the South Jetty near Venice.”
“This park is quiet and has plenty for kids of all ages to do.”
“FYI: No bathrooms, streets completely surround the park, which I would’ve wanted to know when my toddler was in his running off stage.”
“Accessibility: curb-cuts for strollers/wheelchairs Parking: street parking Seating: benches Options: swings, jungle gym, walking”
Plan your run at John Nolen 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitevenicegov.com
- Phone(941) 486-2422
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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