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Lake Hartridge Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 549 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Haven, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Hartridge Nature 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.
Park offering a fishing lake, a children's playground, picnic pavilions, and a walking path.
What runners say about Lake Hartridge Nature Park
“This is a beautiful park by the lake, with ponds, flowers, nice trails, a boat ramp, docks, picnic tables, playground, art, animal tracks, and more.”
“The serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect destination for relaxation and outdoor adventures.”
Nice view of the lake, with a small walking loop, some pavilions, and convenient bathrooms.
Excellent park for walking and viewing nature. We were there mid morning. There are many trees lining a walkway with a little wooden bridge. Also some placards (some damaged) describing wildlife. We noted many squirrels and differnt species of wading birds.
This is a great little park with a cute walking trail. It has a small playground good for little kids. Plus there is lots of wildlife to see here.
Well kept and clean. Very short, but paved walking trail. Plenty of parking for cars and boat trailers. Boat ramp looked to be in good shape.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park by the lake, with ponds, flowers, nice trails, a boat ramp, docks, picnic tables, playground, art, animal tracks, and more.”
“There is a childrens slide and several picnic tables in an open pavillion sheltered area as well as restrooms.”
“The serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect destination for relaxation and outdoor adventures.”
“Free grills, playground, parking and juicy steaks for a picnic with beautiful nature”
“It's dog-friendly, so bring the pooch, the kids, and the camera for a great weekend outing or a birthday party.”
Plan your run at Lake Hartridge Nature 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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