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Lake Highland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Orlando, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Highland 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.
Urban park on a lake with walking trails, open spaces fishing areas & views of the city skyline.
What runners say about Lake Highland Park
“Beautiful secluded park, the pavers are a pain, luckily I had my ebike, seemed to be open parking spots on the street when I visited.”
Nice little park on a lake very near downtown Orlando. Walking distance to most of the hotels. Couple of park benches and a large grass area on the lake.
Such a beautiful and relaxing park. Nice big field to play, run your dog, or enjoy a picnic by the lake. Makes for great sunset views.
Beautiful park in the North Quarter area of Downtown Orlando. There is a bike/running path that runs along side the park. Great fishing from the shore on Lake Highland. Bring your kayak, it is a pleasant time on the water. Dog friendly.
This is a great little neighborhood park located right long the Orlando Urban Trail. This is a great place to relax and catch great views of the downtown Orlando skyline.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful secluded park, the pavers are a pain, luckily I had my ebike, seemed to be open parking spots on the street when I visited.”
“Quit and excellent exercise trail multi tasked cardio training benefits for walking, jogging, rollerblading, bicycling, and, dog walking !”
“Beautiful secluded park, the pavers are a pain, luckily I had my ebike, seemed to be open parking spots on the street when I visited.”
Plan your run at Lake Highland Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityoforlando.net
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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