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Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland FL

4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeland, Florida · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
3 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland FL'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.

3 miScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Popular park featuring a lake that's suitable for walking, biking, and boating.

What runners say about Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland FL

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Homes nearby are beautiful, The campus is very interesting with collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Is a beautiful place and relaxing and quiet just gorgeous 😍 ❤️ ❤️”

It's a nice flat walk. Lots of nature! Needs public restrooms, though. Overall, it's not a bad place to check out. Plan ahead due to parking.

★★★★☆ — Kash , Sep 2023

It is a Big Lake. 91/2 miles to be exact. Beautiful view. Peaceful. Great place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. Gorgeous houses to look at and admire.

★★★★★ — Meredith , Sep 2024

Lake Hollingsworth is a great place to get together to walk ride bike sightsee, and take pictures or join the country club. I am planning to walk and ride a bicycle, By myself or with associates or meet new associates there at the lake soon as possible.

★★★★★ — Anthony , Mar 2025

First time was nice but a lot of traffic around so can't really enjoyed the natural views and path the area seems nice but almost nobody picked up the dog 💩 people just wait for the dog to finish the keep waking like nothing soo not sure if I'll come back

★★★★☆ — Paola , Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 reviews →

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 14 mentions

“Homes nearby are beautiful, The campus is very interesting with collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Is a beautiful place and relaxing and quiet just gorgeous 😍 ❤️ ❤️”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Walk the dog here almost every day.”

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Plan your run at Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland FL

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland FL

850 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

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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.