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Lake Howard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Haven, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lake Howard 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 with a community center, wooden boardwalk, picnic areas, fishing, and a trail.
What runners say about Lake Howard Park
“Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, this tranquil escape showcases Winter Haven's natural beauty.”
It has a 3.4 mile trail if you walk or run it all the way. very good to watch the sunset and fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“The view is pleasant and a good place to be in the companion of the special person, but once it starts sunset, there's a ghetto young male coming in.”
Plan your run at Lake Howard Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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