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Lake Jem Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Dora, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Jem 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 featuring play equipment, a basketball court and a boat ramp.
What runners say about Lake Jem Park
“Shaded well, play grounds are well maintained, plenty of space for the kids to burn off their energy.”
“Shaded well, play grounds are well maintained, plenty of space for the kids to burn off their energy.”
Excellent shaded little playground. They have restrooms on site. Great for all ages of children. There’s a nature hiking trail and a boat ramp. The trees provide a lot of shade.
One of our favorite stops. This is a hidden gem everyone should visit. It has something for everyone; a playground for the kids, walking trails for the nature lovers, a boat ramp for those who choose to be on the water, or bank fishing for those who aren't all about boating. It's a true hidden gem!!
My son loves to play here. They have swings, 3 different slide areas, anda basketball court. They also have bathrooms but keep in mind there are no sinks or running water. There is also a boat ramp and a little area to hike.
Nice park !! The grandkids had a blast we had the whole place to ourselves. Nice equipment, restrooms. All in the shade with a nice breeze.
Trail conditions & character
“Shaded well, play grounds are well maintained, plenty of space for the kids to burn off their energy.”
“Accessible restrooms, easy to back into boat ramp, fun playground for the kids and covered seating as well as swing benches.”
Plan your run at Lake Jem 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
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone(352) 253-4950
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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