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Lake Lily Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,669 Google reviews · Running trail in Maitland, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Lily 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.
5-acre park with a lakeside boardwalk, playground & paths, plus a gazebo & historic house museum.
What runners say about Lake Lily Park
“Has a park as well and the toilets are clean.”
“The view of the lake is beautiful, especially when the sun is going down 🌅—perfect for just walking, thinking, or spending time with family.”
“On a hot day, it’s a good walk in a breeze, with a few picnic tables, pavilion, and benches in and out of the shade.”
“From the moment you arrive, the peaceful atmosphere envelops you, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
Lake Lilly is a great little park. The loop around the lake is about 3/4 miles long. There is a great playground for the kids. There are a bunch of picnic tables around the lake and plenty of benches too. On Sunday they have a Farmers market between 9 and 2.
Lake Lily is one of my favorite parks. It is a small and very peaceful park. Squirrels, birds and ducks are ever present as you walk around the lake's approximately 0.4 miles. There are also a few mini trails that veer off of the main lake trail.
If you want a spot that feels like a little piece of paradise without leaving the city, Lake Lily Park is it. The view of the lake is beautiful, especially when the sun is going down 🌅—perfect for just walking, thinking, or spending time with family. 🐕 Dog lovers? You’re set.
Love this Park! It's a bit small but pleasant. Free, clean, public bathrooms! Places to sit in the shade. Plenty of Swannee cooters (turtles), Moorhens, ducks and egrets to see. It's a really peaceful place to visit. There is ample parking. If the lot at the front is full, continue further up and there's another lot.
Trail conditions & character
“The view of the lake is beautiful, especially when the sun is going down 🌅—perfect for just walking, thinking, or spending time with family.”
“From the moment you arrive, the peaceful atmosphere envelops you, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
“There’s a kid playground and bathrooms and it’s really a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, bring your dog or a good book and chill.”
“There’s a kid playground and bathrooms and it’s really a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, bring your dog or a good book and chill.”
“On a hot day, it’s a good walk in a breeze, with a few picnic tables, pavilion, and benches in and out of the shade.”
“There is plenty of parking and areas to sit and play in for the kids.”
“Also, we had a stroller - it is wheelchair and stroller accessible.”
“There is a paved sidewalk that circles around the lake and is connected to a bridge.”
“It goes in a big loop all the way back to the parking lot.”
“The park also houses the Maitland History Campus for the Waterhouse Residence and workshop, as well as several historic markers.”
“In the center of the lake is a water fountain and along the lake's edge are birds, ducks, and ducklings.”
Plan your run at Lake Lily Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 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.
- Websitemaitland.recdesk.com
- Phone(407) 875-2848
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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