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Lake Maude Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Haven, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Maude Nature 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 public restroom and picnic tables, a spot for cookouts, and alligator sightings.
What runners say about Lake Maude Nature Park
“Clean playground with lush green grass.”
“Great shaded walking paths, small play area, restrooms, good parking in the shade.”
Great shaded walking paths, small play area, restrooms, good parking in the shade. Great place to walk a dog. Lots of birds to watch and 2 observation docks to look out over the lake.
Lovely little lake with two observation piers. The water is very clear and there are loads of water lilies and lily pads. Great place for a morning walk. Very old Florida vibe.
We enjoyed the park. I visited the place with my granddaughter to take a walk. I was looking for gators, very curiously, as I walked close to the edge of the lake!. We didn’t see any that day!.
The Lake Maude Nature Park is still beautiful and offers a great environment for family events, thanks to its excellent amenities. The facilities provided cater well to various activities, making it a pleasant spot for gatherings and leisure. However, it is important to exercise caution, especially with pets.
Trail conditions & character
“Great shaded walking paths, small play area, restrooms, good parking in the shade.”
“Great shaded walking paths, small play area, restrooms, good parking in the shade.”
Plan your run at Lake Maude Nature 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
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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