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Lake Parker Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,514 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeland, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Parker 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.
Lake-view, kid-focused park featuring a playground with a pirate ship and swings, plus picnic areas.
What runners say about Lake Parker Park
“Bathrooms are clean plenty of parking, many trails to walk your fur babies or take a leasure stroll.”
“It's right next to the lake so you can play, fish and walk the 4 different trails to see wild life, lake life and the beautiful scenery.”
Really amazing! I can't believe that this is not a more advertised attraction. The playground and parks are clean and really well designed. (Babies to Too Cool tweens, able to assistance needed- all kids can find something here to enjoy. ) Well-shaded play areas. Lots of pavilions and clean facilities to enjoy.
I didn't know this park was here. I am amazed at the size of park and the awesome walking trails. Just be careful because there are gators at the park and you walk kinda close to the water. Over all I love this place. Parents there is an awesome playground there as well as picnic areas with grills.
This is a great park, with a variety of play structures (boat shaped playground, swings, zip-line, playground for smaller kids, music toys, and more). There a lots of benches, a bunch of pavilions with picnic tables, and 4 different jogging paths.
Well-marked trails, plenty of restrooms, a great playground. Good for birdwatching, nature walks. Disc golf. A really nice public park.
Trail conditions & character
“It's right next to the lake so you can play, fish and walk the 4 different trails to see wild life, lake life and the beautiful scenery.”
“Bathrooms are clean plenty of parking, many trails to walk your fur babies or take a leasure stroll.”
“There is a lake for fishing and a paved walk way for jogging, races, etc.”
“Bathrooms are clean plenty of parking, many trails to walk your fur babies or take a leasure stroll.”
“Great for strollers, bikes, wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at Lake Parker Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakelandgov.net
- Phone(863) 603-6302
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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