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Lakefront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,588 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakefront 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.
What runners say about Lakefront Park
“The scenery is amazing, the area is clean and well-maintained, and there is plenty of space for families to enjoy.”
“There were many birds like Grey colored Herons, Egrets and beautiful ducks around this lake which was enjoyable to see for those that love nature.”
“I come here weekly for yoga classes under the trees — it’s the perfect peaceful setting to disconnect and recharge.”
Such a beautiful place and to know that it has always been there and always been somewhat unspoiled. Nice that you can see people walking around really enjoying the outdoors and the water and I love that they have beaches so the kids can play and swim as well.
My son loves coming here! It’s nice with bathrooms, a snack shack, playground, beach area, pavilions, walking paths, AND the splash pad that we can switch between. It’s very family friendly with good parking and they keep it well maintained.
This place is amazing to spend time with the kiddos and family or to have a birthday party like what we did. It has a lil bit of everything for them to not get bored. It's also a nice place for adults to walk around and enjoy the lake view. It also has a small store to buy ice cream and snacks by the playground.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lakefront is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The scenery is amazing, the area is clean and well-maintained, and there is plenty of space for families to enjoy. Whether you’re walking by the water, having a picnic, or just enjoying the view, it’s a great place to spend time.
Trail conditions & character
“There were many birds like Grey colored Herons, Egrets and beautiful ducks around this lake which was enjoyable to see for those that love nature.”
“I come here weekly for yoga classes under the trees — it’s the perfect peaceful setting to disconnect and recharge.”
“There was so much life at this place and there is parking on the street as well as 2 parking lots.”
“It’s nice with bathrooms, a snack shack, playground, beach area, pavilions, walking paths, AND the splash pad that we can switch between.”
Plan your run at Lakefront 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitestcloudfl.gov
- Phone+1 407-957-7392
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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