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Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 700 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Charlotte, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Larry Taylor Kiwanis 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.
Dog-friendly park with wooded walking trails, kids' play structures & picnic facilities.
What runners say about Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park
“Beeh going there for years it is a clean well kept park you can bring your dog there is a nice playground trails exercise equipment”
“A beautiful big old pond and a few really cool little bridges.”
“Plenty of shade with excellent maintenance staff that keeps the trail and equipment clean and ready to enjoy.”
“Great equipment for ALL ages.”
“I love taking my dog here for a walk.”
I have always seen plenty of wildlife there when I have gone in the morning or late afternoon. At noon hour, the animals seem to be resting in the shade somewhere. YMMV. Take a short walk...there is usually something great to see. What a great place to walk through! Well maintained. The paths are smooth.
Nice wooded walking park and kids playground. The parking is on the playground side. You can bring your leashed dog. I didn't walk the whole trail but noticed there is some exercise items along the trail.
Love going to Kiwanis. They have upgraded the playground area with new equipment over the past few years. Recently the trail got some new workout equipment. So, plenty to do with kids, or hiking along he trails. Its a nice little hidden area that is covered by trees.
Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park is out-of-the-way in Port Charlotte, Florida. It has a 1 mile trail. Some trails are cement some are dirt and there are several wooden boardwalks. It was not too busy today. They have exercise equipment along the trails if you’re interested in working out outside.
Trail conditions & character
“Beeh going there for years it is a clean well kept park you can bring your dog there is a nice playground trails exercise equipment”
“They have some pretty trails that are not difficult to walk, a restroom, parking lot, bicycle rack, kids playground and exercising equipment.”
“Plenty of shade with excellent maintenance staff that keeps the trail and equipment clean and ready to enjoy.”
“There are some water locations with bridges over them to view birds and fauna.”
“They have some pretty trails that are not difficult to walk, a restroom, parking lot, bicycle rack, kids playground and exercising equipment.”
“Great shaded trail, some paved, some packed stone.”
“It's handicap accessible and not only do they have equipment they have exercise equipment for 13 and above ideal location for an outing absolutely gorgeous”
Plan your run at Larry Taylor Kiwanis 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.
- 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.
- Websitecharlottecountyfl.gov
- Phone(941) 627-1074
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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