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Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 525 Google reviews · Running trail in Niceville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lions 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.
Waterside park featuring boat ramps and docks, picnic tables and pavilions.
What runners say about Lions Park
“A very nice and well kept park with benches right on the water.”
“Beautiful park by water with picnic tables, playground with swings, and a great little beach to play in the water.”
“Quiet and relaxed park where you can enjoy a quick lunch in your car or at the covered picnic benches with a view of the water.”
Nice park. Took my girl (service dog) there and she had fun running and sunning. Will be back for her to play in the water. Nice boat ramp and covered picnic areas. Benches by the water. Waiting to see it at sunset.
Nice quiet spot to sit and enjoy the view. Seems safe. However, not the best place to walk. You can only walk to far in either direction before you’re on private property.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet and relaxed park where you can enjoy a quick lunch in your car or at the covered picnic benches with a view of the water.”
“Quiet and relaxed park where you can enjoy a quick lunch in your car or at the covered picnic benches with a view of the water.”
“They have several parking spaces for trucks with trailers and there's a decent boat launch.”
Plan your run at Lions 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecityofniceville.org
- Phone(850) 279-6436
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 4 AM–11 PM |
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