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Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Ocala, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway 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 paved and natural-surface trails, picnic areas, and a restroom, plus a playground.
What runners say about Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway Park
“The paved trails are well kept and a nice ride on a road bike, but the plethora of dirt trails allow for a fun ride as well.”
“It is plenty wide for two way traffic and passing with lots of nice curves and some hills passing through some truly beautiful woodlands in Central Florida just outside of Ocala.”
The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is the epitome of what a bike trail should be.The asphalt blacktop looks newly paved and is almost perfectly smooth the entire 15+ mile ride.
This place has so much wildlife. Early risers will see the most deers and Fox Squirrels. I come here for the hiking trails for running and just enjoy the serenity.
Every time I go back home I take a walk with the family down this greenway. It's great for hiking and biking. The paved trails are well kept and a nice ride on a road bike, but the plethora of dirt trails allow for a fun ride as well. Highly recommend visiting during the blackberry season.
Wonderful park full of wide paved trails for walking, running or biking, dog friendly, child playground, nature trails for bird watching or cross state hiking with markers, encouraging signs and benches for resting. No water on trails so bring a water bottle and enjoy.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved trails are well kept and a nice ride on a road bike, but the plethora of dirt trails allow for a fun ride as well.”
“I just wish there was someone who came around periodically throughout the day to clean the bathrooms.”
“Also google maps may take you to the maintenance facility the park is on a main road called Baseline road, Marjorie Harris Carr Baseline road trailhead is what to search for.”
“Awesome place to ride your bike, walk your dog, or run.”
“It is plenty wide for two way traffic and passing with lots of nice curves and some hills passing through some truly beautiful woodlands in Central Florida just outside of Ocala.”
“There are water and toilet facilities at the Santos Trailhead and further down their is an equestrian campground that also has accessible facilities.”
Plan your run at Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway 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
- 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.
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone+1 352-671-8560
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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