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Mary Holland Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,044 Google reviews · Running trail in Bartow, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mary Holland 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyWaterQuiet

Waterside standby with fishing spots, a playground & pavilions for picnics & gatherings.

What runners say about Mary Holland Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,044 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The lakes are very clean trails are kept clean (concrete) bird watching excellent and very nice dog park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Lake could be cleaner nearby the playgrounds, but some beautiful views.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Where you can go fishing and also put your boat in the water very peaceful people are very friendly and this park is very quiet.”

Such a beautiful park. Beautiful views. A perfect place to walk around and take tons of pictures on every single area you go to. Has a playground for kids and swings. All in good condition. The beauty of nature, it can be seen everywhere in this park.

★★★★★ — Gracelie , May 2021

Great park to walk, look at the lake, and relax in the shade. There is plenty of parking too.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Jul 2025

Love this park. We visit every year. The lakes are very clean trails are kept clean (concrete) bird watching excellent and very nice dog park. 10 out of 10

★★★★★ — Sheri , Feb 2026

This park is awesome. Its never busy and such a big place. Plenty of stuff for the kids to play on. I love the walking trails as well. Very nice and quiet.

★★★★★ — Lyrical , Aug 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Lake could be cleaner nearby the playgrounds, but some beautiful views.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“The lakes are very clean trails are kept clean (concrete) bird watching excellent and very nice dog park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Where you can go fishing and also put your boat in the water very peaceful people are very friendly and this park is very quiet.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“I love how they have the water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Mary Holland 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofbartow.net
  • Phone(863) 534-0120
  • Social 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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mary Holland Park

2015 Shumate Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.