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Maximo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,976 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Petersburg, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Maximo 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.
This 70-acre oceanside park features a covered playground, boat ramps, an Indian midden site & more.
What runners say about Maximo Park
“Well kept, clean, and plenty to do in this quiet gem tucked off the interstate and off the bay.”
“Beautiful view and dog friendly 😍 they also have a disc golf course, playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, bike trails, picnic areas and bathrooms.”
“It has everything: boat ramps, free parking, shaded walking paths, picnic areas with grills, a little beach, a playground, and even disc golf.”
“Well kept, clean, and plenty to do in this quiet gem tucked off the interstate and off the bay.”
Maximo park is located at the foot of 275 leading you to the bridge. Great place to spend the day or just a few hours. Yes Park has it all. You can bring a picnic and enjoy one of the covered pavilions. There’s also a covered playground for the children. You could also walk your dog on a leash. Don’t forget the boat.
Well kept, clean, and plenty to do in this quiet gem tucked off the interstate and off the bay. There is a boat ramp with plenty of parking or space with trailers. There is a long area of paths for walking and biking, most of which is shaded. This park has 18 holes of frisbee golf that wind throughout the park.
A great place to walk your dog! Definitely a little rough trying to find parking during prime time, but doable and so worth the little adventure. It’s not a challenging trail by any means, but a nice walk through some wooded areas while navigating around the disc golf courses.
Maximo Park is now one of our favorite outdoor spots! It has everything: boat ramps, free parking, shaded walking paths, picnic areas with grills, a little beach, a playground, and even disc golf. It’s super peaceful and never feels too crowded.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful view and dog friendly 😍 they also have a disc golf course, playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, bike trails, picnic areas and bathrooms.”
“Well kept, clean, and plenty to do in this quiet gem tucked off the interstate and off the bay.”
“It has everything: boat ramps, free parking, shaded walking paths, picnic areas with grills, a little beach, a playground, and even disc golf.”
“Beautiful view and dog friendly 😍 they also have a disc golf course, playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, bike trails, picnic areas and bathrooms.”
“It has everything: boat ramps, free parking, shaded walking paths, picnic areas with grills, a little beach, a playground, and even disc golf.”
“Beautiful view and dog friendly 😍 they also have a disc golf course, playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, bike trails, picnic areas and bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Maximo Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — 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.
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- Phone+1 727-893-7441
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