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Maxine Barritt Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 Google reviews · Running trail in Venice, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maxine Barritt 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.
Oceanfront park boasting scenic views, a walking path & an outdoor event space.
What runners say about Maxine Barritt Park
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and incredibly convenient, with nice bathrooms and ample parking that made everything easy for our family.”
“We especially loved the smooth, scenic walkway—perfect for a relaxing stroll—and the easy access to the dog park right next door.”
This is a beautiful park with trees and foliage and a lovely pond with several species of birds. You can see the gulf from many different spots along the 2/3 mile sidewalk path and can walk down to the beach. It is not crowded and people are spread out to assure distancing during the pandemic.
Lovely place for a walk especially at sunset. Lots of benches and some short boardwalks to watch the sunset from. Cement walkway around lake. Restrooms and picnic areas. Grab a snack from the food truck at Sharky’s and enjoy a meal with a view.
Beautiful shoreline park with limited beach access. Great place to go for a walk. Nice paved parking lot with plenty of parking. Lots of birds in this area. Paved perimeter loop trail around the pond. Gazebo with picnic areas. Bathrooms and showers. Nice view of the Venice fishing pier.
This was a great place to stretch our legs with an infant! There is lots of boardwalk (and shade) that allows us to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s sunny- baby had a good time too! There are a few benches/picnic tables that if you wanted to bring a lunch, it would be a great place to enjoy.
Trail conditions & character
“We especially loved the smooth, scenic walkway—perfect for a relaxing stroll—and the easy access to the dog park right next door.”
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and incredibly convenient, with nice bathrooms and ample parking that made everything easy for our family.”
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and incredibly convenient, with nice bathrooms and ample parking that made everything easy for our family.”
“We especially loved the smooth, scenic walkway—perfect for a relaxing stroll—and the easy access to the dog park right next door.”
“Nice paved parking lot with plenty of parking.”
“There is lots of boardwalk (and shade) that allows us to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s sunny- baby had a good time too!”
“Playground for the kids, with bathrooms and water fountains.”
Plan your run at Maxine Barritt Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevenicegov.com
- Phone(941) 861-7275
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
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