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Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 975 Google reviews · Running trail in Ormond Beach, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Michael Crotty Bicentennial 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.

BoardwalkShadedLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park boasting oceanfront beach & riverfront boardwalk with tree-covered roads, campsites & dog park.

What runners say about Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (975 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It has a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court, two dog parks (for large and small dogs) and well maintained nature trails.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Just found this amazing park with beautiful Pickle Ball courts, super welcoming and friendly players, excellent gorgeous location, right on the coast!”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“If you head back into the park there is an excellent playground for the small kids that is completely covered and in the shade.”

The dog park is mostly sand which didn’t bother me or my dogs. There is a separate large and small dog areas. They enjoyed it. Plenty of parking. Trails and a boardwalk to meander along. Nice playground for the kiddos. Beach is right across the street and is a very quiet stretch with no cars on the beach.

★★★★★ — Bo , May 2022

Plenty of free parking and walk way to access the beach. A blinking light to cross the street. A outside shower, feet wash, public bathrooms and picnic tables to eat at with outside grills.A small board walk that is built for handicap.

★★★★★ — Christina , Aug 2021

We come here almost every day and have a great time. Fully fenced, plenty of shade, dual gated entrances, Small and Large Dog park separated, and many fountains. Definitely a great place to bring your dog.

★★★★★ — Liz , Nov 2018

This is the biggest dog park I've ever seen. There's a nice Sandy trail up the middle separating the small dog park from the big dog. The big dog is enormous but there was hardly anybody in it. There was a group of about 10 adults all in the small dog park with all sizes of dogs running around. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ — Hugh , Nov 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 26 mentions

“There are large breed and small breed dog parks, playground area, a few basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a half-sized racquetball/handball court.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Just found this amazing park with beautiful Pickle Ball courts, super welcoming and friendly players, excellent gorgeous location, right on the coast!”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The Ocean is Always Peaceful and Refreshing🌊 The bathrooms were open, however at the time of my visit Only one hand dryer was working.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There is ample parking for the beach even on the weekends with a beautiful street here of beach without condos or buildings.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“If you head back into the park there is an excellent playground for the small kids that is completely covered and in the shade.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“Trails and a boardwalk to meander along.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“A blinking light to cross the street.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Has many benches and a few water stations.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Proboly not easy to push a wheelchair on the beach but you could look down and maybe take pics near the beach.”

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Plan your run at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
  • Websitevolusia.org
  • Phone(386) 441-6252

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 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 Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park

1800 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

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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.