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Mill Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Running trail in Orange City, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Lake 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.
Leafy park featuring walking trails around a lake as well as picnic tables, playgrounds, and splash pads.
What runners say about Mill Lake Park
“It is a very well maintained, very clean no garbage, really nice, a park that you can go and do your exercises.”
“Beautiful park and nicely paved trail around the perimeter of a small but beautiful lake.”
“You'll see cranes, sometimes turtles, but nice semi wildlife feel in a quiet neighborhood.”
This is such a cool little park. There is quite a bit of parking compared to normal daily visitors. This park is very handicap accessible and easy to explore on their paved extra wide paths. The bathrooms are convenient and right next to a very cool little splash pad.
Beautiful park! It is nice and peaceful to walk around there. But you can't fish in there. There usually are many parking spots available
The park is surrounded by residential homes, it was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. There is a splash pond and small playground for the children, and a walking trail along the perimeter of the lake. People were friendly and I felt very safe. I highly recommend this park.
Nice park with wildlife. The paved trail around the lake is almost a mile. Has bathrooms and covered pavilions.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park and nicely paved trail around the perimeter of a small but beautiful lake.”
“It has bathrooms, many picnic shelters, a splash pad for the kids during warmer months and a basketball court.”
“Exercise area, play place, rubber track, concrete path around the lake, rest rooms, water fountain, splash pad,etc.”
“The park is surrounded by residential homes, it was easy to find and there was plenty of parking.”
“You'll see cranes, sometimes turtles, but nice semi wildlife feel in a quiet neighborhood.”
“A nice park with a paved loop sidewalk around a small lake.”
“Exercise area, play place, rubber track, concrete path around the lake, rest rooms, water fountain, splash pad,etc.”
Plan your run at Mill Lake 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteorangecityfl.gov
- Phone(386) 775-5454
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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