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Oaks Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 Google reviews · Running trail in North Port, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oaks 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.
Park featuring hiking trails through sandy woods and by a creek.
What runners say about Oaks Park
“But if you walk a little ways on one of the trails it connects under highway 75 where you can cross into a beautiful area used for fourwheeling etc.”
“Special little park, doesn't feel like you're in Florida anymore when you walk down the tree-lined path along the creek.”
“The place is really quiet and has a lot of picnic tables to have lunch or snack.”
“Great to take dog for a quick walk.”
I knew as I drove up I'd love this park! Look at those beutiful trees! ( no facilities though) This place turned out to be more. As I was walking I thought hmmm, 4 wheel tracks, and the path was twisty and looked fun! Then I came across a motor bike and whatever those other things were ( see pics).
This place is quiet and beautiful! Right when you pull in there's a swing and picnic tables available by parking. Although there were no maps available, nor were the trails labeled like others around the area. There's a path that leads underneath a freeway bridge which leads to other trails which was neat.
nice little neighborhood park with 2 trails and a stream. noisy because near i-75 and 1 of the trails ends at the i-75 bridge going over the stream. still nice scenery and place to go walk thru light woods for 45 minutes or so. quick and easy to get to.
Jurassic park sized mosquitos. Lots of em. But beautiful scenic little trail right by the river. Great to take dog for a quick walk.
Trail conditions & character
“But if you walk a little ways on one of the trails it connects under highway 75 where you can cross into a beautiful area used for fourwheeling etc.”
“I went both directions ( from parking area) bit didn't go to "the end ", a storm is rolling in and didn't want to get stuck.”
“Great swing set right as you pull in and quite a fun pet friendly trail.”
“The place is really quiet and has a lot of picnic tables to have lunch or snack.”
“Special little park, doesn't feel like you're in Florida anymore when you walk down the tree-lined path along the creek.”
Plan your run at Oaks 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.
- 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.
- Websitenorthportfl.gov
- Phone(941) 429-7000
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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