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Ollie's Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 433 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Charlotte, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ollie's Pond 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.
Walking and birdwatching park surrounding a pond and a trail featuring gators.
What runners say about Ollie's Pond Park
“Clean outdoor walking trail nestled back in a neighborhood.”
“0 mile walking trail around a beautiful pond to enjoy nature, beautiful sunsets, and the birds!”
“It's also dog-friendly, with waste disposal stations located on the path.”
A tucked away swamp that has a great loop walking path. Highly recommend to come get your steps in and take in some fresh air!
Great spot to take a 45 minute break during the day. Bird watchers will love it. 3/4 of it is walking and seeing the lake but there’s also a small trail and woods to explore on the back end near the parking lot. Note: maps won’t likely take you to the parking, which is at the corner of Avon and Gobron.
This is a nice nature walk park. If you enjoy seeing birds,turtles, and other wildlife this place is for you. It’s nestled in a neighborhood well hidden,you would never know that this little natural wonder park existed. Great place for a walk with nature and friends shady trees a plus.
A lovely park with a nice clear trail. Lots of birds and wildlife to see. Lots of nesting birds. Dog friendly but keep them away from the water due to Alligators. Dog waste stations available around park as well as benches. A nice hidden gem in town.
Trail conditions & character
“0 mile walking trail around a beautiful pond to enjoy nature, beautiful sunsets, and the birds!”
“It's also dog-friendly, with waste disposal stations located on the path.”
“3/4 of it is walking and seeing the lake but there’s also a small trail and woods to explore on the back end near the parking lot.”
“Gravel path, but mostly level and well maintained.”
Plan your run at Ollie's Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecharlottecountyfl.gov
- Phone(941) 627-1074
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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