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Oval Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Mary, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Oval 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.

ShadedScenicRestroomsWater

Beautiful park and green space, featuring walking trails, open fields, and trees.

What runners say about Oval Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (131 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Over all the area is clean and the grass is cut”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“What a beautiful place to enjoy a nice walk and your family.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The park is open and does have shaded trees to cool off under.”

The park is open and does have shaded trees to cool off under. You have to bring your own activities due to it not having a playground or exercise points. There lots of room to run around or fly a kite. Bring a blanket and bring a ball and you are set.

★★★★☆ — Perry , Jun 2020

Small cute park. Lots of beautiful trees and windy cement wide trails. Enjoy taking my dog there for walks.

★★★★★ — Nicole , May 2020

Nice place for walking and playing with kids. Lots of trees gives tranquility.

★★★★★ — Nilesh , Aug 2020

Nice quiet place for walking. Benches are present around the park. You can even find small group playing there. Starbucks is nearby you can go for coffee after the walk.

★★★★☆ — Sikha , Feb 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 131 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Excellent park in Lake Mary, Starbucks nearby to enjoy warm cup of coffee while enjoying park view.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The park is open and does have shaded trees to cool off under.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“I didn't see any public restrooms so you'll have to use one in one of the businesses next to the park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Oval 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–8:30 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 Oval Park

900 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746

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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.