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P.E.A.R. Park "Gateway"
4.7 ★★★★★ 238 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
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- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from P.E.A.R. Park "Gateway"'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.
County park for hiking and biking, featuring a dog area, baseball fields and courts.
What runners say about P.E.A.R. Park "Gateway"
“Now that we’re thoroughly into Fall, the muhly grass is gorgeous and there are so many purple flowers everywhere.”
“This park is extremely shaded, close restrooms, and there is a trail to walk 😊”
My exploration of PEAR Park continues on the North section of the park. It is very toasty today too, and the wide open trail is unforgiving as the Sun beats down on you like steal drums at a Soca Festival. Nature is starting to come out more and more. Bee's are nature's bouncers.
There is a nice shaded walking path along the creek/river. There is a fenced dog run. The south end has an impressive native plants garden with many butterflies and birds.
This county park has a dog park and also a nice loop trail to walk your dog on. There are two entrances to the park. The dog park entrance is right on 27 where you see the pickle ball courts. Then Pass the dog park parking area and go to the next parking area where the children’s playground is and park there.
PEAR Park is a well maintained excellent park for hiking, biking, bird and butterfly watching facility. The other day on the way to the park I saw this beautiful snake. Red on yellow kill a fellow. Red on black venom lack. I know what it is do you? This is the bridge where all of the frogs are talking.
Trail conditions & character
“This is by far my favorite park in the area for shaded hikes, feeling safe, and interesting things to see like the creek, baseball fields, courts, dog park, and gardens.”
“Now that we’re thoroughly into Fall, the muhly grass is gorgeous and there are so many purple flowers everywhere.”
“At one point, the trail gives you an option to continue in the frying pan or, go into the wooded trail that runs parallel to the main trail.”
“We walked the long loop which also includes another entrance not labeled gateway.”
Plan your run at P.E.A.R. Park "Gateway"
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone+1 352-253-4950
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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