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Palatlakaha Recreation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 493 Google reviews · Running trail in Clermont, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Palatlakaha Recreation 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.

BoardwalkShadedTrailhead parking

Lakeside park featuring kid-friendly amenities, such as a playground, picnic tables and a boardwalk.

What runners say about Palatlakaha Recreation Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (493 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Kept in really good and clean shape.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Lots of big trees to enjoy the natural shade and breeze.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“very family friendly park.”

Great park for all ages. Many amenities. Many things to do. Kept in really good and clean shape. The boardwalk to the lake is nice and relaxing. Lots of big trees to enjoy the natural shade and breeze. They have covered seating areas as well. The playground area is amazing after the renovations.

★★★★★ — The , May 2019

It’s a beautiful playground, lots to do. The kids love the seesaw and the nature path.

★★★★★ — Piratey , Sep 2019

Excellent park for the kids. Plenty to do and plenty of shade and parking

★★★★★ — Ryan , Mar 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 493 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Lots of big trees to enjoy the natural shade and breeze.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“The boardwalk to the lake is nice and relaxing.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Only issue is the limited parking…I end up in grass a lot.”

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Plan your run at Palatlakaha Recreation Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteclermontfl.gov
  • Phone(352) 394-3500
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 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 Palatlakaha Recreation Park

1250 12th St, Clermont, FL 34711

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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.