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Pine Forest Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Eustis, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Pine Forest 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsWaterQuiet

Spacious park featuring basketball courts, ball fields, a baseball field, benches and picnic tables.

What runners say about Pine Forest Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (81 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Great park with basketball hiking trails playground and clean Pavilions for group parties.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Looks like a safe and peaceful place to take the kids to or just enjoy nature and the outdoors.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“It's a nice, quiet park for all ages to enjoy.”

Park is great for kids, has a play ground, large soccer field, bathrooms, basketball court, and 2 brand new baseball fields, might be making a walking path.

★★★★☆ — James , Feb 2018

It's just a playground, basketball court and baseball field. They are nice, but no walking/hiking trails, no where to walk a dog.

★★★★☆ — Danichia , Dec 2022

There is a hiking area here but most of the trail has been blocked off and half is under water maybe about ten min total able to hike. No dogs allowed. It's tricky to find it was behind the playground. Good field to have kids just play in and playground was nice. Good spot for a picnic. Had bathrooms as well.

★★★★☆ — Jese , Dec 2022

Great park with basketball hiking trails playground and clean Pavilions for group parties. Swing benches near the playground allow people to watch their kids, and the park all around is well maintained

★★★★★ — David , Aug 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Park is great for kids, has a play ground, large soccer field, bathrooms, basketball court, and 2 brand new baseball fields, might be making a walking path.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Looks like a safe and peaceful place to take the kids to or just enjoy nature and the outdoors.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“They are nice, but no walking/hiking trails, no where to walk a dog.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pine Forest 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelakecountyfl.gov
  • Phone(352) 253-4950

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 Pine Forest Park

32520 FL-44, Eustis, FL 32736

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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.