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Possum Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,045 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Possum Creek 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.
Multi-use preserve featuring a skate park, dog park, nature trail & playground on 76 acres.
What runners say about Possum Creek Park
“Beautiful park that is well maintained most of the time.”
“Wonderful spot for children of all ages, plenty of shade and parking!”
Our first dog park together. My little Hera, 12 wks (now 10 mos). Now we review dog parks. This one has big and little dog runs with water spouts. Lots of nice small dogs in the morning. Well maintained. 5/5 stars
Beautiful park that is well maintained most of the time. It has two perfectly equipped dog parks, huge open fields with mobile soccer goals if needed, playground, with bathrooms, pavilion, skate park, and a large trail that goes around the perimeter.
Small park with an amazing skating area. Neighborhood garden, mini dog park, and jogging trail. Short nature trail to a large field great for frisbee and walking.
Great park! Lots of room to run around, soccer, garden, skate park, bathrooms and a large playground. Well kept property overall. Wonderful spot for children of all ages, plenty of shade and parking!
Trail conditions & character
“Kids playground, skate park that looked awsome ( in not a skateboarder so take that for what its worth) a decent sized dog park and a nice sized field for a pick up game of soccer.”
“Lots there: tables & grills, walking path, skatepark, garden, playground, exercise equipment area and restrooms.”
“Wonderful spot for children of all ages, plenty of shade and parking!”
Plan your run at Possum Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegainesvillefl.gov
- Phone(352) 334-5067
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