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Raymond H. Neri Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 414 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Petersburg, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
1.1 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Raymond H. Neri 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.

Paved1.1 miLoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Large unspoiled park & bird habitat with a paved lakeside trail & plenty of open green space.

What runners say about Raymond H. Neri Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (414 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Bridge is the cut off but worth the stop to see the wildlife and beautiful nature surrounding.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Nice quiet park within a developed suburban area of houses, trailers, and light industry.”

Love this park. Not big but beautiful and alot of birds and wildlife, alligators 1.1 mile loop trail.

★★★★★ — Carrie , Jan 2020

Nice walking place. Only minus is when people don't pick up their dog droppings.

★★★★☆ — Katrina , Jan 2022

Nice little walking trail for the dog on concrete , they have restrooms and a doggy water station , a few areas to sit down

★★★★☆ — Nicole , Mar 2023

This park is mostly a path around a lake with fencing and foliage on both sides. There is a part with a large open field. There are a few over-water gazebos to look at the lake. There is a playground. Dogs are allowed on-leash and they have a dog water fountain/bowl system. There was plenty of parking when I went.

★★★★★ — Sierra , Apr 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Bridge is the cut off but worth the stop to see the wildlife and beautiful nature surrounding.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Nice little walking trail for the dog on concrete , they have restrooms and a doggy water station , a few areas to sit down”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Nice little walking trail for the dog on concrete , they have restrooms and a doggy water station , a few areas to sit down”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Nice little walking trail for the dog on concrete , they have restrooms and a doggy water station , a few areas to sit down”

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🚰 Water fountains 4 mentions

“Nice little walking trail for the dog on concrete , they have restrooms and a doggy water station , a few areas to sit down”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 4 mentions

“Paved walking paths, restrooms around a lake (lake is fenced off and not accessible).”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Nice quiet park within a developed suburban area of houses, trailers, and light industry.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“There was plenty of parking when I went.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Raymond H. Neri Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Loop distance1.1 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepinellas.gov
  • Phone+1 727-582-2100
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Raymond H. Neri Park

4300 Duval Park Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

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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.