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Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens' 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.

Scenic

Kid-friendly play area with slides, swings, and zip lines, plus a walk trail.

What runners say about Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (211 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“We thoroughly appreciated our visit to the park, particularly the beautiful garden area where we had the chance to explore and observe local wildlife.”

This park is so beautiful. The shade makes the heat somewhat bearable. My dog loves it here.

★★★★★ — Lori , Nov 2022

Really awesome playground geared towards various age groups! From the playground you can access the wide paved trail that loops all the way around the gardens. Lovely trail to walk, run, or bike along. Lots of beautiful bridges throughout the trail! Perfect spot for bird watching too.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Nov 2021

Birds are amazing!. Pleasant walk around ggardens and foot bridges connecting islands. Picnicking, bird watching and fishing.

★★★★★ — Follow , Mar 2022

Great to walk and stroll, enjoy nature and water views of lake. Beautiful park!!!♥️👍♥️👍

★★★★★ — Judy , Jan 2023

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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 11 mentions

“We thoroughly appreciated our visit to the park, particularly the beautiful garden area where we had the chance to explore and observe local wildlife.”

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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.
  • Websiteleesburgflorida.gov
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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 Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens

1851 Griffin Road, Leesburg, FL 34748

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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.