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Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Groveland, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial 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-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“We love this dog park it is grassy and very well kept.”

I really enjoyed my visit to this dog park. Conveniently I was the only one there when I went, so my dog was able to really let loose and run and hunt until his hearts content. They keep a path mowed and trimmed, but allow the majority of the park area remain in its natural state.

★★★★★ — Natalie , Apr 2020

They have a very well kept dog park. One for small,and one for larger dogs. Water fountains with dog accessibility. Nice benches to rest on while dogs are playing,either in sun or shaded areas. Overall very nice.

★★★★☆ — Edward , Feb 2023

Nice grassy area for dogs to run. Kinda got to put on GPS to know it's there go thru housing development.

★★★★☆ — Geraldine , May 2021

Looks nice just went to see it. Grassy area for dogs to run. Go nack and try it out.

★★★★☆ — Geraldine , Jan 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 20 mentions

“Our community dog park, it's great, people don't pick up after their dogs, but hey, other than that!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Restrooms too and very clean.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“Water fountains with dog accessibility.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitegroveland-fl.gov
  • Phone+1 352-429-0227

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 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 Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park

121 Maravilla Way, Groveland, FL 34736

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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.