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Sam Smith Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Springs, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sam Smith 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.
Neighborhood park offering a playground, picnic pavilions, and grills, plus a small lake.
What runners say about Sam Smith Memorial Park
“The park has been newly renovated; with clean, safe restrooms, two covered, intense play areas; along with covered picnic tables.”
“Super fun park with unique playground equipment and the lake is a beautiful sight as well.”
“It seems to be a nice and pretty quiet park with restrooms.”
Excellent neighborhood park managed by the city and a great spot for families. Plenty of shade trees, open space and facilities for a picnic, as well as a playground. There is also a small walking path throughout the park that even takes you to a pond at the back of the park where you can also go fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“Super fun park with unique playground equipment and the lake is a beautiful sight as well.”
“It's a great little park with a small lake, several pavilions (that you can reserve online), an extensive playground, and bathrooms.”
“Parking is limited though so on the weekends it could get a little crazy”
“Bathrooms are pretty nice and water fountains work well.”
Plan your run at Sam Smith Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitewinterspringsfl.org
- Phone+1 407-327-1800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45 am–11:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:15 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 3 am–11:45 pm |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 5:45 am–10:30 pm |
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