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School Avenue Multi-Use Recreation Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Sarasota, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from School Avenue Multi-Use Recreation Trail'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.

What runners say about School Avenue Multi-Use Recreation Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Good, but watch out for the electric bikes and scooters. They will run you over.

★★★★★ — Brian , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 1 reviews →

Plan your run at School Avenue Multi-Use Recreation Trail

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.
  • Websiteletsplaysarasota.com
  • Phone+1 941-263-6386

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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 School Avenue Multi-Use Recreation Trail

2193 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239

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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 Something out of date?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.