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Simmons Road Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Fernandina Beach, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Simmons Road 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.
What runners say about Simmons Road Park
“It's surprisingly cool even on hot days because of the canopy and the shade and seems like there's a breeze blowing all the time.”
Okay a nice little park it's a classic walk through the woods of old school Florida. Nice little trails well maintained pet friendly nice bathrooms nice parking. Very scenic not very large but comfortable. Pet friendly with disposal areas and bags available.
a wonderful small park with a manufactured 1/4 mile walking trail, dog friendly. Restrooms AND a cold water fountain. add a couple of shaded picnic tables (and even a library)! sadly there's a group that wants to add Frisbee golf, please, not HERE! it's a very peaceful park with lots of birds.
Awesome park on Simmons road that also connects to the “Amelia by the Sea” Trail. There is a shaded pathway for walking. A great place for walking the pups on a hot day. There are also public restrooms and water fountains here as well. There is also a gazebo with picnic tables for any occasion!
Very nice park with short walking trail, nice picnic area, restrooms, lending library and parking area. This park is along the Amelia River to Sea trail.
Trail conditions & character
“It's surprisingly cool even on hot days because of the canopy and the shade and seems like there's a breeze blowing all the time.”
“Very nice park with short walking trail, nice picnic area, restrooms, lending library and parking area.”
“a wonderful small park with a manufactured 1/4 mile walking trail, dog friendly.”
“There are also public restrooms and water fountains here as well.”
Plan your run at Simmons Road Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(904) 310-3350
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