Home › Florida › Tavares › Summerall Park
Summerall Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Tavares, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Summerall 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.
Canal-side park offering picnic tables, pavilions, benches, swings, a dock, and boat access; known for boating, kayaking and fishing.
What runners say about Summerall Park
“This is a great little park that has plenty of places to sit and swing, overlooking water, a clean restroom, and a nice little ramp to put in small boats/canoes or paddle boards.”
“It's known for its beautiful waters, diverse wildlife, and excellent fishing.”
“Small but quiet park, located in a quiet neighborhood along the Dora canal.”
We came here to kayak. This is a pretty little park on Dora canal with some lovely trees. If you take the dirt path vs the main entrance you get to the back of the park where there's a nice easy boat launch. We kayaked to the left and saw much wildlife for such a short and easy paddle.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great little park that has plenty of places to sit and swing, overlooking water, a clean restroom, and a nice little ramp to put in small boats/canoes or paddle boards.”
“This is a great little park that has plenty of places to sit and swing, overlooking water, a clean restroom, and a nice little ramp to put in small boats/canoes or paddle boards.”
“Small but quiet park, located in a quiet neighborhood along the Dora canal.”
“Parking area kind of limited and poorly marked but great spot to launch our kayaks.”
Plan your run at Summerall Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetavares.org
- Phone(352) 742-6319
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
Running trails near Tavares
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Tavares Ecological Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
Tavares Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 65 reviews
Peaceful park with well-maintained trails and picnic tables, plus a pond, and restrooms.
Aesops Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 241 reviews
Small park for dogs and kids, featuring a playground, a pond and tennis courts.
The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
45-acre green space with a dog park, playground & fishing pier, plus picnic shelters & a ball field.
Lake County Parks & Trails (Administration Office)
4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Kids' play area, dog park and dog-friendly trails, plus a track for walking/running.
Hickory Point Recreation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
Sprawling park with playgrounds, docks and picnic pavilions, plus soccer fields.