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Sylvan Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 638 Google reviews · Running trail in Sanford, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sylvan Lake 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.
Large park with tennis courts & lessons, plus soccer fields, running trails & fishing.
What runners say about Sylvan Lake Park
“Wonderful playground area very shaded very well kept really pretty highly recommend”
“There are many picnic tables under beautiful pavilions and benches for taking in the sound of nature around the lake.”
“Wonderful playground area very shaded very well kept really pretty highly recommend”
This park has hidden beauty in all the picnic areas and wildlife trails, you just have to look for it. @jhphotodad
Great sports and nature park. Lots to here. Plenty of nice tennis courts, like 4 racquetball walls, soccer fields galore. Nice trails to walk n Pavillions to BBQ, plus a fishing dock and lake to enjoy. Very serene. If you are in the area, stop by and see for yourself
Lovely walking loop is mostly shady. There are many picnic tables under beautiful pavilions and benches for taking in the sound of nature around the lake. Tennis courts and ball fields are beautifully maintained.
Great fields, boardwalk is nice, bathroom ok. Dirt roads are a bit of a hassle but the shaded parking is top tier. Love this park, always busy.
Trail conditions & character
“Soccer matches for MLS Next Qualifier - clean field areas and good bathrooms.”
“There are many picnic tables under beautiful pavilions and benches for taking in the sound of nature around the lake.”
“Wonderful playground area very shaded very well kept really pretty highly recommend”
“There's many fields, a public restroom that's clean and ample parking.”
“I love when I can find bathrooms and water fountains.”
Plan your run at Sylvan Lake 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteseminolecountyfl.gov
- Phone(407) 665-2180
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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