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The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 412 Google reviews · Running trail in Tavares, Florida · Posted hours

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Confirmed from The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

45-acre green space with a dog park, playground & fishing pier, plus picnic shelters & a ball field.

What runners say about The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (412 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Bathrooms are shockingly clean, great shade, beautiful views, much to do, a LOT of space easily 7+ Pavilions, plenty of parking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“This beautiful playground is open to public, free to public, but each time I go there, the place is empty, which is absolutely fine with me.”

🌳 shaded & cool 13 mentions

“Bathrooms are shockingly clean, great shade, beautiful views, much to do, a LOT of space easily 7+ Pavilions, plenty of parking.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“love this park, it has seating for large groups, it has small easy trails to walk, and it has a dog park that is divided by large or small dogs area.”

This is a lovely park with several different walking areas and playgrounds. My husband was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms. It was fun to find wild blackberries growing all along the edge of the lake.

★★★★★ — Katie , May 2024

I came here today for the first time, and I love it! I didn't know this park existed until I was at the Lake County Animal Shelter the other day. Came to Lake Idamere Park for a picnic, and ended up walking around exploring.

★★★★★ — Rachel , Apr 2021

Been here a few times and many more to come. You can lose track of time here easily. Bathrooms are shockingly clean, great shade, beautiful views, much to do, a LOT of space easily 7+ Pavilions, plenty of parking. Shade shade and more shade. Never enough shade in FL.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Aug 2024

This was a super cute little park, and the kiddos loved it!! It was a great place for them to run out energy before our 10 hour drive home. It had a lot of different things to do and I loved the little stage area it had for them to put on a show. It has really good paths for a nice stroll and it's very shaded.

★★★★★ — Dukesgirl22 , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 412 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 13 mentions

“Bathrooms are shockingly clean, great shade, beautiful views, much to do, a LOT of space easily 7+ Pavilions, plenty of parking.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“This beautiful playground is open to public, free to public, but each time I go there, the place is empty, which is absolutely fine with me.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“love this park, it has seating for large groups, it has small easy trails to walk, and it has a dog park that is divided by large or small dogs area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“We didn’t use the bathroom facilities or the fields, but the expansive playground was full of equipment that kept them playing for hours.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Bathrooms are shockingly clean, great shade, beautiful views, much to do, a LOT of space easily 7+ Pavilions, plenty of parking.”

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Plan your run at The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelakecountyfl.gov
  • Phone(352) 253-4950

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–7:30 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 The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park

12335 County Rd 448, Tavares, FL 32778

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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.