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Tom Bennett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 734 Google reviews · Running trail in Bradenton, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Tom Bennett 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, serene, clean open space, offering a playground with picnic tables and trails, plus a lake for fishing.
What runners say about Tom Bennett Park
“Visitors appreciate its clean facilities from restrooms to picnic areas with staff praised for superb upkeep.”
“Overall, the park is beautiful with paved walking trails, nature, volleyball, fitness equipment & disc golf.”
“There are many tree groves with benches to sit in the shade as well as barbques with a nearby picnic table sprinkled around amongst the groves.”
“The courses are well marked with concrete pads to throw from and boards that show the length of the hole and direction.”
“All told, Tom Bennett Park delivers a thoughtful blend of active fun and natural calm, making it an excellent destination for families, fitness buffs, and nature lovers alike.”
Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton is a well‑maintained, multi‑use gem offering roughly 200 acres of recreation and natural beauty. Centrally located near I‑75, it’s easy to reach and open daily from sunrise to sunset.
I took my kids here to see what was going on I found an amazing park. Plenty of trails to walk wildlife is awesome I think this is one of the biggest disc golf courses I've ever seen also which was around the park and it's so close to 75 you think you would hear a lot of noise butit is fairly quiet.
Great place for various activities if you want a volleyball court, disc golf course, playground, pavilion with restrooms, bike and walking paths or nature trails this place is for you. Something for everyone from kids to the adults and spread out enough no one is on top of each other .
Big park with hiking trails that are mostly paved with some shade. They have everything here: restrooms, plenty of parking , playground, volleyball, picnic tables, canoe launch, fishing, frisbee golf course. Lots of wildlife and benches around the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, the park is beautiful with paved walking trails, nature, volleyball, fitness equipment & disc golf.”
“They have everything here: restrooms, plenty of parking , playground, volleyball, picnic tables, canoe launch, fishing, frisbee golf course.”
“2-mile looping trail meanders through the grounds, offering a perfect, wheelchair-friendly route for runners, walkers, and dog walkers (on-leash, of course!”
“The courses are well marked with concrete pads to throw from and boards that show the length of the hole and direction.”
“There are many tree groves with benches to sit in the shade as well as barbques with a nearby picnic table sprinkled around amongst the groves.”
“They have everything here: restrooms, plenty of parking , playground, volleyball, picnic tables, canoe launch, fishing, frisbee golf course.”
“Keep an eye out for wading birds and enjoy the serene escape from the everyday.”
“Forget everything you think you know about local parks—Tom Bennett Park is on another level.”
Plan your run at Tom Bennett Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1.2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemymanatee.org
- Phone(941) 742-5923
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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