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Tomlinson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · Running trail in Gulfport, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Tomlinson 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.

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Locally popular space featuring baseball fields, a playground and a dog area or fountain.

What runners say about Tomlinson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (194 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“baseball fields are well maintained, playground area has lots of unique equipment and even some rock climbing boards.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Additionally, there is a shaded space with body weight strength equipment and a couple of cardio options.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Great park, lots of wicked fun outside equipment for all ages (yes also adults) and plenty of shade.”

At dusk a lively but not too crowded welcoming neighborhood coated steel play park.. With gated little kids park, big kids park structures, exercise equipment, divided by sidewalk with covered water fountain and doggie fountain.

★★★★★ — Melania , Jun 2018

Wonderful park for the whole family. While the kids get their energy out on the play ground the adults can burn some cals on the buildt in work out equipment. This park is in the middle of a subdivision making it safer than by a main street. Its mostly shaded.

★★★★★ — K3 , Jun 2018

I walk to the park just to use and enjoy the exercise equipment. There are signs on almost everything that states no children under 14 but parents just do not care. It's gotten so bad that I'm going to be going to another park.

★★★★☆ — Dusty , Jun 2024

Great location to walk, jog or pet walks. Small pond with lots of activity. Covered play area and exercise section. Water fountains for both us and pets.2- Little league fields. Parking lot under trees and concrete pad.

★★★★★ — Efren , Jun 2026

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Dogs are not allowed in the fenced area but its very simple to sit on a bench outside of the area with your pet.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Additionally, there is a shaded space with body weight strength equipment and a couple of cardio options.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“FYI The baseball field restrooms are only open when there’s an event.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“With gated little kids park, big kids park structures, exercise equipment, divided by sidewalk with covered water fountain and doggie fountain.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking lot under trees and concrete pad.”

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Plan your run at Tomlinson 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

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 Tomlinson Park

1800-1818 55th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707

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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.