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Trotwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 846 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Springs, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trotwood 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 green space with courts for basketball, tennis & racquetball, plus softball & soccer fields.
What runners say about Trotwood Park
“The kids love the splash pad and the restrooms are usually clean (unless it's really crowded but then how could anyone keep up in that situation).”
“There’s a beautiful pavilion, playground and splash pad for the kids, as well as a baseball diamond, tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts.”
“The perfect park for kids an adults as there's an activity gym area, a pond for fishing (not sure if that's allowed), splash pad, a huge shaded park!”
Very nice park in Winter Springs. There’s a beautiful pavilion, playground and splash pad for the kids, as well as a baseball diamond, tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts. There’s a large open area for kids to play soccer, football, or anything else.
Lots of shade, plenty of space, a lovely pond with a boardwalk you can fish off, and multiple pavillions to have lunch at. The kids love the splash pad and the restrooms are usually clean (unless it's really crowded but then how could anyone keep up in that situation).
Was nice for the kids, not as much to enjoy as an adult. Really just a big playground and splash pad. Lots of big parties going on too. Was hoping for a nice area to walk and enjoy before getting stuck at a playground and it was lacking.
Trail conditions & character
“There’s a beautiful pavilion, playground and splash pad for the kids, as well as a baseball diamond, tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts.”
“The kids love the splash pad and the restrooms are usually clean (unless it's really crowded but then how could anyone keep up in that situation).”
“The perfect park for kids an adults as there's an activity gym area, a pond for fishing (not sure if that's allowed), splash pad, a huge shaded park!”
“Lots of shade, plenty of space, a lovely pond with a boardwalk you can fish off, and multiple pavillions to have lunch at.”
Plan your run at Trotwood 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewinterspringsfl.org
- Phone+1 407-327-1800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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