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Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 241 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Garden, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex'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.
Park with a large playground and picnic tables, plus a trail and walking paths.
What runners say about Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex
“Great shady kids play area, well kept and maintained and great facilities.”
“This beautiful place, located in Winter Garden near Apopka, FL, was the perfect escape my friend and I needed.”
“We stopped at many spots including the bridge on the trailhead, along the tree covered walk, large area with tree stumps, by the small building, and in the grassy area.”
“The trails are relatively easy to navigate and are well maintained.”
“Walking trail is very well maintained and an easy walk with kids although not too much shade in places so take water with you in summer.”
AN UNEXPECTED WONDERLAND! This park has so much variety to offer. We visited primarily for a day hike and a backpacking picnic. The hiking trails take you for a stroll along pristine woodlands with towering oak trees, along with rich grasslands, wetlands, marshes and a beautiful lakeside with spectacular views of…
This park is great for kids of all ages. One portion of the playground is meant for little ones and another portion is meant for big kids. I have been to this park several times and have never noticed it being crowded. There are lots of picnic tables and two shelters for public use. Clean bathrooms.
Beautiful park with a wonderful playground what is shaded a huge oak trees. They have two large covered areas with picnic tables. There is also a trail where you can launch kayaks and canoes. Dogs are allowed.
Tucker Ranch is a great park near downtown Winter Garden. They have ample parking, a large playground area, a flat walking trail, and nice picnic areas. It’s a beautiful park and perfect for amateur photographers. We visited to take photos and there are so many great photo spots along the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“We stopped at many spots including the bridge on the trailhead, along the tree covered walk, large area with tree stumps, by the small building, and in the grassy area.”
“Has a repatively clean restroom next to the children's playground.”
“This beautiful place, located in Winter Garden near Apopka, FL, was the perfect escape my friend and I needed.”
“Several times I have been there police have driven through the parking lot, which made me feel very safe.”
“They have ample parking, a large playground area, a flat walking trail, and nice picnic areas.”
“Drinking fountain, public restrooms and several picnic areas.”
Plan your run at Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex
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.
- Websitecwgdn.com
- Phone(407) 656-4155
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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