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Twin Lakes Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Twin Lakes 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.

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestrooms

Family destination with pavilions, jungle gyms and picnics plus basketball courts.

What runners say about Twin Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (121 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Even though this park is in bassville it's very clean and kept up good place for young kids quit and not too many people know about it”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“they have a beautiful bridge that you can walk across, there's plenty of birds, beautiful trees, 2 park areas, basketball courts and a trail to walk”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Beautiful little park perfect for walking the dog along concrete, tree shaded paths.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Beautiful little park perfect for walking the dog along concrete, tree shaded paths.”

Cute little park. I really love the shaded play area. Parking area is nice and big. There are 2 pavilions for parties or celebrations. A few picnic benches. There’s a basketball court and boardwalk over the water.

★★★★☆ — Nicole , Oct 2020

OMG I LOVE THIS PARK! they have a beautiful bridge that you can walk across, there's plenty of birds, beautiful trees, 2 park areas, basketball courts and a trail to walk

★★★★★ — Naya , Jan 2023

Nice place to walk around its got a big area playground with his/hers bathrooms , big tables and bench

★★★★★ — Tracy , Mar 2022

Decent little park and playground. It is not wheelchair accessible but there is a bench chair swing that an adult and child can swing on together and there are two little jungle gyms with rubber mulch around them. There is also a basketball court as well as a boardwalk nature trail with a few benches to sit throughout.

★★★★★ — Rainey , Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 121 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“they have a beautiful bridge that you can walk across, there's plenty of birds, beautiful trees, 2 park areas, basketball courts and a trail to walk”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Not sure if dogs are allowed but I did see some dog poop near the bushes that was not properly disposed of.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 4 mentions

“There is also a basketball court as well as a boardwalk nature trail with a few benches to sit throughout.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Beautiful little park perfect for walking the dog along concrete, tree shaded paths.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Nice place to walk around its got a big area playground with his/hers bathrooms , big tables and bench”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It is not wheelchair accessible but there is a bench chair swing that an adult and child can swing on together and there are two little jungle gyms with rubber mulch around them.”

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Plan your run at Twin Lakes 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
  • 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.
  • Websitelakecountyfl.gov
  • Phone+1 352-253-4950

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 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 Twin Lakes Park

35303 CR-473, Leesburg, FL 34788

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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.