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Ungarelli Preserve

3.9 ★★★★☆ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Bradenton, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ungarelli Preserve'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Nature preserve with kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables, and wildlife sightings.

What runners say about Ungarelli Preserve

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.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful weather for a sweet short stretch here with my family.”

Nice place to free your mind of stress good hike used to come here all the time with my girlfriend and my dogs this is first time ive been back since she committed suicide.... Enjoy your life and the ones in it...

★★★★★ — Michael , Aug 2025

Lots of walking trails. Picnic benches under the gazebo. Handicap parking. Some shaded parking..

★★★★★ — Bill , Oct 2024

This is a newly developed Park area for just relaxing and taking in The View. It's not very large but it is very beautiful. it is located on the west side of the road about a quarter of a mile from Cortez Road. There's a gazebo with a couple of benches for sitting and viewing nature.

★★★★☆ — Chad , Dec 2017

This is a very small trail but very nice. Southern part of Palma Sola Bay. Many people like to bird watch and enjoy the day. Really close to Anna Maria Island and also close to where you can see manatees. North on Palma Sola Boulevard. A nice place to stop and take a breather if you are bicycling or jogging or walking.

★★★★★ — Jose , Aug 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“This is a newly developed Park area for just relaxing and taking in The View.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Nice picnic table setup, good parking area.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice place to free your mind of stress good hike used to come here all the time with my girlfriend and my dogs this is first time ive been back since she committed suicide.”

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Plan your run at Ungarelli Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemymanatee.org
  • Phone(941) 748-4501
  • 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

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 Ungarelli Preserve

4000 Palma Sola Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34209

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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.