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Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

Stroller / ADATrailhead parking

Relaxed-feeling park for strolling, jogging and biking, featuring a playground and a circular walking path around a pond.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (147 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I like the park it's clean alot of benches but sometimes there are a few seedy characters so watch your kids don't just let them roam free or keep them in the playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“We got to admire the pride we have for him in this gorgeous park.”

Great little park, nice walk around the pond with my grandson. A little playground for tots. And a small baby gator in the pond with lots of birds throughout.

★★★★★ — Peter , Aug 2022

Love going down with my Madness 😁 my granddaughter Maddie 😊 she loves riding her big wheel down the bike path ❤️

★★★★★ — Jennifer , May 2022

Fountain lake park is a nice place to come take a stroll or a jog. Love the memorials to our veterans.

★★★★★ — David , Jan 2017

I like the park it's clean alot of benches but sometimes there are a few seedy characters so watch your kids don't just let them roam free or keep them in the playground. Usually there are just students from beacon college and children in that area. Good for walking around and around getting steps in.

★★★★☆ — Chanel , Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 147 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Well-maintained and clean park with free street parking.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteleesburgflorida.gov
  • Phone+1 352-728-9886
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Veterans Memorial Park

600 W Meadow St, Leesburg, FL 34748

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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.