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Walsingham Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,709 Google reviews · Running trail in Seminole, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Walsingham 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.
Featuring 5 habitat areas, such as a reservoir & botanic garden, this park offers fishing & hiking.
What runners say about Walsingham Park
“The bathrooms were clean and there are many spots for a picnic.”
“the path is in partial sun, it has sporadic bbq grills/ picnic areas, bathrooms, playground areas, a dog park and beautiful water views.”
“The western part of the park is dominated by lawns and offers little shade.”
What a great place to bring the kids, relax or just walk around on the trails and enjoy nature. Being at the park is like being in another world... you may also bring your best friend, he will love you for it. Excellent location for a birthday.. Plenty of parking spaces. This park can be easily spotted from the road.
The western part of the park is dominated by lawns and offers little shade. that said, the playground and dog park are under live oaks that make for a nice scenery and provide plenty of share. If you want to walk a loop, you have to leave the park for a couple hundred yards and it's northern border.
I love coming to Walsingham Park even just for a drive. Large parks with lots to explore. Great paths for biking, walking, skating, a dog park and now they have a new playground for the kids. Highly recommend even just driving through the park and just being surrounded by the trees.
November 2, 2025 Fletcher and I walked a portion of the trail that takes you around the lake, lovely park, and dog 🐕 walking trail! Also saw tons of blue jays which was nice! And I saw they have a free mulch area that is cool!
Trail conditions & character
“the path is in partial sun, it has sporadic bbq grills/ picnic areas, bathrooms, playground areas, a dog park and beautiful water views.”
“the path is in partial sun, it has sporadic bbq grills/ picnic areas, bathrooms, playground areas, a dog park and beautiful water views.”
“the path is in partial sun, it has sporadic bbq grills/ picnic areas, bathrooms, playground areas, a dog park and beautiful water views.”
“The western part of the park is dominated by lawns and offers little shade.”
“If you want to walk a loop, you have to leave the park for a couple hundred yards and it's northern border.”
Plan your run at Walsingham Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitepinellascounty.org
- Phone+1 727-582-2100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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