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Warm Mineral Springs Park
4 ★★★★☆ 3,100 Google reviews · Running trail in North Port, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Warm Mineral Springs 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.
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water.
What runners say about Warm Mineral Springs Park
“The changing cabins are still being rebuilt after the hurricane, but everything else is clean and well-maintained.”
“Went November 8 with very beautiful weather.”
“The "fountain of youth" has a unique, peaceful atmosphere that you won't find at your typical community pool or beach.”
I stopped by to explore before we go. It has a larg parking lot. One food truck. A bit of a walk from parking lot to the water, so if you are challenged in that area you might want to be dropped off at the door. There are a lot of chairs and lounge chairs, but first come first serve.
Went November 8 with very beautiful weather. There is plenty of parking and do not know of any limit to people that can come and if they start turning people away. My guess is that c admission is pricey which turns a bunch of people away so it was not overly filled up.
Trail conditions & character
“There are chairs and loungers available, plus restrooms and a foot shower.”
“The "fountain of youth" has a unique, peaceful atmosphere that you won't find at your typical community pool or beach.”
“The weather was absolutely perfect, and the free parking was a much-appreciated perk that made the arrival process stress-free.”
Plan your run at Warm Mineral Springs Park
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenorthportfl.gov
- Phone(941) 429-7275
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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