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Wilson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 352 Google reviews · Running trail in Davenport, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Wilson 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.

PavedShadedRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Relaxed space with picnic areas, restrooms, a playground and a splash area.

What runners say about Wilson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (352 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 12 mentions

“They have bathrooms and 2 shaded pavilions that has about 3 tables underneath it off to the side by the open field area, a few hundred feet from the splash pad.”

It’s a nice little splash pad to for kids something local to do which is nice. They have bathrooms and 2 shaded pavilions that has about 3 tables underneath it off to the side by the open field area, a few hundred feet from the splash pad.

★★★★☆ — Rosie , May 2024

It's a nice small park, beautiful and free. The park has a field to run around and play sports but the main attraction in my opinion would be the water fountains. The kids love it, and it's a great place to cool off. I recommend bringing snacks because I didn't see a convenient store nearby.

★★★★☆ — Abraham , May 2019

Shady areas. No playground. Kids enjoyed games in the grass. So thankful for a place to get wet! Please add some swings- maybe some bench swings around the trail would be so fun! Restrooms. Shower. Water fountain!

★★★★☆ — Bethany , Sep 2024

It's a small community sprinkler park to just sit and relax, while kids get wet. There is plenty of grass space for kids to run around or just sit for a picnic. Sometimes, they have the water low, but kids enjoy it regardless.

★★★★☆ — Noemi , May 2024

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 12 mentions

“They have bathrooms and 2 shaded pavilions that has about 3 tables underneath it off to the side by the open field area, a few hundred feet from the splash pad.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“It also have restrooms that are open and you can used also it have a open lawn that you can do picnics and the area is great to bring your kids around and have fun.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“The park has a field to run around and play sports but the main attraction in my opinion would be the water fountains.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“I also don’t love that the whole thing is cement/concrete around the splash pad.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Free parking, seating is limited but you can bring towels and blankets for the grassy area.”

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Plan your run at Wilson Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitemydavenport.org
  • Phone(863) 419-3300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 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 Wilson Park

County Rd 547, Davenport, FL 33837

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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.