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Zephyr Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,122 Google reviews · Running trail in Zephyrhills, Florida · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Zephyr 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicRestroomsQuiet

Park with picnic and play areas, a pond, tennis courts, a walking path, and a splash pad.

What runners say about Zephyr Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,122 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Pretty cool place the lake is beautiful and on certain days you can sit back and watch military helicopters fly nearby (pics included).”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The city notes it has a lakeside fitness path, fishing access, picnic areas, and a peaceful shaded setting across 34 acres, which is exactly why it works so well for sunsets.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Between the fishing dock, open grass, and quiet lakeside path, it gives you space to either sit and think or create content that actually looks good on camera.”

Lovely park l very much enjoy the walking here, love that it has workout equipment throughout the park. When l walk here, l enjoy the water and birds. The park has a beautiful area with benches and memorial honoring veterans.

★★★★★ — Debra , Jan 2024

We love this park. Nice walking path around the pond with lots of wildlife.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Mar 2025

Nice little Park I love the Gazebo to play guitar. Excellent Acoustics. It has a little water park and bathroom facility very close it also has other gazebos on far side of the lake. There's also workout stations around the walking path that surrounds the lake. Very nice

★★★★☆ — Nothing , Feb 2019

Nice, clean park for walking, exercises on the course throughout, and two playgrounds. There is a seasonal splash pad, pickleball courts, pavilion, and restrooms. Bring some food for the many birds and squirrels.

★★★★★ — Theresa , Mar 2026

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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 7 mentions

“Pretty cool place the lake is beautiful and on certain days you can sit back and watch military helicopters fly nearby (pics included).”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Between the fishing dock, open grass, and quiet lakeside path, it gives you space to either sit and think or create content that actually looks good on camera.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The city notes it has a lakeside fitness path, fishing access, picnic areas, and a peaceful shaded setting across 34 acres, which is exactly why it works so well for sunsets.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“It has a little water park and bathroom facility very close it also has other gazebos on far side of the lake.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“The lake catches the light perfectly, the walking path gives you multiple angles, and the old oak trees make everything feel cinematic right before golden hour.”

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Plan your run at Zephyr 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.zephyrhills.fl.us
  • Phone(813) 780-0022

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Zephyr Park

38116 5th Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

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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.