Best running trails in Florida
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 1,140,826 reviews of Florida trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (610 in Florida do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 18 cities, 5 of them mixed, 2 loops, 7 shaded, and 1 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Tropical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 13,785 reviews
City park offering miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.
South Pointe Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews
Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.
Amelia Earhart Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,982 reviews
Family-friendly 515-acre park with petting zoo, playground & pony rides plus fishing in 5 lakes.
Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,661 reviews
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots.
Cranes Roost Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,355 reviews
Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.
Maurice A. Ferré Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,365 reviews
Spacious waterside park featuring a sand beach, large amphitheater & a playground.
Lettuce Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.
Okeeheelee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,087 reviews
1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, a BMX track & a disc golf course.
Philippe Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews
Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more.
Cascades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,229 reviews
24-acre recreational hub with paved trails, an amphitheater, historical landmarks & a war memorial.
Markham Park & Target Range
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,099 reviews
666-acre park featuring 11 miles of bike trails plus a model airplane field & lakes for jet skiing.
Depot Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,715 reviews
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more.
North Beach Oceanside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,811 reviews
Bustling thoroughfare lined with shops, nightclubs & art deco hotels, plus beachfront parks.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,393 reviews
Park with hiking & biking paths offers a range of outdoor activities among gardens & live oak trees.
John Prince Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,444 reviews
726-acre outdoor haven with campgrounds, ball fields, playgrounds & a golf center.
Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,237 reviews
Lakefront park offering a fishing pier, a paved walking trail, a playground & seasonal swimming.
Oceanfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,066 reviews
Park with a playground, beach access, picnic shelters & a bronze statue of a boy riding a dolphin.
Lake Eva Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,856 reviews
Grassy lakeside park offering a playground & aquatics center with an outdoor swimming pool.
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,784 reviews
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life.
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The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.
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