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Elevated wood or composite decking, usually carrying a path over marsh, wetland, dune or shoreline where a conventional trail cannot go. Boardwalks are flat and dead-level, and they are often the most scenic stretch of any route — the payoff is water views and wildlife you cannot reach otherwise. Two things to plan around: wet or frosty decking is slippery, with newer composite gripping better than old planks, and boardwalks tend to be narrow, so on a busy weekend you are sharing a few feet of width with walkers stopping for photos. Most are a segment inside a longer trail rather than a run in themselves.

1,080 trails in this directory have a boardwalk surface — most of them in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan. Surface comes from each trail's own description, its website and what runners say in reviews; long trails can change surface partway, so check the segment you plan to run.

The 144 most-reviewed boardwalk trails

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow these to exactly what you want, then jump to your state below for the full list of all 1,080.

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Hampton Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16,749 reviews

Hampton, NH

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities.

Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

Coligny Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,470 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus Wi-Fi, swings & beach equipment rentals.

South Pointe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.

Crandon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 11,483 reviews

Key Biscayne, FL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Wekiwa Springs State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 reviews

Apopka, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.

Atlantic City Boardwalk

4.4 ★★★★☆ 11,164 reviews

Atlantic City, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Iconic oceanfront boardwalk featuring views & a variety of shops & restaurants since 1870.

Sand Key Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,440 reviews

Clearwater, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Expansive white-sand beach offering plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities.

Bushkill Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,260 reviews

Bushkill, PA

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park with a 100-ft. waterfall plus trails, fishing, boating & other family-friendly activities.

Belle Isle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,136 reviews

Detroit, MI

LoopBoardwalkScenic

982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.

Henderson Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,882 reviews

Destin, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Beach haven featuring a boardwalk & a pet-friendly nature trail, plus a playground & campground.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,998 reviews

Melbourne Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving.

Mount Trashmore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,942 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Former landfill now a city recreational area with a skate park, picnicking & sports facilities.

Lovers Key State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,495 reviews

Fort Myers Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.

Anastasia State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,225 reviews

St. Augustine, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,795 reviews

Bushkill, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Vast forested preserve featuring hiking trails, campsites & water sports on the Delaware River.

Ontario Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,725 reviews

Rochester, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Popular beachside park known for its century-old carousel, swimming, boating & rentable shelters.

Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews

New Orleans, LA

BoardwalkScenic

Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.

Hollywood North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,188 reviews

Hollywood, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.

Manatee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,081 reviews

Fort Myers, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Waterfront park providing trails, up-close views of manatees, an amphitheater & kayak rentals.

Juanita Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,833 reviews

Kirkland, WA

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

This park features a sandy beach, volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields, fishing & a playground.

Smyrna Dunes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

New Smyrna Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Pets are allowed on leash at this large public park with an array of land & water activities.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,012 reviews

Waco, TX

BoardwalkDog-friendly

Paleontological site featuring in-situ fossils of a herd of Ice Age mammoths & other animals.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.

Cape May Point State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews

Cape May Point, NJ

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.

Sawgrass Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,682 reviews

St. Petersburg, FL

2 miBoardwalkScenic

Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.

John Chesnut Sr. Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,383 reviews

Palm Harbor, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park.

Bishop Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,409 reviews

Wyandotte, MI

BoardwalkScenic

Site features a fishing pier, picnic deck & shelters, playground equipment & basketball courts.

Bonita Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,194 reviews

Bonita Springs, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

A volleyball court, playground & picnic shelters highlight this park adjacent to a popular beach.

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,474 reviews

Bay City, MI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

This destination for a range of activities, including biking, fishing & hiking, also has campsites.

Galveston Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews

Galveston, TX

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.

Canaveral National Seashore

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,922 reviews

New Smyrna Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Picturesque, secluded park by the ocean with swimming, fishing, wildlife-watching & other features.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.

Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Burlington, VT

BoardwalkScenic

Community park on the lake featuring a boardwalk, sailing lessons & kayak & canoe rentals.

Salem Willows Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,861 reviews

Salem, MA

BoardwalkScenic

Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts.

Cherie Down Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,754 reviews

Cape Canaveral, FL

BoardwalkScenic

This 7-acre beach park features a 200-ft. boardwalk along sand dunes, plus picnic shelters.

Highlands Hammock State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews

Sebring, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Huge park offers full camping facilities, trails & wildlife in an old-growth cypress swamp.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Westerville, OH

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.

Bronx Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews

Bronx, NY

BoardwalkScenic

Floodplain forest on an artificial island in the Bronx River, with walking trails & lookouts.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,375 reviews

North Palm Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Secluded, 438-acre destination featuring wildlife, nature walks & kayaking in lush environs.

Wakodahatchee Wetlands

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,299 reviews

Delray Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Habitat for a wide range of animals such as alligators & turtles with boardwalks for viewing.

Harkness Memorial State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,148 reviews

Waterford, CT

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

1906 mansion with lawns & landscaped gardens, plus views of Long Island Sound; guided tours offered.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,195 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

10 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.

Clam Pass Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,139 reviews

Naples, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Serene park featuring a variety of plants & wildlife plus a beach, a boardwalk & more.

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,063 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Relaxed park with a mile-long pier featuring fishing, gift shops, ice cream and a campsite, plus outdoor showers.

South Beach Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,061 reviews

Vero Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Beach park featuring lifeguards, grassy areas, shelters, forest walking paths, restrooms & more.

Red Reef Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,118 reviews

Boca Raton, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

A 67-acre oceanfront park for swimming, snorkeling & surf fishing that includes a nature center.

Union Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,088 reviews

New Bern, NC

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular park along the Neuse & Trent Rivers featuring play equipment, a large gazebo & a boardwalk.

Turkey Creek Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,982 reviews

Palm Bay, FL

BoardwalkScenic

130-acre preserve with a boardwalk, jogging trails & a nature center housing exhibits & a gift shop.

Cauble Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,083 reviews

Acworth, GA

BoardwalkScenic

25-acre lakefront park with a white sandy beach & facilities for picnics, fishing & boating.

Hayden Falls Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews

Dublin, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring a 35-ft. waterfall & an overlook accessed via a boardwalk, plus picnic tables.

Crescent Bay Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,993 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.

DeSoto State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,827 reviews

Fort Payne, AL

BoardwalkScenic

Mountaintop 3,502-acre state park with waterfalls, a nature center, pool & 25 mi. of trails.

Jaycee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,856 reviews

Vero Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Open & covered picnic areas dot the park at this beachfront spot with raised walkways in the dunes.

A. L. Anderson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,821 reviews

Tarpon Springs, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area with a dog park, walking trails & picnic spots, plus a boat ramp & fishing access.

David T. Kennedy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,766 reviews

Miami, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park offering an off-leash dog area, outdoor gym, walking path & beach volleyball.

Goddard Memorial State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,612 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

BoardwalkScenic

Recreational destination with picnic sites, lawns, woods, horse trails & a 9-hole golf course.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,593 reviews

Bay City, MI

BoardwalkScenic

Large riverside park with sports fields & walkways, plus a marina, an arboretum & a concert stage.

Gilchrist Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,471 reviews

Punta Gorda, FL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier & community events.

Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews

Boynton Beach, FL

1.5 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Man-made 100-acre wetlands & 1.5-mile boardwalk for egret & bunting watching, plus a nature center.

Carpenter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,445 reviews

Thornton, CO

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Park featuring an amphitheater, a carousel, a boat house, a playground, a skate park & sports.

George C. McGough Nature Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews

Largo, FL

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Tranquil city park boasting an abundant aquatic turtle population viewed from a deck & boardwalk.

Charnow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,498 reviews

Hollywood, FL

Boardwalk

Beachside park with a children's splash fountain, playground & picnic pavilions.

Ijams Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.

Leo J. Ryan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,370 reviews

Foster City, CA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park featuring a boardwalk, boat launch & grassy areas, plus tennis & basketball courts.

J Owen Grundy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,363 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

BoardwalkLitScenic

Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.

Shem Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,313 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.

Ocean View Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,357 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,349 reviews

Decatur, AL

BoardwalkScenic

35,000-acre area offers habitat for endangered wildlife, nature trails, a visitor center & fishing.

Bowditch Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,324 reviews

Fort Myers Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Gainesville, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity.

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,273 reviews

Boynton Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings.

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,260 reviews

Port St. Lucie, FL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Sizable botanic garden featuring a colorful array of unique flowers & plants, with a gift shop.

Shepard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,296 reviews

Cocoa Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

A 5-acre oceanfront park offering picnic areas, shower facilities & a view of space launches.

Andrew Brown Park East

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,155 reviews

Coppell, TX

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Neighborhood park with volleyball, softball & basketball courts, a playground & a fishing pier.

Ponce De Leon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,217 reviews

Punta Gorda, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Recreational park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center.

Jaycee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,165 reviews

Cape Coral, FL

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Riverside park with fitness stations, playground equipment, picnic areas & BBQ grills for rent.

Percival Landing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,200 reviews

Olympia, WA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants.

Sandsprit Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,135 reviews

Stuart, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, picnic area, boardwalk, fishing, and boat ramps.

Gilbert Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,092 reviews

Mt Dora, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Lakefront park housing a playground, picnic pavilions & BBQs, plus a shelter area, benches & trails.

Summit Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 reviews

New Castle, IN

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.

Crooked River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,010 reviews

St Marys, GA

4 miBoardwalkScenic

Park set by the Intracoastal & maritime forest offering a nature center & myriad activities.

Folly Field Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,998 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil beach with restrooms & outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella & lounge chair rentals.

Riverview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,989 reviews

Sebastian, FL

LoopBoardwalkShadedLit

Laid-back family-friendly venue featuring a playground, splash pad and picnic area alongside a bird-filled river.

International Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,123 reviews

Toledo, OH

BoardwalkLitScenic

Park featuring a volleyball court, barbecue grill, and picnic tables, plus city views.

Tiscornia Park - St. Joseph

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,979 reviews

St Joseph, MI

BoardwalkLitScenic

Happy Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,978 reviews

Happy Valley, OR

BoardwalkDog-friendly

Summer concerts lure locals to this green locale boasting multiple picnic shelters & sports spaces.

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,960 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

3,621-acre preserve with 20 miles of hiking trails, plus bison, gators, deer & myriad birds.

Conway Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,908 reviews

Conway, SC

BoardwalkLitScenic

Tranquil path bordering the Waccamaw River, with benches, grassy areas & playgrounds along the way.

Stiglmeier Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews

Cheektowaga, NY

BoardwalkScenic

Sizable park featuring wooded & grassy areas, plus trails, horseshoe pits & volleyball courts.

Skidaway Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,937 reviews

Savannah, GA

6 miBoardwalkLitScenic

A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.

Turkey Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,850 reviews

Niceville, FL

BoardwalkScenic

20-acre park offering a nature trail with viewing areas, swimming platforms & a picnic pavilion.

Crest Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,911 reviews

Clearwater, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Venue featuring lakeside trails, playgrounds, fishing & picnic areas, plus a 3-acre dog park.

Cullinan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Preserve featuring lakes, bird-watching, trails & picnic areas on 750 acres of prairie & woods.

Tom Brown Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews

Tallahassee, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Baseball diamonds, a BMX track & lakeside nature walks in a vast, landscaped urban green space.

Granbury City Beach Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,991 reviews

Granbury, TX

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This public beach offers swimming access, sand volleyball courts & a splash pad for kids.

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews

Fremont, CA

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Large nature preserve housing various migrating birds, as well as native flora & fauna.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,813 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Wetlands refuge that hosts thousands of migratory waterfowl, including snow geese & tundra swans.

Pine Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,846 reviews

Port Huron, MI

BoardwalkLitScenic

Riverfront spot for picnics featuring a bridge view, a playground for kids and fishing access.

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,806 reviews

Hoboken, NJ

BoardwalkLitScenic

Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,885 reviews

Staten Island, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

This waterfront greenspace near Great Kills Harbor features trails, a salt marsh & 4 beaches.

Trail of 100 Giants

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,755 reviews

Porterville, CA

52 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Rest & parking area linking to a path through a dramatic woodland of famously tall sequoia trees.

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,753 reviews

Boca Raton, FL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Year-round green space featuring gardens, a golf course, an aquatic park & amphitheaters.

VINS Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,703 reviews

Quechee, VT

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Nature center offering exhibits on birds and dinosaurs, a canopy walk, nature trails, and educational programs.

Lighthouse Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,690 reviews

Ponce Inlet, FL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed beach and park featuring a jetty, plus an educational lighthouse, dog-friendly areas and hiking trails.

Shingle Creek Regional Park - Steffee Landing - The Paddling Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with trails, a swamp, and a boardwalk, plus kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals.

Sea Rim State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,783 reviews

Sabine Pass, TX

BoardwalkScenic

Area includes 5 miles of beach & opportunities for birding, nature walks & wildlife viewing.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,646 reviews

Columbia, MO

BoardwalkScenic

Popular for its hiking & biking trails, this park boasts a large cave system & a rock bridge.

River Place Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,701 reviews

Austin, TX

6 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.

Eureka Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,661 reviews

Tampa, FL

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Conversation park featuring gardens with tropical plants & flowers & boardwalks through floodplains.

Pierson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews

Tarrytown, NY

BoardwalkScenic

Hilly green park on the banks of the Hudson River featuring a boardwalk & viewing platform.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews

Augusta, GA

BoardwalkScenic

Forest & swampland featuring multiuse trails, plus a science facility offering classes & events.

Lake Arlington

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews

Arlington Heights, IL

2 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering a lake for fishing and boating, plus a playground and picnic area.

Oaks by the Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,640 reviews

Panama City, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Scenic park area featuring a waterfront boardwalk & an unusual 4-headed palm tree.

Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,632 reviews

Cape Coral, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Wetland preserve featuring a walking trail, a visitor center & seasonal kayak rentals.

Pearson Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,618 reviews

Oregon, OH

15 miBoardwalkScenic

Park features Depression-era buildings, ball fields & courts, a playground, fishing & pedal-boating.

Secret Woods Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,617 reviews

Fort Lauderdale, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Urban wilderness area including butterfly garden, reptile habitat & nature trails on 57 acres.

Buffalo Harbor State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,610 reviews

Buffalo, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring a playground and a paved walkway, as well as lake views.

Schuylkill Banks

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,579 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Riverside park featuring a jogging/biking trail, plus benches, a 9/11 memorial & skyline views.

Camp Helen State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,568 reviews

Panama City Beach, FL

4 miBoardwalkScenic

Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages.

Culver City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,585 reviews

Culver City, CA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Leisure space on 41+ acres for ball sports, picnics & grilling, plus a dog park & skateboard area.

Sugden Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,582 reviews

Naples, FL

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park features a 60-acre lake & freshwater beach, plus paddle boats, walking paths & picnic areas.

Grassy Waters Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews

West Palm Beach, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Expansive wetlands ecosystem featuring native wildlife, pristine landscapes, hiking & paddling.

Cypress Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Port Royal, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Protected wetlands area with walking trails, a boardwalk, an amphitheater & local wildlife.

Lake Fenwick Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,596 reviews

Kent, WA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Lush green lakefront park with a boat launch, a disc golf course & jogging trails on its 141 acres.

Deland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews

Sheboygan, WI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park featuring beaches, play areas, a pavilion, boat ramps & a fish-cleaning station.

Armand Bayou Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews

Pasadena, TX

BoardwalkScenic

Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips.

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews

Cary, NC

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.

Mont Belvieu City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews

Mont Belvieu, TX

BoardwalkScenic

Sports and aquatic fun for kids at this woodsy park featuring a splash pad and baseball field.

Port Neches Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,495 reviews

Port Neches, TX

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly, wood-based playground featuring climbing structures and slides.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,427 reviews

Bayside, WI

BoardwalkScenic

185-acre habitat on Lake Michigan, with 6 miles of hiking trails & a 60-ft. observation tower.

Rotary Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews

Clarksville, TN

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.

Crystal Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,517 reviews

Urbana, IL

BoardwalkScenic

Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields.

Thomas Edison Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Port Huron, MI

BoardwalkLitScenic

Well-kept riverfront park featuring a boardwalk and picnic tables.

Jennings Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,498 reviews

Fairfield, CT

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Wide, sandy stretch on the Long Island Sound with a lifeguard, snack bar, showers & restrooms.

Secret Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,422 reviews

Casselberry, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Park with 3 lakes, playground, boardwalk, field, fishing pier, sport courts & recreation center.

Hovander Homestead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews

Ferndale, WA

3.2 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

This riverside park features a historic house & wood barn, farm animals & antique harvest equipment.

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews

Menasha, WI

BoardwalkScenic

City nature reserve with boardwalks & trails through wetland, prairie & forest & a nature center.

Friends of Creamers Field at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,398 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife sanctuary & landmark dairy farm offering bird observation & nature education.

Challenger Seven Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews

Webster, TX

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Challenger Space Shuttle disaster memorial & learning center in a 300-acre park with wetlands.

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,381 reviews

Seminole, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.

Riverhills Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,403 reviews

Temple Terrace, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Relaxed green space featuring a playground and river views, plus boat ramps and fishing.

Riverwalk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,368 reviews

Port Orange, FL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Playground, splash pad and riverfront park featuring a boardwalk, kayak rentals and picnic facilities.

Bannworth Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews

Mission, TX

BoardwalkDog-friendly

In addition to a jogging trail & athletic fields, this low-key park offers a small pond & pier.

Boardwalk trails by state

Where this surface turns up, and how many trails carry it in each state.

The other surfaces

Worth knowing: the honest answer to which surface is best for your legs is more than one of them, so it pays to keep a route on each.

Paved & Asphalt Trails

5,093 trails

Asphalt or concrete — fast, predictable, stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, and runnable year-round.

Crushed Limestone & Gravel Trails

615 trails

Crushed limestone or packed gravel — the rail-trail classic. Softer than pavement, still smooth enough for tempo runs.

Natural-Surface & Dirt Trails

3,204 trails

Dirt and singletrack — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain.

Mixed-Surface Trails

2,904 trails

More than one surface along the route — check the segment you plan to run.

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