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Ais Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Bay, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ais Trail 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.
Park overlooking Turkey Creek with unpaved trails, a boardwalk, picnic pavilion & fishing pier.
What runners say about Ais Trail Park
“Although this trail is pretty small, in comparison to the massive hiking spots I usually go to, it is quite gorgeous!”
“The path is shaded and there is a look out at turkey creek.”
“It is dog friendly, which is hard to find in the area, however there are cactus along the tail so beware.”
Although this trail is pretty small, in comparison to the massive hiking spots I usually go to, it is quite gorgeous! A couple bonus features - there are restrooms here, and even better – you can bring your pups! That’s right! This is a dog friendly, hiking trail. No bicycles allowed.
I went today for the first time. There is really no parking spots, so I just pulled my car over (no other cars around! I was hoping I parked in the right spot). There are different trails you can take, I guess if you aren’t following the map, you could be going in circles.
This quiet little park was a perfect place to walk the dog on sandy trails in natural habitat. Restrooms, picnic tables and a nice lagoon overlook.
Perfect little place to walk your pooch when you want some distance from civilization, even though civilization is not far away. A couple of public bathrooms nearby should the need arise. Even a small shelter should you decide to have a picnic.
Trail conditions & character
“Although this trail is pretty small, in comparison to the massive hiking spots I usually go to, it is quite gorgeous!”
“A couple bonus features - there are restrooms here, and even better – you can bring your pups!”
“Unfortunately like many places we do have the occasional jerks that insist on putting graffiti on the boardwalk near the picnic bench and the fences.”
“The path is shaded and there is a look out at turkey creek.”
“It is dog friendly, which is hard to find in the area, however there are cactus along the tail so beware.”
“More quiet than a few other trails but relatively short ( took about 20 min to walk the outer loop ).”
Plan your run at Ais Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepalmbayflorida.org
- Phone(321) 953-8912
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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