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Amelia Earhart Aquatic Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 236 Google reviews · Running trail in Opa-locka, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Amelia Earhart Aquatic 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Laid-back space for walking, boating, playgrounds and shelters for parties, plus bike rentals.

What runners say about Amelia Earhart Aquatic Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (236 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained, hand sanitizer everywhere, park watchers checking all the time for wearing masks, lots of animals, petting zoo on the weekends.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained, hand sanitizer everywhere, park watchers checking all the time for wearing masks, lots of animals, petting zoo on the weekends.”

This is a nice park to come workout or have a cook out, it does get pretty full on the weekends but there is plenty of space and activities going on. They also have a nice bike trail on the back part of the park. Overall is a great park.

★★★★★ — Alexander , Jan 2023

You Can walk the entire park now. A little over 6k. Its a great Pokemon Go Park(6 gyms)(11pokestops) Dog park has a big dog & small dog sides.Bring your own bike or rent them Fri thru Sun & Holidays. There is a (open daily) water park with ramps to jump over or surf board.

★★★★★ — Marily , Jul 2021

Spacious park with plenty of shelters for parties and events. There is a petting zoo, water skiing, biking trails, and walking trails. Plenty of small lakes if you like to sit by the water but there is a warning for alligators or crocodiles.

★★★★★ — Jovanni , Oct 2021

Absolutely Beautiful❤!!! We love coming here. We bring the kids once a week, to run around and burn some energy. Tons of wildlife, plants and Butterflies.

★★★★★ — Gretchen , Aug 2019

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Parking is free during the weekdays and on the weekends it is a small fee.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“There is an area designated for dogs called the bark park where there are tires, concrete tunnels, and lots of shade to keep the dogs cool while playing.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Amelia Earhart Aquatic Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemiamidade.gov
  • Phone(305) 685-8389
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Amelia Earhart Aquatic Park

4701 NW 119th St, Opa-locka, FL 33054

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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.