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Barwick Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 614 Google reviews · Running trail in Delray Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Barwick 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.

1 miShadedScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park with open grassy areas & a walking trail, plus a playground, picnic pavilion & BBQ grills.

What runners say about Barwick Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (614 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained with a great 1-mile path accompanied by basic lifting and plyo stations.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It also features outdoor exercise machines, a picturesque playground and native plants, making it breathtaking in the mornings and afternoons.”

🌳 shaded & cool 7 mentions

“The playground is covered which makes planning a lot easier since you can basically go there in the middle of the day and it’s shaded.”

This is one of my favorite parks in Delray Beach. There is a wonderful one and 1/4 mile fitness trail and outdoor exercise equipment and now there is an incredible brand new playground that opened on June 10th.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Feb 2024

Nice park to walk/jog. Nice winding trails, which makes it fun to exercise. The trail is about a mile long but it depends which way you go on the trail. Could be shorter or longer. If you like a lot of people around you while you exercise this park is for you.

★★★★☆ — Kako , Jan 2022

While visiting my friend in Delray, I discovered an enchanting park that left me spellbound. The park boasts a paved trail, lush wildflowers supporting bees and butterflies, and diverse wildlife, including squirrels, cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers.

★★★★★ — Gwen , Nov 2024

Nice park for kids & adults! The playgrounds are cool and better compare to other parks! The park has sections for physical fitness and walking.

★★★★★ — Christian , May 2023

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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 8 mentions

“It also features outdoor exercise machines, a picturesque playground and native plants, making it breathtaking in the mornings and afternoons.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“The playground is covered which makes planning a lot easier since you can basically go there in the middle of the day and it’s shaded.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“The restrooms are by the parking lot so use it when you get there because it’s a bit of a walk to the playground.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The restrooms are by the parking lot so use it when you get there because it’s a bit of a walk to the playground.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The design of it gives so many options for kids to climb, jump, explore, and test their abilities.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Large playground for children and plenty of benches and water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Barwick Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitedelraybeachfl.gov
  • Phone+1 561-243-7000

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

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 Barwick Park

735 Barwick Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33445

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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.