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Bill Sadowski Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmetto Bay, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bill Sadowski 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.

Natural surfaceStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring a nature center, a hiking trail and other activities.

What runners say about Bill Sadowski Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (218 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nice quiet place to enjoy a picnic and a few short trails and has clean restrooms and friendly knowledgeable staff.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Nice quiet place to enjoy a picnic and a few short trails and has clean restrooms and friendly knowledgeable staff.”

What a cute little park!! I went on the trail. It was short however it was so pretty and actually a little challenging with all the tree roots and rocks. I also noticed they had a little library!!! And you can take a book and put back a book. Pretty cool as well I didn't even know they had one.

★★★★☆ — Elietty , Jul 2022

Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center is a small preserve located in a very nice neighborhood. The park has designated parking spaces, picnic tables, canoe launch, fishing trails, telescope pad, nature trails, butterfly garden, very well maintained restrooms, and a nature center with live animal exhibits and a kid corner…

★★★★☆ — Jkt25 , Mar 2022

Very cool little preserve, nice walking trail (careful, lots of roots and rocks, so physically challenged do not try this trail) located in the center of a development... Enjoy a stroll looking for the wildlife and reading the informational posts along the way... This place is great for local school, scout, etc.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Dec 2020

Nice kayak launch in the middle of a neighborhood. Canal is a great easy paddle to coral reef park about 2 miles up. The only bad thing is that you have to Portage your boat about 100 yards so if you have a heavy boat bring wheels or a friend.

★★★★☆ — Christie , Dec 2018

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Nice quiet place to enjoy a picnic and a few short trails and has clean restrooms and friendly knowledgeable staff.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The only bad thing is that you have to Portage your boat about 100 yards so if you have a heavy boat bring wheels or a friend.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There's enough parking and not many people here so it's nice and quiet.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Very cool little preserve, nice walking trail (careful, lots of roots and rocks, so physically challenged do not try this trail) located in the center of a development.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“The park doesn't have water fountains or water bottle filling stations, which is inconvenient.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Bill Sadowski Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemiamidade.gov
  • Phone+1 305-255-4767
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 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 Bill Sadowski Park

17555 SW 79th Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

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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.