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Bird Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 473 Google reviews · Running trail in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bird Island 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.
Peaceful, waterfront park providing native birds & foliage, trails, a hedged maze & sculptures.
What runners say about Bird Island Park
“The walking paths are easy to follow and well kept, which made it nice for a casual walk without feeling rushed.”
“Beautiful little sanctuary with a great walk around the scenic lake, arboretum like atmosphere and plenty of wildlife including birds, turtles, rabbits and others.”
“Library , gazebos great trails boardwalks , birds of course , gardens , a maze , small shaded playground , an small amphitheater with decorative tiles .”
“We love Bird Island Park for quiet walks, the small shaded playground, and tons of wildlife you can see from the boardwalk!”
Bird Island Park is always 'Turtle Island' to my family because of the many species of turtles that call the park home. They are spiny softshells, yellow bellies, red eared sliders, and mud turtles. As you walk around the lake, the turtles are easily visible.
I have never been to a more peaceful and beautiful park . Found it today and finally had a minute to stop in it was amazing . Library , gazebos great trails boardwalks , birds of course , gardens , a maze , small shaded playground , an small amphitheater with decorative tiles . Just an all around great park .
Small park behind the library in Ponte Vedra Beach. Good for a walk around the park or seeing some birds or turtles. The parking lot is directly behind the library in front of the park entrance. Really taking my time, I walked around the park twice, which includes going around the small lake, in under a half hour.
Like the park! My daughter and I had a nice walk today, enjoying the cloudy weather. A little pond with turtles, a huge tree full of birds sitting there, maze, playground. A library is here, and it could be a great addition to a walk next time.
Trail conditions & character
“We love Bird Island Park for quiet walks, the small shaded playground, and tons of wildlife you can see from the boardwalk!”
“This park is located right behind the library, need to turn into the library parking lot to get to the entrance.”
“Beautiful little sanctuary with a great walk around the scenic lake, arboretum like atmosphere and plenty of wildlife including birds, turtles, rabbits and others.”
“Library , gazebos great trails boardwalks , birds of course , gardens , a maze , small shaded playground , an small amphitheater with decorative tiles .”
“There's a paved/wood walking path, turtles shaped maze, and a small, shaded playground all right behind the Ponte Vedra Library.”
“We love Bird Island Park for quiet walks, the small shaded playground, and tons of wildlife you can see from the boardwalk!”
Plan your run at Bird Island Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone(904) 469-7275
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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