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David T. Kennedy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,766 Google reviews · Running trail in Miami, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from David T. Kennedy 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.
Waterfront park offering an off-leash dog area, outdoor gym, walking path & beach volleyball.
What runners say about David T. Kennedy Park
“In the heart of Coconut Grove and right in front of the water, spacious, with limited parking, but always very well maintained.”
“This is a beautiful and big park, it’s amazing place to go and relax, go with kids or dogs.”
“The wood bridge in the back of the park is serene with an amazing panorama of the bay, and A C's icees is legendary.”
“Lots of dogs being walked, and bags are plentiful so please be responsible pet parents and use them.”
Beautiful park and dog park. It also faces the bay area with limited nice views. There is a small boardwalk you can look over the water. Plenty of benches and some tables as well. There was also a volleyball court and an area with exercising stations to work out.
I just started going to Kennedy park every week to the volleyball courts 🏐 and I love that is so close to the water, the view in the deck is so beautiful 😍 There’s always parking available in the early afternoon, and their trail is short but cute!
Beautiful little park! Parking is sparse unfortunately, as the few available spots go fast on the weekends. Parking is free however. Lots of dogs being walked, and bags are plentiful so please be responsible pet parents and use them. Excellent low impact rubberized walking/jogging paths and workout stations.
This is a beautiful and big park, it’s amazing place to go and relax, go with kids or dogs. It has a really nice run/bike trail, you can go for a picnic, or simply to read. Totally recommended
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful and big park, it’s amazing place to go and relax, go with kids or dogs.”
“The park has some outside gym equipment, a nice walking path (sometimes there’s too little shade here), a dog park, and and a small and cute walkway along the water.”
“Right one the parking lot you can find the famous lemonade truck which is very well know for how fresh and good are the lemonades.”
“The wood bridge in the back of the park is serene with an amazing panorama of the bay, and A C's icees is legendary.”
“Their bathroom are moderately clean and have 3 amazing volleyball nets, great exercise section and a neat trail.”
Plan your run at David T. Kennedy 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemiamigov.com
- Phone(305) 416-1133
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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