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Emerald Estates Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 458 Google reviews · Running trail in Weston, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Emerald Estates 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicRestroomsQuiet

This 5-acre neighborhood park features a playground, fitness & sports facilities, shelters & more.

What runners say about Emerald Estates Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (458 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“The parks in Weston are some of the nicest and most well-maintained parks in Broward County and the 5 acre Emerald Estates Park is no exception.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“A stunning park with a cool children's playground sheltered from the sun, several tennis courts and a basketball court.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“All of it is covered in shade.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

The parks in Weston are some of the nicest and most well-maintained parks in Broward County and the 5 acre Emerald Estates Park is no exception. Located near I-75, Emerald Estates Park is located just outside the gates of the Emerald Estates community in Weston, a neighborhood made of 607 single family homes.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Apr 2023

Very nice little park with a lake/ waterway with some birds and signs warning that Alligators maybe present. It has a covered playground, workout stations, tennis court, basketball ball court, picnic tables a walking path with bench along the way, nice little escape in this tucked away area in Weston.

★★★★★ — Marcii , Oct 2022

Great little park with a rookery for mostly storks, egrets and cormorants. Walk around the south side along the canal for a closer look. February and March are usually good months to see baby storks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

★★★★☆ — Jorge , Feb 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 7 mentions

“A stunning park with a cool children's playground sheltered from the sun, several tennis courts and a basketball court.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“All of it is covered in shade.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“Tennis courts needs lights .”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Strategically placed bench adorned the circular curve pathway, with tennis court central and restroom.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Emerald Estates Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewestonfl.org
  • Phone(954) 389-4321

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 Emerald Estates Park

16400 Emerald Estates Dr, Weston, FL 33331

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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.