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Esplanade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,926 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Esplanade 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 gardens & pavilion, part of the Riverwalk Park route, hosting regular outdoor events.
What runners say about Esplanade Park
“The park itself is beautiful, clean, and acts as a scenic, green gateway right into the heart of the historic Riverwalk area.”
“This park, on the Riverwalk boasts a stunning park that is immaculately maintained, offering a tranquil and serene environment.”
Ignite Broward is an annual must-see event, running this year from Feb 14th to 23rd across three locations: Arts Park in Hollywood, Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale, and Mad Arts in Dania Beach. It’s a mix of immersive light and sound experiences created by top artists using cutting-edge digital technology.
Great park near Riverwalk downtown with beautiful water views. Many restaurants within walking distance as well as the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Broward center for the performing arts.
We had an incredible day exploring Fort Lauderdale by boat and couldn't have picked a better spot to dock than Esplanade Park. If you are out on the water, this is the ultimate place to tie up. The park itself is beautiful, clean, and acts as a scenic, green gateway right into the heart of the historic Riverwalk area.
Clean and well kept. Friendly folks walking in leisure. Slow moving river, interesting boats and yachts. Historical monuments and statues. Public 🚻 facilities available.
Trail conditions & character
“This park, on the Riverwalk boasts a stunning park that is immaculately maintained, offering a tranquil and serene environment.”
“Plus, they had a shuttle running between locations, making it super convenient to hop around without dealing with parking.”
“Whether you want to grab a bite, see the beautiful glass pavilion lit up, or just stretch your legs and watch the yachts cruise down the New River, this area has it all.”
Plan your run at Esplanade 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.fortlauderdale.gov
- Phone(954) 828-7275
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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