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Frank C. “Tootie” Adler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Running trail in Dania Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Frank C. “Tootie” Adler 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.

BoardwalkScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with picnic tables and a volleyball net, plus an adjacent beach and playground.

What runners say about Frank C. “Tootie” Adler Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (360 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The sand is nice and as clean as can be.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“This is my favorite park beach in south Florida as it's so calm, has so many beach entrances, and the pier is beautiful in the day and at night.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“This is my favorite park beach in south Florida as it's so calm, has so many beach entrances, and the pier is beautiful in the day and at night.”

A group of co-workers and I gathered to say goodbye to a friend who was leaving the city and we found this awesome location. The park has ongoing renovations and it's looking beautiful. The shelters by the playground are free to use and they have their own grill. The sand is nice and as clean as can be.

★★★★★ — Zara , Jan 2025

This is a great beach, with miles of sand to walk! There is pay parking $2.00 per hour and it's not too crowded. The parking money's go toward replacing sand and maintenance of the beach. I found if you can get there just after a leisurely breakfast (9am) stay untill 11, then head out for lunch, everyone is happy.

★★★★★ — Joe , May 2021

Great location for parking and immediate access to beaches and Dania pier without much walking

★★★★★ — Thomas , Apr 2021

Out of all the parks I've gone to I love this park most of all it is off the beaten path it is far inland once you go through the pay booth you going a long winding road I believe it has a college and aquatic college that studies sea life within it as well it is a lot of fun watching all the cruise ships come out of…

★★★★★ — Frank , Aug 2021

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 10 mentions

“Great location for parking and immediate access to beaches and Dania pier without much walking”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“This is my favorite park beach in south Florida as it's so calm, has so many beach entrances, and the pier is beautiful in the day and at night.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Quiet even though it was spring break week.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“There is a fee to use the boardwalk but I also saw that people are allowed to fish so I guess it's worth it.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There are bathrooms near the Main building and all around it's a gorgeous place to visit.”

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Plan your run at Frank C. “Tootie” Adler 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
  • Websitedaniabeachfl.gov
  • Phone+1 954-924-6800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 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 Frank C. “Tootie” Adler Park

Dania Beach, Florida

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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.