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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.
Park with picnic tables and a volleyball net, plus an adjacent beach and playground.
What runners say about Frank C. “Tootie” Adler Park
“The sand is nice and as clean as can be.”
“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.”
“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.
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.
Great location for parking and immediate access to beaches and Dania pier without much walking
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…
Trail conditions & character
“Great location for parking and immediate access to beaches and Dania pier without much walking”
“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 even though it was spring break week.”
“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.”
“There are bathrooms near the Main building and all around it's a gorgeous place to visit.”
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 |
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