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Fred Poppe Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,239 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Bay, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Fred Poppe Regional 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Busy urban area offering a community center, disc-golf course, playground, sports fields & dog park.

What runners say about Fred Poppe Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,239 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“Not only is this a nice park, but restrooms are clean and well maintained, and the concession stand is well priced with good food, treats, and drink.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful park with many areas for different activities, soccer, football, cricket, volleyball, etc.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Fred Poppe Regional Park, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a vast 200-acre park that offers a wide variety of recreational activities and community events for all ages.”

Always a good time at this park. There are big fields to run around play soccer, football, basketball, and baseball and volleyball. A nice size playground that accommodates ages baby-12. There is also a dog park and numerous events during the week and weekends. If your new to the area this is a great place to start.

★★★★★ — Ali , Jun 2022

Our favorite park and walking area. Beautiful ponds that you can fish, many different fields for activities including a baseball field, basketball court, and volleyball area, a beautiful playground, nice bathrooms, huge dog park, frisbee golf, & community center. This park is our go too for many reasons!

★★★★★ — Dana , Jun 2025

Fred Poppe Regional Park, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a vast 200-acre park that offers a wide variety of recreational activities and community events for all ages. Its facilities include five soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, illuminated softball and baseball fields, and a cricket field.

★★★★★ — Chuchy , Jan 2025

Huge park that is well maintained. Has a nice playground for small and bigger kids. It's not covered though so the stuff could get hot in it summer months. A good few swings. There's a bathroom right by the playground too which is handy.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Apr 2022

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 12 mentions

“The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course, walking and jogging trails, playgrounds, and a dog park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Not only is this a nice park, but restrooms are clean and well maintained, and the concession stand is well priced with good food, treats, and drink.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful park with many areas for different activities, soccer, football, cricket, volleyball, etc.”

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Plan your run at Fred Poppe Regional 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepalmbayfl.gov
  • Phone(321) 952-3231

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Fred Poppe Regional Park

1951 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907

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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.