Home › Florida › Naples › Freedom Park Preserve
Freedom Park Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 803 Google reviews · Running trail in Naples, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Freedom Park Preserve'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.
A wooden boardwalk meanders around 50 acres of restored wetlands, lakes & viewing platforms.
What runners say about Freedom Park Preserve
“Lots to see and experience, nature galore and very clean organised paths!”
“A beautiful, safe and convenient place to go whenever one wants a bit of space amongst nature not too far from the city centre!”
“Bring water if you go in the heat, there is some shade as you walk but a lot of it is open to the sun!”
The best Collier County Park for walking and nature views. Elevated wooden boardwalks meander through the Royal Palms and large cypress. A separated paved loop trail wraps around several lakes. An interpretive center and restrooms are near the entry parking lot. Take a short walk and visit the 9-11 Freedom Memorial.
A beautiful, safe and convenient place to go whenever one wants a bit of space amongst nature not too far from the city centre! Husband and I went for a mid morning stroll and was just perfect! Lots to see and experience, nature galore and very clean organised paths!
Freedom park is handicap friendly, very nice walking paths. Boardwalk is to the right, 1 full loop with tons of amazing swamp and Lookout docks. Left side is a multi lake loops with over water walkways and docks. Looked like you could fish but it was catch and release only. Watch for gators!
Beautiful greenspace for walking, relaxing, and seeing nature. Educational stops along the paths and lots of different trees and animals to see. If you go at different times of the day, you are sure to see or hear something different each time. Lots of pond apple trees and coco plum trees along the boardwalk areas.
Trail conditions & character
“We didn’t have time to do a lot of exploring, but we went a little ways over the boardwalk and then around some of the water views and to see the flag.”
“Plenty of walking on a combination of concrete paths and boardwalks that meander around and across several ponds created for ecological purposes.”
“We didn’t have time to do a lot of exploring, but we went a little ways over the boardwalk and then around some of the water views and to see the flag.”
“I also really appreciate that leashed dogs are allowed.”
“Bring water if you go in the heat, there is some shade as you walk but a lot of it is open to the sun!”
“The park is a good size for hiking, lakes, rest benches, and restrooms.”
“Boardwalk is to the right, 1 full loop with tons of amazing swamp and Lookout docks.”
“The park does have a building on the front where you park which has water fountains.”
“It is accessible to wheelchairs and baby carts.”
Plan your run at Freedom Park Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecolliercountyfl.gov
- Phone+1 239-252-4062
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Naples
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
The Naples Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Known for gopher tortoises, this environmental reserve has a wooden walkway for human visitors.
Gordon River Greenway Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Scenic trail with wooden boardwalks for pedestrians & cyclists, plus a bridge & kayak launch.
Lowdermilk Beach
4.8 ★★★★★ 651 reviews
Public beach with showers, restrooms, and a snack bar, plus picnic areas.
Lowdermilk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,185 reviews
A public beach & park with outdoor showers, a concession stand, volleyball courts & a gazebo.
Baker Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, hiking trails, a splash pad and a dog park.