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Fuchs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Running trail in Miami, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Fuchs 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.

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What runners say about Fuchs Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (221 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It has a duck pond, swing set, playground, sand volleyball court, nice size lawn area, benches, Water Fountains, a bathroom, and plenty of shade from the big beautiful trees.”

One of several hidden-gem oasis's along South Dixie Highway. Have a picnic, run your dogs, feed the Ducks or just get out of the hubbub for a few. Small park with a pond, almost hidden from View. I'm so thrilled that the city has kept these Parks up for well over 50 years now! As a kid, they seemed so much bigger!

★★★★★ — Mike , Dec 2017

I love this park but I wish the city would put the workout equipment because a lot of mom comes here to walk around. Having that would be amazing. The park also has a book program where you can bring a used book and put it in the little house for other people to read.

★★★★☆ — Isa , Sep 2022

Amazing park with gazebos, volleyball facilities, great for walking, a nice picnic and more.

★★★★★ — Roberto , Feb 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It has a duck pond, swing set, playground, sand volleyball court, nice size lawn area, benches, Water Fountains, a bathroom, and plenty of shade from the big beautiful trees.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The parking lot is not that big but you can always park on the street and all of it it’s free.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It has a duck pond, swing set, playground, sand volleyball court, nice size lawn area, benches, Water Fountains, a bathroom, and plenty of shade from the big beautiful trees.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“It has a duck pond, swing set, playground, sand volleyball court, nice size lawn area, benches, Water Fountains, a bathroom, and plenty of shade from the big beautiful trees.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“It has a duck pond, swing set, playground, sand volleyball court, nice size lawn area, benches, Water Fountains, a bathroom, and plenty of shade from the big beautiful trees.”

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Plan your run at Fuchs 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitesouthmiamifl.gov
  • Phone+1 305-668-3876

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 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 Fuchs Park

6445 SW 81st St, Miami, FL 33143

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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.