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Gordon River Greenway Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 Google reviews · Running trail in Naples, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gordon River Greenway 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.
Scenic trail with wooden boardwalks for pedestrians & cyclists, plus a bridge & kayak launch.
What runners say about Gordon River Greenway Preserve
“Beautiful well maintained asphalt/wooden trail with some unpaved run-offs to see more foliage up close!”
“You can walk for miles across pedestrian bridges and to a beautiful park a few kilometres away with a nice dog park.”
“The park is well-maintained and offers several trails, perfect for a leisurely walk or jog.”
“With or without Koko the sweetest pitbull in the world, we always enjoy our walks in this incredible, peaceful place just about 10 minutes away from home!”
Gordon River Greenway has some really nice shared trails. I rode my bicycle there, and the walkways were wide enough for both cyclists and walkers to pass each other. There are a few nice covered dead-ends with calming, peaceful views.
Very nice boardwalk park. You can walk for miles across pedestrian bridges and to a beautiful park a few kilometres away with a nice dog park. Parking is free at this location, easy to get parking during the week
Had the opportunity to visit the Gordon River Greenway Park in Naples recently. It’s a peaceful little escape within the city, providing a nice blend of green spaces and tranquil river views. The park is well-maintained and offers several trails, perfect for a leisurely walk or jog.
In the mornings of the last few days, I took the opportunity to walk through Gordon River Greenway Park, where I was in contact with nature that was anything but wild, as I didn't see any alligators there, except for a few lizards sunbathing.
Trail conditions & character
“You can walk for miles across pedestrian bridges and to a beautiful park a few kilometres away with a nice dog park.”
“It was nice ,boardwalks,and dirt trails,saw some fish in the water feeding,place had bathrooms and places to sit along the way.”
“There is a decent parking lot and bathrooms at the north trail head, as well as many dog poop stations along the way”
“Beautiful well maintained asphalt/wooden trail with some unpaved run-offs to see more foliage up close!”
“Wide boardwalk or paved section as well as some dirt trails.”
“There is a decent parking lot and bathrooms at the north trail head, as well as many dog poop stations along the way”
“With or without Koko the sweetest pitbull in the world, we always enjoy our walks in this incredible, peaceful place just about 10 minutes away from home!”
“Even returning after sunset, the lights come on and light up the greens.”
Plan your run at Gordon River Greenway 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegordonrivergreenway.org
- Phone+1 239-252-4000
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
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