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Grassy Waters Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,503 Google reviews · Running trail in West Palm Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grassy Waters 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.
Expansive wetlands ecosystem featuring native wildlife, pristine landscapes, hiking & paddling.
What runners say about Grassy Waters Preserve
“The boardwalk trails through the wetlands are beautiful, well maintained, and perfect for a relaxing walk while enjoying nature and wildlife.”
“The boardwalk trails through the wetlands are beautiful, well maintained, and perfect for a relaxing walk while enjoying nature and wildlife.”
“I would definitely go back again, possibly in the spring while it’s still remains cooler under the tree canopy.”
“I visited Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach, and it was a peaceful and refreshing experience.”
One of Palm Beach county’s natural gems. Beautiful boardwalk. Well-maintained. Quiet. Nice little nature center as well. Great for a quiet walk. They have plenty of spots where you can stop and sit down. They even have some nice rocking chairs.
This is a beautiful and very large free park. The nature trail has a long wooden walkway that goes through the area and over water. There are quite a few shaded viewing spots with either benches or rocking chairs. There is also an indoor area that is great for kids and has insects and fish, etc.
An awesome “free” outdoor space to visit with an extensive boardwalk over marshland, with multiple lookouts. A great place to learn more about local habitat and wildlife, the volunteer we met was very informative. There is also opportunity to rent a canoe to use and explore the water.
Beautiful wooden walkway through wetlands. Trail is about 1 mile in with plenty of stopoffs to sit. There is even a couple of rocking chairs. The walk is plenty shaded and at one part there are even binoculars to look through. It is wheelchair accessible. For walking only...no bike trails.
Trail conditions & character
“I visited Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach, and it was a peaceful and refreshing experience.”
“The boardwalk trails through the wetlands are beautiful, well maintained, and perfect for a relaxing walk while enjoying nature and wildlife.”
“The boardwalk trails through the wetlands are beautiful, well maintained, and perfect for a relaxing walk while enjoying nature and wildlife.”
“I would definitely go back again, possibly in the spring while it’s still remains cooler under the tree canopy.”
“A quiet easy nature walk that is handicapped accessible!”
Plan your run at Grassy Waters Preserve
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewpb.org
- Phone+1 561-804-4985
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
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