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Helene Klein Pineland Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Coconut Creek, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Helene Klein Pineland 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.

MixedShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Tranquil, 12-acre woodland with a paved walking trail & benches, plus a picnic shelter & gazebo.

What runners say about Helene Klein Pineland Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (115 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It isn't the largest place, however it is kept clean and neatly trimmed.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Although the walk is short it is extremely pleasant in the shade of the overhead trees.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“A nice place to take a walk very peaceful although you can hear traffic I prefer early mornings that’s when the animals are out and as long as you’re quiet and without children.”

A nice short trial with a couple benches and a gazebo in the middle north section. It is good to do a couple laps around for exercise. It is not congested with road noise luckily. Ideal to sit down and read a book at one of the quarter way benches. As for wildlife or photography you are pretty much out of luck.

★★★★★ — P , Feb 2018

This is a great little park in the northern part of Coconut Creek. At only 13 acres it is one of Broward County's smallest parks and it is dedicated to Helen Klein, a local environmental activist who died in 2001.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Feb 2018

A short trail to escape from concrete jungle and spend some quiet time with nature. Fully paved. Good place to bring people in wheelchair and small kids.

★★★★★ — Ramanujam , Mar 2022

Great little park to walk through during our morning routine. It isn't the largest place, however it is kept clean and neatly trimmed. We have a walk we go to every morning and this park is where we cross through. It isn't a place to picnic or take pictures, but as a nature trail, I love it.

★★★★★ — Mike , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 115 reviews →

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.

🛣️ Paved surface 9 mentions

“A nice half mile paved and short raised wood walkway through 12 pines and brush like nature.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“A nice place to take a walk very peaceful although you can hear traffic I prefer early mornings that’s when the animals are out and as long as you’re quiet and without children.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The parking lot is very small, maybe 6 cars at most and the area is surrounded by a church, houses, and a shopping center.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Although the walk is short it is extremely pleasant in the shade of the overhead trees.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“The park consists of mainly paved pathways and a small portion is an elevated boardwalk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Has a water fountain but no bathroom.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Has a water fountain but no bathroom.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Helene Klein Pineland 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebroward.org
  • Phone(954) 357-8109

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 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 Helene Klein Pineland Preserve

4701 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

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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.