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Hollywood North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,188 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollywood, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Hollywood North Beach 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.

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.

What runners say about Hollywood North Beach Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6,188 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“I recently visited this beach and was pleasantly surprised by how peaceful and clean it was!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“What a beautiful beach with white sand, blue waters, not many people, and life guard for safety.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It has lots of trees 🌳 providing nice shade from the sun with tables and BBQ grills for a fun day at the beach.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I recently visited this beach and was pleasantly surprised by how peaceful and clean it was!”

I believe the Northern section of Hollywood Beach is the nicest. I love Keating Beach and all the pathways walking around this section. The people that are enjoying this area seem to be much quieter. I just found that different areas of Hollywood Beach and the parks that connect to it- are different from the other.

★★★★★ — Lawrie , Mar 2022

Good area to spend a day with friends and family. It has lots of trees 🌳 providing nice shade from the sun with tables and BBQ grills for a fun day at the beach. If you want a table and BBQ grill, my suggestion is, especially on weekends, to arrive early so you can secure your own.

★★★★☆ — Joe , Aug 2023

Parking is $10 for the day. The beach is clean, peaceful, and not overly crowded — perfect for a relaxing visit. One of the best features of Hollywood Beach is the nearby boardwalk, offering plenty of dining options and gift shops just steps away from the sand.

★★★★★ — Glenn , Oct 2025

The beach itself was lovely, clean and parking was easy. I went there to explore their snorkel trail as a simple shore dive. The facilities were great, parking easy and even a place to wash gear. The artificial reef was just ok.

★★★★☆ — Michelle , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6,188 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 21 mentions

“Parking was manageable, and there were restrooms nearby which made things convenient, especially with kids.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“What a beautiful beach with white sand, blue waters, not many people, and life guard for safety.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 4 mentions

“One of the best features of Hollywood Beach is the nearby boardwalk, offering plenty of dining options and gift shops just steps away from the sand.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Parking was manageable, and there were restrooms nearby which made things convenient, especially with kids.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I recently visited this beach and was pleasantly surprised by how peaceful and clean it was!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It has lots of trees 🌳 providing nice shade from the sun with tables and BBQ grills for a fun day at the beach.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Hollywood North Beach Park

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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebroward.org
  • Phone(954) 357-5187

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 Hollywood North Beach Park

3601 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

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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.