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Island City Park Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilton Manors, Florida · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Island City Park 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.

BoardwalkScenicQuiet

Tranquil green space on Middle River, featuring a playground, a basketball court and workout equipment.

What runners say about Island City Park Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (98 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Places to sit down and relax and maybe eat a snack and the restrooms are usually clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful piece of nature located right on the waters edge in North Wilton Manors.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“They say it is “raining men” as you walk down Wilton Drive and while you can never have enough, Island City Park Preserve offers a quiet respite from the deluge.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Not to mention giving it to straight people in the gayest city just reinforces this heteronormative city view that chosen family isn’t included in family friendly.”

They say it is “raining men” as you walk down Wilton Drive and while you can never have enough, Island City Park Preserve offers a quiet respite from the deluge. It backs into one of the waterways and you can find some pretty cool birds and other natural wonders.

★★★★★ — Gay , Mar 2021

Absolutely peaceful and such a hidden gem- was my last little nature walk for the year. 🙏🌳💫

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Dec 2024

Great workout equipment, and basketball court. They have a nice little boardwalk along the Middle River.

★★★★★ — Steve , Mar 2020

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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 7 mentions

“Not to mention giving it to straight people in the gayest city just reinforces this heteronormative city view that chosen family isn’t included in family friendly.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“They say it is “raining men” as you walk down Wilton Drive and while you can never have enough, Island City Park Preserve offers a quiet respite from the deluge.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“They have a nice little boardwalk along the Middle River.”

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Plan your run at Island City Park Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitewiltonmanors.gov
  • Phone+1 954-390-2115

Where to find Island City Park Preserve

823 NE 28th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33334

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Running trails near Wilton Manors

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Hagen Park

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Scenic 5.4-acre park with a gazebo and a historic building on the premises.

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Casual natural space with a gravel walking trail, exercise stations, ducks and iguanas.

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Jaco Pastorius Park

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Mickel Park

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Middle River Terrace Park

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Relaxed site featuring a playground, a barbecue pavilion and a soccer field, plus a historic home.

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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.