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Jaco Pastorius Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakland Park, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jaco Pastorius 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.
What runners say about Jaco Pastorius Park
“Park is On Leash dog friendly & clean.”
“You will also find many dogs walking in the morning and in the evening.”
I am going to give this park high marks for a few reasons. First, they maintain this park very well. There is a circular quarter mile trail that you can. The park has some great landscaping and grassy areas where you can sit down and enjoy a nice day. I find the murals on the park building very well done.
Nice walking trail in the middle of Oakland Park. 2 larger than life beautiful portraits and plaque honoring Jaco Pastorius, a native son of SE Florida. Park is On Leash dog friendly & clean. Entrance has a water feature which lights up at night
Oakland Park boasts a vibrant artistic spirit, with no fewer than 13 theater companies within a 5 mile radius. Several of these companies have garnered national recognition for their innovative productions and talented performers.
Fun spot, well manicured, bring a ball, a frisbee, or just enjoy a walk. The fountain is fun to watch, and check out the urban garden just north.
Trail conditions & character
“You will also find many dogs walking in the morning and in the evening.”
Plan your run at Jaco Pastorius Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoaklandparkfl.gov
- Phone+1 954-630-4500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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