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Jaycee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,856 Google reviews · Running trail in Vero Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jaycee 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.
Open & covered picnic areas dot the park at this beachfront spot with raised walkways in the dunes.
What runners say about Jaycee Park
“Clean, well-maintained, and they've clearly put thought into the amenities — covered pavilions, outdoor showers, lifeguards on site, sand volleyball.”
“It is very well maintained, has restroom facilities and a scenic boardwalk.”
This is our favorite little park and beach. Bring a meal, pizza or cookout on the available grills. Don't forget charcoal. Great boardwalk for walking enthusiasts. 4 lengths equals 1.5 miles. Bring beach chairs and drop near edge of the ocean. Not a wide beach, which is why we like it.
A beautiful clean park. It has a nice long boardwalk area. Perfect views of the ocean. The restrooms were clean, and there were handicap access points. The beach below was clean and inviting. My wife and I stopped here for a quick break but stayed several hours. It was so nice. There was a picnic area also.
Always one of my favorite beaches! The daytime view of the water isn’t generally super crowded despite the boardwalk being a great place to walk as it’s a 1/4 mile (& marked). They have done a great job of repairing the beaches & boardwalk since Ian & Nicole caused some damage.
Great little park with lifeguarded beach access. There are covered pavilions to rent for special events with charcoal grills, restroom facilities, and a small restaurant. There are two small parking lots as well as beachfront parking along the boardwalk.
Trail conditions & character
“The kids have plenty of room to run and the beach is just a short distance away with a nice boardwalk if you wish to do a little walking without getting sand in your shoes.”
“The daytime view of the water isn’t generally super crowded despite the boardwalk being a great place to walk as it’s a 1/4 mile (& marked).”
“There are several covered picnic tables, restrooms, and faucets/showers to wash the sand off yourself and your chairs and beach things before you leave.”
“Parking was easy and the beach access is right there — the beach isn't too wide so you're not hauling your stuff halfway to the water.”
Plan your run at Jaycee 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecovb.org
- Phone(772) 567-2144
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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