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Jim Jeffers Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 654 Google reviews · Running trail in Cape Coral, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Jim Jeffers 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.

ShadedLit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Outdoor space with lighted basketball & tennis courts, a lake & a large, colorful playground.

What runners say about Jim Jeffers Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (654 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“This is a great place to come play soccer, run, basketball, wing , and it even has a grill.”

🌳 shaded & cool 9 mentions

“Kids loved it- only complaint is there’s not enough seats for parents and especially not in the shade!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Great park for kids of all ages!”

When it comes to the playground, restroom and covered facilities, I can honestly say it’s the best park to let your kids run around at, plenty of shade for the play equipment, it’s all fenced in with seating for the adults. I’ve been to every park in Cape with my daughter and this is the best.

★★★★★ — Connery , Sep 2024

My son plays for the Dutch Lions and this is the field we play on. The fields could use some help but I heard they are "doing something about them!" The playset is pretty cool and big. This is a great place to come play soccer, run, basketball, wing , and it even has a grill.

★★★★☆ — Charlie , Apr 2021

Kids loved it- only complaint is there’s not enough seats for parents and especially not in the shade!

★★★★☆ — Summer , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 654 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 9 mentions

“Kids loved it- only complaint is there’s not enough seats for parents and especially not in the shade!”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Parking is simple and there are restrooms and a pavilion for more shade”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking is simple and there are restrooms and a pavilion for more shade”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“It's fenced in with only one way in and out and lit when it's dark outside.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Great large, accessible playground that is completely fenced in.”

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Plan your run at Jim Jeffers 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecapecoral.gov
  • Phone+1 239-573-3128
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–9 pm
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday 5:30 am–9 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 Jim Jeffers Park

2817 SW 3rd Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33991

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

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Saratoga Lake Park

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5-acre lakefront park with basketball courts, a walking trail & horseshoe pits, plus a playground.

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Joe Coviello Park

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Reflections Park

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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.