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Lake Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollywood, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Park
“Even if you are not fishing this is a very pleasant walk with beautiful views of the intracoastal.”
Stopped in here on a drive without knowing anything about the park. It was a weekend and still had lots of parking available. My wife and I walked 2 miles covering all of the trails at both Lake Forest Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center.
The entrance to Lake Forest Park is within Anne Kolbe Nature Center. Stay to the right as you drive in and you will see the path that enters the preserve next to the lake. Anne Kolbe does not allow fishing but Lake Forest Park does. Lake Forest Park has two overlook piers for fishing on the intracoastal waterway.
A hidden gem in Hollywood! Perfect for families with kid, right at the entrance there’s a fantastic, interactive educational exhibit that’s both fun and didactical. The staff are friendly, engaging, and truly passionate about teaching. You’ll also find drinks and cool souvenirs for sale.
Great place to walk. Always some form of nature to take in if you look for it. Shore birds, crabs, minnows in tidal pools, jumping fish and some that come right up to the gazebo. I'm not going to tell you my favorite trail because it's not crowded and I'd like to keep it that way.
Trail conditions & character
“Outside, the lush mangrove groves are simply stunning, great for nature lovers and photographers.”
“The trail has a boardwalk that goes over channels that connect the intracoastal waterway with the Atlantic Ocean and West Lake.”
“Free entrance, free parking, clean restrooms, air-conditioned exhibit area, and even water sprinklers to cool off.”
Plan your run at Lake Forest 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 — reported by runners
- Phone(954) 985-1915
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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