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Lake Ida West Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 489 Google reviews · Running trail in Delray Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Ida West 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.
Park with lakeside beaches for boating & fishing, plus bike trails & a well-equipped area for dogs.
What runners say about Lake Ida West Park
“Lake is wide enough to whip the jet ski and hit top speeds and clean enough that you aren't afraid to step in.”
“Beautiful park with walking trails, accessible shore line fishing, and a dog park for your furry friends.”
Simply the best park I have ever been to. The scenery is fantastic! I visit as often as I can to walk along the trail or to relax and mediate and pray! If you have kids there is a playground area as well lots of picnic tables with individual BBQ
I use the park primarily as a walking path, one complete loop is approximately two miles. Enjoy the shores of Lake Ida and it's scenic beauty.
Very nice park. Today was our first time checking it out, the boys wanted to try a new fishing spot. While there is shore access, it's probably best with a kayak or small boat. We had fun walking around and trying a few spots. We will be back better set up to hook up with some fish.
Great place for young kids. Playground, walking trails, pretty lake scenery, not at all crowded, clean, public facilities.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with walking trails, accessible shore line fishing, and a dog park for your furry friends.”
“Beautiful park with walking trails, accessible shore line fishing, and a dog park for your furry friends.”
“The only draw backs to this park is that it is right next to noisy I-95 and in spots you get a septic smell from the bathrooms.”
“I use the park primarily as a walking path, one complete loop is approximately two miles.”
“Plenty of parking and places to enter the trail that goes beside the lake and picnic areas.”
Plan your run at Lake Ida West 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitediscover.pbcgov.org
- Phone+1 561-966-6611
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7:21 am–7 pm |
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