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Max K. Rodes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 656 Google reviews · Running trail in West Melbourne, Florida · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Max K. Rodes Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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Community recreation hub with indoor & outdoor sports areas, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

What runners say about Max K. Rodes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (656 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The fields are always well kept, and the atmosphere is incredibly positive for players and families.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and you get to see wildlife as well as sporting events.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and you get to see wildlife as well as sporting events.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Beautiful, family-friendly park in Palm Bay!”

Max Rhodes Park is one of the best all-around parks in the area. It has something for everyone—basketball courts, baseball fields, football, soccer, and even lacrosse. The park is well laid out with plenty of space for kids and families to stay active all day.

★★★★★ — Terry , Mar 2026

Beautiful, family-friendly park in Palm Bay! Max K. Rodes Park is a hidden gem — clean, spacious, and perfect for a fun day out with the whole family. There are awesome playgrounds for kids, plenty of open green space, and well-maintained sports fields for soccer, basketball, and baseball.

★★★★★ — Eldar , Apr 2025

Love walking and exercising here! Beautiful and peaceful and you get to see wildlife as well as sporting events.

★★★★☆ — Shanita , Jun 2020

This is a nice local park in west melbourne. Good place to walk, play sports, as well as fish.

★★★★☆ — Eric , May 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and you get to see wildlife as well as sporting events.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Only down side is i didn't see any bathrooms close by the playground.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Really appreciated the detail that was put into parking for tournaments.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and you get to see wildlife as well as sporting events.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Max K. Rodes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitebrevardfl.gov
  • Phone+1 321-952-3215

Where to find Max K. Rodes Park

3410 Flanagan Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904

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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.