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Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 Google reviews · Running trail in Stuart, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Memorial 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.

PavedOpen 24hLit at nightScenicRestroomsWater

Tranquil park offering grassy areas, foot paths, a pond with a fountain & U.S. war memorials.

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (635 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“This is a very beautiful recreational park.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“A lovely, peaceful park with an amazing amount of wildlife.”

Beautifully landscaped pocket park with a pond, ducks and herons. Covered picnic benches, short walking trails And a bath room with unique art work. A few steps away a snowman in January.

★★★★★ — Illona , Jan 2019

Beautiful park with paved walking paths. This little park is right downtown and has a pond, lots of shade, benches, bathrooms and some picnic tables. Highly recommend. Dog friendly. Kid friendly.

★★★★★ — Heath , Feb 2026

A good place for relaxation and walking when you want peace, it has benches and green areas. It is an open space for all people.

★★★★★ — Gustavo , Feb 2024

I attended a memorial day service here. It is a lovely little park. It was the perfect location to honor our fallen veterans. There is a feeling of small town unity in a lovely green relaxing space. TBH I didn’t walk around the park very much, but it will always hold a tender placefor the memories created.

★★★★★ — Fiona , Jun 2024

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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 7 mentions

“This is a very beautiful recreational park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“This little park is right downtown and has a pond, lots of shade, benches, bathrooms and some picnic tables.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Beautiful park with paved walking paths.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitestuartfl.gov
  • Phone(772) 288-5340
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Memorial Park

300 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994

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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.