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Okeeheelee Park South
4.9 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in West Palm Beach, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Okeeheelee Park South 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.
Green-space for cycling and kayaking, with trails for hiking, jogging and bird-watching.
What runners say about Okeeheelee Park South
“The park is clean, quiet, and not crowded, perfect for long walks, biking, or spending time with your dog.”
“It’s peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature and wildlife - you can often see birds, turtles, and even iguanas.”
“It’s peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature and wildlife - you can often see birds, turtles, and even iguanas.”
Great strolling/jogging/kayaking/biking area. Peaceful and quiet. Come here twice a week after work to unwind and get my steps in. Highly recommend. Bonus - around dusk you can often see the sandhill cranes in the main lawn in front of the parking lot.
What a beautiful serene place to get away from the city noises. We hiked the 3 mile trail that wraps around the lakes at sunrise. Saw a nice variety of birds. Hardly anyone there that early. Loved having the place to ourselves!
This place is AMAZING for those who love nature walks. I am a local Floridian who visited this location for the first time today and I was in awe of how much wildlife lived here! You can easily spend all day here, bird watching, biking, having a picnic, geocaching, etc.
Beautiful park ! We hiked almost 5 miles then we sat next to the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature and wildlife - you can often see birds, turtles, and even iguanas.”
“It’s peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature and wildlife - you can often see birds, turtles, and even iguanas.”
“Bonus - around dusk you can often see the sandhill cranes in the main lawn in front of the parking lot.”
“The park is clean, quiet, and not crowded, perfect for long walks, biking, or spending time with your dog.”
Plan your run at Okeeheelee Park South
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.
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitediscover.pbcgov.org
- Phone+1 561-966-6614
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