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Palm Aire Village Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Palm Aire Village 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsQuiet

Relaxed park featuring a playground and tennis courts in addition to a barbecue area.

What runners say about Palm Aire Village Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (186 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Palm Aire Village Park is a small, clean neighborhood park featuring a playground, basketball court, open grassy areas, and shaded spots for relaxing.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It’s great for kids, casual sports, and quiet outdoor time.”

This park was near where I had lunch so I came over to walk around and get some fresh air and exercise as I digested lunch. You can find the park near the entrance to Calvary Chapel Christian Academy. This park was dedicated in 2003. I was surprised by how much was packed into its 3.26 acres.

★★★★☆ — Ariel , Sep 2023

Cool park...Big playground for the kids, volleyball, 2 racquet ball courts, 2 basketball full courts, nice place to walk or run

★★★★★ — David , Nov 2024

This is a great place to visit has a play ground for your kids and a volleyball net and a full size basketball court for the sport enthusiasts in your group has a charcoal grill and plenty of seating for large groups under the gazebo public bathrooms and a path to do your power walking around the outskirts of the park

★★★★☆ — Kyle , Mar 2020

Nice little park in the uptown area of Fort Lauderdale. The park is small, but has a lot packed inside. There is a beach volleyball net, two open racquetball courts, a playground, and two full size basketball courts. There is a small walking path around the park, and there is also a pavilion with a large BBQ grill.

★★★★☆ — Jacques , Nov 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Would love to give 5 STARS, but the restrooms REALLY NEED TO BE UPGRADED OR REPAIRS NEED TO BE MADE!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It’s great for kids, casual sports, and quiet outdoor time.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Palm Aire Village 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.
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitefortlauderdale.gov
  • Phone+1 954-828-7275

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 pm

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 Palm Aire Village Park

6401 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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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.