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Pinecrest Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,487 Google reviews · Running trail in Pinecrest, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pinecrest Gardens' 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.
City park with a splash pad & a petting zoo for kids, plus a botanical garden & an outdoor theater.
What runners say about Pinecrest Gardens
“The selection of songs was beautiful and the musicians performed an absolute masterpiece.”
“Pinecrest Gardens is a hidden gem—thoughtfully curated with awesome trails, calming waterways, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels like a true rainforest escape.”
WONDERFUL "GARDEN OF EDEN" ATTRACTION !!!!! My wife and I visited here for about 90 minutes early in the afternoon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The weather was sunny and cool, which made it a perfect day to tour this idyllic place.
Beautiful park. Great to come with family or just to go on a relaxing walk.
What a beautiful discovery today! Pinecrest Gardens is a hidden gem—thoughtfully curated with awesome trails, calming waterways, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels like a true rainforest escape. Even on a rainy day, it was magical.
Still the best park in Miami in my opinion, though the price has gone up from $5 to $8. It looks like some additions are being made, but the water was noticeably murkier this time, and I saw far fewer turtles than I did on my first visit. That said, it’s still a beautiful, relaxing walk with dense tropical foliage.
Trail conditions & character
“The gardens and trails that wind through them are spotlessly maintained with several waterfalls, ponds, and sitting areas.”
“They have a good-sized main parking on the left side of the entry road that exposed to the sun, and a smaller mostly shaded lot on the right side of the entry road.”
“Pinecrest Gardens is a hidden gem—thoughtfully curated with awesome trails, calming waterways, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels like a true rainforest escape.”
Plan your run at Pinecrest Gardens
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 — reported by runners
- Websitepinecrestgardens.org
- Phone+1 305-669-6990
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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