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Plantation Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,055 Google reviews · Running trail in Plantation, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Plantation Central 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.
Large park featuring swimming pools, sports fields, a playground, a multipurpose center & more.
What runners say about Plantation Central Park
“The park feels very spacious, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of shaded areas that make it comfortable even during warmer Florida afternoons.”
“One of the most beautiful parts of the park is the wildlife especially the owl nest where you can actually watch owls, and the ducks around the park make it even more peaceful.”
“The park feels very spacious, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of shaded areas that make it comfortable even during warmer Florida afternoons.”
“One of the most beautiful parts of the park is the wildlife especially the owl nest where you can actually watch owls, and the ducks around the park make it even more peaceful.”
“Plantation Central Park is one of the best family-friendly parks in the Plantation area, especially for parents with toddlers and younger kids.”
Great park. There are tennis, basketball, pickleball courts, soccer and baseball fields, playgrounds for the kids, and exercise equipment for adults. There is a walking/biking path around the park.
Central Park Plantation is an amazing place for both fitness and leisure! It’s a huge park with so many activities to enjoy. The pickleball courts are the highlight, always filled with energy and a great crowd.
"It's very important to take care of yourself. Everyone's lives are so busy. Take at least an hour a day to recharge and do whatever makes you better. For grown-ups, whether it's a spa, sitting in a park with a book, or coffee, take time for yourself.
Super clean park and facilities. The water fountains with purifiers on them so you can refill. Your water bottles is so eco-friendly. I wish every park had this. Lots of native trees that shade the walkways. Beautiful nature, lots of natural animals roaming around and very friendly stuff.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the most beautiful parts of the park is the wildlife especially the owl nest where you can actually watch owls, and the ducks around the park make it even more peaceful.”
“The park feels very spacious, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of shaded areas that make it comfortable even during warmer Florida afternoons.”
“The restrooms were the absolute cleanest park restrooms I have ever encountered.”
“One of the most beautiful parts of the park is the wildlife especially the owl nest where you can actually watch owls, and the ducks around the park make it even more peaceful.”
“The only downside is that this park is no dogs allowed and ppl still bring their dogs and dont clean up after them.”
“The walking paths throughout the park are smooth and stroller-friendly, making it easy for families to walk around comfortably.”
“The water fountains with purifiers on them so you can refill.”
Plan your run at Plantation Central 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteplantation.org
- Phone+1 954-452-2510
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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