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Ponce Circle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 Google reviews · Running trail in Coral Gables, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ponce Circle 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.
Small, family-friendly park known for events and hosting the Museum of the Moon.
What runners say about Ponce Circle Park
“So beautiful, all the people with the moon in their hands!”
“I didn’t see the fountain of youth but I found this nice bench under a shade tree and ate my lunch.”
“Family friendly, great events, extremely clean!”
I didn’t see the fountain of youth but I found this nice bench under a shade tree and ate my lunch. No complaints. Nice little park, great for walking dogs, walking yourself, or just sitting for a spell. Could use a few more shade trees…and a fountain!
Do not missed the opportunity to experience #museumofthemoon at the Ponce Circle Park in the City of Coral Gables. What a beautiful experience! 😍 There are plenty of options to eat, drink and have some delicious desserts while walking in the Park surrounding and the Plaza! 100% recommended 👍
Nice park thats underutilized. Could use some shade trees or pergolas to provide shade. Great venue for burgerliscious. Should be used for more events.
I went to go see the museum of the moon. There is parking lots assessable there n walking distance. It’s a small park though.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trail to stay active with any outdoor activity you choose or to just sit on a bench and enjoy the view 😀”
“There is parking building around the area that are safe and easy to park but not too cheap parking was $15 bucks flat rate”
“I didn’t see the fountain of youth but I found this nice bench under a shade tree and ate my lunch.”
“Nice little park, great for walking dogs, walking yourself, or just sitting for a spell.”
“It's totally worth it to come at night to see the light contrast.”
Plan your run at Ponce Circle Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- 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.
- Websitecoralgables.com
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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 |
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