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Rainbow Lakes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Pembroke Pines, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Rainbow Lakes 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 nightScenicRestroomsQuiet

Neighborhood outdoor space featuring a playground and lighted courts for racquetball, paddleball and handball.

What runners say about Rainbow Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (73 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

On June 29, 2017 this park had its name changed to Jack McCluskey Rainbow Park in honor of long-time resident and former city official John F. (Jack) McCluskey. In 1969 McCluskey served as a Charter Member and President of the Lakes Homeowners' Association.

★★★★☆ — Ariel , Mar 2024

Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails. It's a great spot for picnics, fishing, and leisurely strolls, offering a peaceful natural environment within the city. The park also has playgrounds and open spaces for sports and recreational activities.

★★★★★ — Luke , Oct 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Rainbow Lakes Park is a beautiful, family-friendly park featuring serene lakes and well-maintained walking trails.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Park amenities include eight outdoor lighted racquetball courts, a quarter mile walking/jogging path, picnic table, and a covered playground.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“No bathrooms or concession stands just a quiet nook.”

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Plan your run at Rainbow Lakes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websiteppines.com
  • Phone+1 954-435-6520
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–10 pm
Sunday 9 am–6 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 Rainbow Lakes Park

9201 NW 19th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

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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.