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Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilton Manors, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve'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.
Scenic 5.4-acre park with a gazebo and a historic building on the premises.
What runners say about Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
“Living across the Middle Fork River from this beautiful park and nature preserve gives you some great insight into how much it is loved by so many!”
“❤️ The trails combine a great array of peace as well as sunshine and shade and the venue is also an impressive addition to the surroundings, and hosts some really cool events.”
“Very peaceful and serene walk- a little rain forest in the city.”
Living across the Middle Fork River from this beautiful park and nature preserve gives you some great insight into how much it is loved by so many! ❤️ The trails combine a great array of peace as well as sunshine and shade and the venue is also an impressive addition to the surroundings, and hosts some really cool…
Walking from bar to bar in Wilton’s Manor, you feel sun scorched from the concrete radiating through your sole and the alcohol oozing from your pores. Richardson Park and Preserve offers an oasis. You will find a beautiful green canopy surrounded by water ways.
One wouldn't usually think of a little 5.4 acre park to be anything worthy of yelping about, but Richard Historic Park and Nature Preserve happens to be one. It has everything a good park should have.
Very cool place and all the little creatures. No gators but I could imagine there probably are some in that water. Very nice paths for all the crabs to dig holes and live under. These squirrels 🐿️ around here have very big nuts 🥜. But I enjoyed walking around and hearing nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Living across the Middle Fork River from this beautiful park and nature preserve gives you some great insight into how much it is loved by so many!”
“Very peaceful and serene walk- a little rain forest in the city.”
“❤️ The trails combine a great array of peace as well as sunshine and shade and the venue is also an impressive addition to the surroundings, and hosts some really cool events.”
“The city staff was very helpful and the reserved parking was an unexpected bonus that our guests appreciated.”
Plan your run at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewiltonmanors.gov
- Phone(954) 390-2104
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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