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Rio Nature Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Jensen Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rio Nature 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 nature preserve featuring a short walking trail and a picnic table.
What runners say about Rio Nature Park
“Monthly clean ups by neighbors keep it looking good.”
“Very relaxing peaceful place with a walking trail great to bring your 🐕”
No restrooms, no parking but a nice place for locals to walk to. Well patrolled, especially after dusk. No overnight parking.Neighborhood Watch area is active. Monthly clean ups by neighbors keep it looking good.
This is a great little walking path that is also Pup friendly. There is no designated parking or restrooms. So, the people I meet here are mostly other locals walking their Pups. Go all the way to the end, the view is worth it!
I don't feel as though you can consider that a park. Just a little trail that opens up to the water with a view of the bridge
Great park. Good walking trail, and I like that they have a picnic table at the end of the path.
Trail conditions & character
“Just a little trail that opens up to the water with a view of the bridge”
“No restrooms, no parking but a nice place for locals to walk to.”
“No restrooms, no parking but a nice place for locals to walk to.”
“Very relaxing peaceful place with a walking trail great to bring your 🐕”
Plan your run at Rio Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitediscovermartin.com
- Phone(772) 288-5400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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