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Riverbend Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,247 Google reviews · Running trail in Jupiter, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverbend 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.
Tropical 666-acre park split by the Loxahatchee River, with hiking & horse trails, plus picnicking.
What runners say about Riverbend Park
“Very clean and well maintained paths, clearly marked with signs at cross points.”
“The waterway that runs through the park is part of the Loxahatchee River, one of only two rivers in Florida designated as a federally protected National Wild & Scenic River.”
“Nice place no admittance fee, shaded wood trails and sunny straight canal side trails.”
“You see that clearly here in the cypress swamps, the quiet stretches of water, and the feeling that the landscape hasn’t been overly shaped by development.”
Riverbend Park is one of our favorite places to go when South Florida weather is cool and sunny. As someone who has lived in Florida my entire life and explored much of the state, I can confidently say this park is genuinely exceptional.
One of my favorite spots in the whole county. It’s got many things to offer. The trails and picnic areas are well maintained and in great shape. You can rent a bike, kayak, or canoe with Jupiter Outdoor Center, which is located to the left-hand side as soon as you enter the park, before the first bridge.
This is a wonderful area to access the Loxahatchee, one of only two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. Canoe and kayak rentals and launch areas. Lots and lots of nice loop trails marked and available for walking, biking and even areas dedicated to horses!
Great park for casual hiking or going for a bike ride. They occasionally hold events and reenactments as well. Very clean and well maintained paths, clearly marked with signs at cross points.
Trail conditions & character
“The waterway that runs through the park is part of the Loxahatchee River, one of only two rivers in Florida designated as a federally protected National Wild & Scenic River.”
“The main parking area has bathrooms, and there’s usually a food truck offering coffee, smoothies, and açaí bowls near the bike rentals.”
“Nice place no admittance fee, shaded wood trails and sunny straight canal side trails.”
“You see that clearly here in the cypress swamps, the quiet stretches of water, and the feeling that the landscape hasn’t been overly shaped by development.”
“All together the paths amount to about 9 or 10 miles, but many loop back on each other, making it easy to pick a route that's the right length for you.”
“The trails are flat and made of a tightly packed mix of sand, dirt, and crushed shells.”
“The main parking area has bathrooms, and there’s usually a food truck offering coffee, smoothies, and açaí bowls near the bike rentals.”
Plan your run at Riverbend 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitediscover.pbcgov.org
- Phone(561) 741-1359
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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