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Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockledge, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center'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.
Secluded park with a boardwalk that winds through a forest to a river and features a nature center, playgrounds and picnic tables.
What runners say about Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center
“The park is also clean, and there are some activity things to do.”
“Weaves into a small forest then when you get to the end you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the Indian River.”
“Feels like a quiet experience, and if your lucky get to see some animals on the way through”
Fun little adventure when you just need to get out for a bit. There’s a cute little activity area for kids at the entrance. A beautiful boardwalk path large enough for a stroller. The path ends at the river so be mindful if you have small children. It’s a short walk but well worth it. Trees. Birds. Wildflowers.
May not be the longest path but it is so pretty and A few places to sit and enjoy nature.
It’s a wonderful place to spend a few minutes. The boardwalk takes you on a short walk through the woods till you reach the river. In total I’d estimate it about .25 miles in length. I wish it were longer though.
This is a nice secluded yet relaxing park. It's not a very long walk to the end, but the nature and scenery is definitely great. The park is also clean, and there are some activity things to do. If you have 10-20 minutes of time to spare, then this place is a great way to spend it. Great place for pictures.
Trail conditions & character
“Weaves into a small forest then when you get to the end you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the Indian River.”
“The boardwalk takes you on a short walk through the woods till you reach the river.”
“Nice nature walk with learning activities for kids, please note restrooms & indoor area are only open some days during specific times.”
“Feels like a quiet experience, and if your lucky get to see some animals on the way through”
Plan your run at Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitebrevardfl.gov
- Phone(321) 433-4490
Hours
| Monday | 12–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–5 PM |
| Thursday | 12–5 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
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