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Riviera Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 611 Google reviews · Running trail in Ormond Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Riviera 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.

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Grassy, palm tree-filled riverside park featuring a fishing dock, playground & picnic tables.

What runners say about Riviera Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (611 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Nice riverside park with grills picnic tables small kids play area,and beautiful view ,very well maintained, no restrooms”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“Nice riverside park with grills picnic tables small kids play area,and beautiful view ,very well maintained, no restrooms”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Quiet, peaceful setting with benches, picnic tables, etc.”

Nice clean park. Limited free parking, over the water gazebo, picnic tables with BBQ's, plenty of benches, water fountain, doggie waste bags, pretty scenery, nice place for a long walk, no restrooms.

★★★★★ — Davy , Mar 2024

Beautiful free park with fishing pier and gazebo. Lots of nice benches along the walking trail so that you can enjoy the dolphins and Florida birds in-between 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ walks.

★★★★☆ — Mary , Feb 2024

nice small park along the river that is well maintained and has a nice playground. The view is beautiful and there is plenty of space to enjoy lunch on one of the many picnic tables or benches. The walking path that goes through the park and the boardwalk make a nice place for a walk.

★★★★☆ — Edward , Oct 2021

Beautiful place for a walk. Jogging trail. Thoughtfully inscribed memorial benches. Dogs welcome. Fishing. No bathrooms. Play ground for young children.

★★★★☆ — . , Jan 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 21 mentions

“Nice riverside park with grills picnic tables small kids play area,and beautiful view ,very well maintained, no restrooms”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Nice riverside park with grills picnic tables small kids play area,and beautiful view ,very well maintained, no restrooms”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Quiet, peaceful setting with benches, picnic tables, etc.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“We are on vacation and really enjoyed sitting here having lunch with our dogs.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“The walking path that goes through the park and the boardwalk make a nice place for a walk.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Riviera 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteormondbeach.org
  • Phone(386) 676-3250
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–10 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 Riviera Park

901 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

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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.