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Royal Oaks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,062 Google reviews · Running trail in Miami Lakes, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Royal Oaks 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.

Green space with 4 athletic fields & a concession stand plus a playground, trail & butterfly garden.

What runners say about Royal Oaks Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,062 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“One of my boys had a soccer game there and it was well maintained, well lit and clean.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Royal Oaks Park is a peaceful, family-friendly escape with open green spaces, playgrounds, and walking paths.”

Beautiful park in Miami Lakes with tot lots as well as soccer fields and a walking path. Plenty of parking available. Very clean and safe. Great place to exercise or just bring the family for some outdoor activities.

★★★★★ — Jesus , Aug 2021

Royal Oaks Park is a peaceful, family-friendly escape with open green spaces, playgrounds, and walking paths. Perfect for picnics, casual strolls, or outdoor sports, it offers a relaxing community vibe and a refreshing spot to unwind in nature without leaving town.

★★★★★ — Miguel , Aug 2025

We always enjoy go for the park, in special this one. Is very good to walk and do exercises aerobics, I mean like walk, running... the main activity is soccer and have a children’s place for the kids.

★★★★★ — Maria , Jan 2021

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Plan your run at Royal Oaks 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitemiamilakes-fl.gov
  • Phone(305) 556-0771
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 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 Royal Oaks Park

16500 NW 87th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

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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.