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Sandsprit Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,135 Google reviews · Running trail in Stuart, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sandsprit 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.

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Public park with a playground, picnic area, boardwalk, fishing, and boat ramps.

What runners say about Sandsprit Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,135 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The facilities are clean and well maintained, so beautiful and relaxing.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful huge park - Parking may be a challenge on busy days but plenty of trailer parking (more spots for boat trailers than cars) picnic areas, bathroom, beautiful view.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The coolest part about the visit to this park is the drive through the canopy trees over the road”

Beautiful place, lots of benches to rest, open space and had so much fun fishing. And my husband had so much fun walking on the side beach looking for shells and hermet crabs, had an awesome day

★★★★★ — Anna , Mar 2025

Great picnic area under large trees- pretty much always shaded! Lots of areas to walk and watch the boats coming in and out. Playground and workout area were nice but primarily in the hot sun so not used friendly in the middle of the day.

★★★★★ — Bryn , Jul 2024

After a trip to see the Banyan tree tunnels in the area, we decided to stop to see if we could see any manatees. We did not but we enjoyed the park and the local wildlife. There's plenty here for everyone from river access, fishing, photography, walking, and areas for kids to play.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Apr 2025

I enjoyed this park it's on the water with great views. A real nice place to watch the boat traffic go by . The park has 2 ramps for launching boats , one is newer the other is less used a bit in need of a make over but still usable. They have an auxiliary coast guard office where you can take a safety boating class.

★★★★☆ — Edgardo , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2,135 reviews →

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 14 mentions

“Beautiful huge park - Parking may be a challenge on busy days but plenty of trailer parking (more spots for boat trailers than cars) picnic areas, bathroom, beautiful view.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Beautiful huge park - Parking may be a challenge on busy days but plenty of trailer parking (more spots for boat trailers than cars) picnic areas, bathroom, beautiful view.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Beautiful huge park - Parking may be a challenge on busy days but plenty of trailer parking (more spots for boat trailers than cars) picnic areas, bathroom, beautiful view.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The coolest part about the visit to this park is the drive through the canopy trees over the road”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“I saw a lot of people walking their dogs there are restrooms that were open .”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Sandsprit 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • 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) 288-5690
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Sandsprit Park

3443 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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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.