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Savannas Preserve State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Port St. Lucie, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Savannas Preserve State 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

State park offering hiking, biking, and running trails for leashed dogs.

What runners say about Savannas Preserve State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

My favorite place to hike and bike but be prepared to be knee deep in wetland if you try and complete the white trail!

★★★★☆ — Dylan , Sep 2020

Very nice. Nice soft open trail for the most part. I discovered I do have a fear of gators, but we saw none.

★★★★★ — M , Jan 2021

Great place for a walk with the dogs. Never tons of people out here either during the week.

★★★★★ — Katlyn , Jan 2022

Absolutely beautiful Martin county Park. Great variety of trail surfaces and Bunches of turtles and bunnies around. 👍🌴🐢

★★★★★ — David , Jul 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 4 mentions

“Very wet on the day we went after a week of rain so we got turned around but there were so many wildflowers and distant views over the Savannah.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Eating tables and very clean restroom.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place to take your dog for a walk.”

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Plan your run at Savannas Preserve State 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefloridastateparks.org
  • Phone(772) 398-2779

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–5:30 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 Savannas Preserve State Park

6QW2+F2, 2541 SE Walton Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

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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.