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Senator Gwen Margolis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Senator Gwen Margolis 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Park on 2.84 acres with play & picnic areas, a soccer field, free Wi-Fi & an off-leash dog zone.

What runners say about Senator Gwen Margolis Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (195 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 13 mentions

“Gwen Margolis Park is well maintained and beautifully laid out making it a delight to visit.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Amenities at Gwen Margolis Park a shade covered playground, benches, picnic tables, paved walking path, and botanical garden.”

Senator Gwen Margolis (October 4, 1934 - June 9, 2020) is a member of the Florida Women's Hall of Fame for being a trailblazer who paved the way for other women in politics. As a democrat she was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1974 and she served until 1980.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Jul 2024

Very pretty, green and lush park. Well kept. Nice area for kids to play with a shade cover from the sun. Soft ground for falls. The playground is more for kids over 5, I would say. There's a field for team sports and a small path for walking.

★★★★☆ — Lily , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 195 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Huge soccer field, playground, and dog parks for small and large dogs!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Amenities at Gwen Margolis Park a shade covered playground, benches, picnic tables, paved walking path, and botanical garden.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There are water fountains and restrooms too.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Senator Gwen Margolis (October 4, 1934 - June 9, 2020) is a member of the Florida Women's Hall of Fame for being a trailblazer who paved the way for other women in politics.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are water fountains and restrooms too.”

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Plan your run at Senator Gwen Margolis Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesibfl.net
  • Phone+1 305-792-1706

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–8:30 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 Senator Gwen Margolis Park

17815 N Bay Rd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

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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.