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Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 238 Google reviews · Running trail in Wildwood, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve'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.
Refuge for observing various birds and turtles, with boardwalks and trails.
What runners say about Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
“I'm definitely looking forward to coming back during the sunset hour as I heard that's a beautiful time to be there.”
“The preserve is peaceful and serene, but parking was a challenge.”
Enjoyed a nice walk along a boardwalk that circled out over a small body of water. A wonderful place to see all kinds flora and fauna. We spotted some turtles, various birds with their babies and a lazy crocodile basking in the sun.
Beautiful boardwalk overlooking the water with wildlife and large lily pads.
Good place to slow down and appreciate nature for 20 to 50 minutes. Don't bring pets but there is a dog park next door. Take a leisurely walk around the boardwalk. You will see a few other Villagers out doing the same. There are a few benches to sit on. There are some informative signs.
Finally found this place, after getting bad directions from All Trails. It's nice, but not very big. It's adjacent to a power line, so there may be more to it than meets the eye. Dog park next door to it.
Trail conditions & character
“This is such a great little boardwalk to take a stroll and maybe snap a picture or 7 of the wetland wildlife.”
“I'm definitely looking forward to coming back during the sunset hour as I heard that's a beautiful time to be there.”
“The preserve shares the very small parking lot with the dog park.”
“While there is a little walking on flat sidewalk from parking lot to boardwalk, we saw people of all ages having a good time.”
“The preserve is peaceful and serene, but parking was a challenge.”
Plan your run at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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 |
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