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Sidney Fischer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 809 Google reviews · Running trail in Cocoa Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sidney Fischer 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 oceanfront park with shaded picnic pavilions, showers, a playground & restrooms.
What runners say about Sidney Fischer Park
“BONUS- several showers to clean off all the sand, if you park in this lot then right off the boardwalk there are chair and umbrella rentals if needed.”
“I'm sure it will be beautiful when it's all back together.”
BONUS- several showers to clean off all the sand, if you park in this lot then right off the boardwalk there are chair and umbrella rentals if needed. Parking- non shaded parking, pay parking that's right now $5 then additional for every hour. Beach access- super easy access from a boardwalk right to the coast.
Perfect spot to take your kids for a picnic before the beach! In my case I threw a party! Pavilions are free. First come first serve! Playground is conveniently located. The path to the beach is also! The beach is just a few feet away! Love this park!!!
Short walk to the beach. You must pay to park normally,but handicap exempt. Masks were worn by some as we passed. Law enforcement was patrolling. Restrooms available.
Love this park.You can park there and go straight to the beach thru the wooden path.Is is always clean and has restrooms in the parking lot area. It also has a shower area at the entrance of the wooden area
Trail conditions & character
“Parking- non shaded parking, pay parking that's right now $5 then additional for every hour.”
“Provides Bathrooms and park benches for picnics as well as a shower for after beaching.”
“I'm sure it will be beautiful when it's all back together.”
“BONUS- several showers to clean off all the sand, if you park in this lot then right off the boardwalk there are chair and umbrella rentals if needed.”
Plan your run at Sidney Fischer 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofcocoabeach.com
- Phone(321) 868-3252
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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