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Silver Lakes Rotary Nature Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 202 Google reviews · Running trail in Davie, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Silver Lakes Rotary Nature 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Tranquil locale featuring two lakes, walking trails, picnic areas and lots of iguanas.

What runners say about Silver Lakes Rotary Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (202 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Went here to fish before our flight, didn't catch anything but the park is beautiful and the maintenance crew was there cutting the grass.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Especially when you want to walk your dog in the shade around the lake during this South Florida heat.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“Quiet and clean park right behind the hardrock just north of Stirling road against the turnpike.”

My friends and I take the dogs here every so often. Nice place to just walk around and enjoy nature. Good amount of shade.

★★★★★ — Ann-Marie , Jun 2017

I loooove this park sooo sooo sooo muuuch!! So many fish in the lake in the back and the trails are so nice! Even a path to a canal in the back by the turnpike, need offroad vehicle to access. Very few people come here as well. Very quiet and peaceful once you get past the humming of the turnpike.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jun 2025

Nice shaded walk around a lake. Beware though, there is a resident gator in the lake that we unexpectedly walk close to and it scared the bejusus out of us. Be careful and stay away from the water 🙏

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Feb 2026

Nice quiet spot surrounded by pine trees. Has a nice walking trail, bathrooms.. benches where you can sit and relax. And of course fishing butno swimming. It's a nice place over all.

★★★★★ — Angela , Jul 2024

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“Quiet and clean park right behind the hardrock just north of Stirling road against the turnpike.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Went here to fish before our flight, didn't catch anything but the park is beautiful and the maintenance crew was there cutting the grass.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Especially when you want to walk your dog in the shade around the lake during this South Florida heat.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Especially when you want to walk your dog in the shade around the lake during this South Florida heat.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Has a nice walking trail, bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Silver Lakes Rotary Nature 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitedavie-fl.gov
  • Phone(954) 797-1147

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday 9 AM–6 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 Silver Lakes Rotary Nature Park

5695 SW 52nd Ave, Davie, FL 33314

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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.