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South Dade Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 382 Google reviews · Running trail in Homestead, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from South Dade 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.

Stroller / ADA

Park offering pools & splash areas, basketball & tennis courts, a skate park & fitness programs.

What runners say about South Dade Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (382 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Went to a baby shower, it was very clean , comfortable and with A/c.”

Really nice and peaceful park. You can walk, play basketball, kids playground it has a skate park, walking trail and a pool. It's in a good neighborhood. I really enjoy going here and so do my kids.

★★★★★ — Agostina , Aug 2019

The sidewalks on the inside trail need to be repaired because they are a tripping hazard and would also be hard on a child in a stroller. Big open field for the kids to run around. Basketball court is nice as well as the tennis and skatepark. Playground is pretty decent.

★★★★☆ — Kimberly , Sep 2022

My kids love the pirate ship theme. Very clean and well shaded. Nice breeze and just a few people walking the sidewalks at 9:30am. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Natasha , Oct 2025

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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.

Stroller / ADA accessible

“The sidewalks on the inside trail need to be repaired because they are a tripping hazard and would also be hard on a child in a stroller.”

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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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemiamidade.gov
  • Phone(305) 247-9453
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
Friday 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
Sunday 7 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 South Dade Park

28151 SW 164th Ave, Homestead, FL 33033

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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.