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Tall Cypress Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 429 Google reviews · Running trail in Coral Springs, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 0.4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tall Cypress Natural Area'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.
66 acres of dense woods & swampland with an elevated boardwalk, interpretive signs & restrooms.
What runners say about Tall Cypress Natural Area
“The restrooms are slightly rated but always very clean.”
“It’s nice and beautiful, I really had an amazing time here, BUT the trail’s length is a little disappointing (only 0.”
“The entire loop is half a mile on the dot, and it’s naturally well shaded which protects you from excess sun.”
“Beautiful, peaceful, bathroom access, landscape variety, AND small creatures!”
This park is an absolute hidden gem! I only found it by accident a few years ago during the pandemic and I have been back a few times with family and they all enjoyed it. It’s not visible by the main road, Sample but secluded off to the side on a smaller road.
Nice place to walk through and see some natural scenery. Boardwalks are always clean and safe. It is all boardwalk walking, which is nice, but it would be best if they somehow offered a set of stairs down onto the actual ground. Very peaceful and enjoyable! Surprising to find this in Coral Springs!
This was my first visit to this easy to find natural area. Beautiful, peaceful, bathroom access, landscape variety, AND small creatures! It has an elevated boardwalk, so there's no getting close up in nature, still worth the visit!!! Oh, and free!
Serene spot for a quiet walk. Lush and green, with various types of plants and trees. Clean bathrooms, and free parking. Admission is free as well. It's a small reserve, but worth the visit if you enjoy nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Here's a photo of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Brown Thrasher, Cardinal, Painted bunting, Worm-eating Vireo, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Yellow throated Vireo taken from the boardwalk.”
“It’s nice and beautiful, I really had an amazing time here, BUT the trail’s length is a little disappointing (only 0.”
“Beautiful, peaceful, bathroom access, landscape variety, AND small creatures!”
“Beautiful, peaceful, bathroom access, landscape variety, AND small creatures!”
“The entire loop is half a mile on the dot, and it’s naturally well shaded which protects you from excess sun.”
“The accessible boardwalk loop is about a half mile long and has some diverse flora and fauna.”
“The entire loop is half a mile on the dot, and it’s naturally well shaded which protects you from excess sun.”
“The parking area is small and can only fit about 10-13 cars but each time that I have gone there weren’t many other visitors.”
Plan your run at Tall Cypress Natural Area
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
- Loop distance0.4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebroward.org
- Phone(954) 357-8109
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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