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Tephford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · Running trail in Tamarac, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Tephford 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.
Linear park along the C-14 Canal offering a fishing pier, a playground, and a restroom, plus picnic facilities.
What runners say about Tephford Park
“It's a clean and relaxing place for joggers, cyclists, and freshwater anglers alike.”
“A beautiful little park with intricate pathways and interesting build is relatively new and should serve as an ongoing model for many larger future projects.”
“Great park to walk, run, exercise, just a peaceful nice place to be at”
“A nice, quiet little park that runs along the west side of the C14 canal/Stranahan River There is a dog park for your furry friends 🐕 with lots of dog owners in the area.”
Tephford Park is named after police officer Brian Tephford who was killed in Tamarac in 2006 while conducting a traffic stop. The park that bears his name was dedicated in 2008. The park is the start of the Cypress Creek Greenway, 16.
This is a great place for a casual walk. Along the c14 canal with beautiful views. Always clean! Three different parking lots and two of them have access to public restrooms. There's a nice little playground for kids close to one of them.
I love going at sunset! You never know what little visitors you may run into :) My grandson loves the rock climbing wall and all of the equipment they offer which are unique to what most parks offer.
Love this park - it's simple and beautiful. It's perfect for riding the bike around with your younger kids because it's not too long but it's still fun to ride around. It's also super peaceful first thing in the morning to walk your dog.
Trail conditions & character
“A nice, quiet little park that runs along the west side of the C14 canal/Stranahan River There is a dog park for your furry friends 🐕 with lots of dog owners in the area.”
“A beautiful little park with intricate pathways and interesting build is relatively new and should serve as an ongoing model for many larger future projects.”
“Other park amenities include a playground with children's rock climbing wall, fishing pier, picnic pavilions, benches, and restrooms although they were locked when I checked.”
“Three different parking lots and two of them have access to public restrooms.”
“A nice, quiet little park that runs along the west side of the C14 canal/Stranahan River There is a dog park for your furry friends 🐕 with lots of dog owners in the area.”
“Tephord park, named after a member of Browards finest fallen in in the line of duty, is a nice concrete 1 1/2 ml.”
Plan your run at Tephford Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- 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.
- Websitetamarac.org
- Phone(954) 597-3500
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
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