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The Gardens North County District Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from The Gardens North County District 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.
Sprawling recreational space boasting tennis courts, playgrounds and a splash pad, plus basketball and volleyball courts.
What runners say about The Gardens North County District Park
“The quality of the fields, clean bathrooms, lots of parking, and the pavilion areas were amazing!”
“The splash pad is perfect for kids and has a nice shaded area for parents.”
“Lots of opportunities for all ages.”
It’s a wonderful park. I just wished the parents would clean up after themselves and their kids. I went with my kids for the first time and unfortunately the parents who had kids that was having snacks at the picnic area of the splash pad just left the tables dirty.
The Gardens North County District Park opened in June of 2019 in conjunction with the city's 60th anniversary Diamond Anniversary event. The park was built at a cost of 13.7 million dollars. North County District Park is a 82-acre athletic and recreation complex.
I came to walk the nature trail and hoped to walk a couple of miles. Couldn't find any arrow pointing to trails and almost decided to go to a different park. But, parked my car close to the playground and walked past the ball fields to the tree line. There are plenty of sidewalks and maintenance paths in the tree line.
Very well-maintained park that includes everything you really need for hours of recreation. Within this park, you can find a playground, picnic/party area, multiple soccer fields, water play area, volleyball and tennis courts etc. I especially enjoy going here to walk amongst the wooded trails!
Trail conditions & character
“The splash pad is perfect for kids and has a nice shaded area for parents.”
“The quality of the fields, clean bathrooms, lots of parking, and the pavilion areas were amazing!”
“The quality of the fields, clean bathrooms, lots of parking, and the pavilion areas were amazing!”
“Tons of parking, lots of fields, nicely lit and clean.”
Plan your run at The Gardens North County District Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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- Phone+1 561-630-1100
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