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Truman Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 998 Google reviews · Running trail in Key West, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Truman Waterfront 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.
Large waterfront park featuring a splash pad, playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment.
What runners say about Truman Waterfront Park
“Very clean, modern playground, with the water features to keep everyone cool!”
“Great views of the ocean and you can see a number of coast guard vessels, noaa vessels, etc depending on the day.”
“And as an added bonus, this park is an awesome asset to both locals and tourists alike, with lots of greenspace, an awesome (mostly shady!”
“A good place to enjoy a quiet walk away from the hustle and bustle of Duval street and I ly a short jaunt to get there.”
“Massive splash pad and large playground that is good for all ages of kids.”
Unless you have just never been to Key West's famous Sunset Celebration (and if you have not, you definitely should at least once in your life), this spot is way better than the much more well-known Mallory Square for amazing Key West sunsets. Same gorgeous sunsets as Mallory, but without Sunset Key blocking your view.
Great park, not in the usual path for tourists so it’s usually not very crowded which is nice. Great views of the ocean and you can see a number of coast guard vessels, noaa vessels, etc depending on the day. Lots of roosters and chickens and other wildlife that hangs out near the parks parking lots.
The dock is nice with lots of benches. There's also a big playground and water park area right across from the ship- i didn't get any pics but it looks like a fun place for the kids and was very nice. There were people there fishing, riding bikes, skating and jogging. I also saw a birthday party going on there.
I have to say something about Key West . It is not easy to find grass in the whole city. There are only very few spots in the old town . So if you book your hotel in a part of the city where there is no grass you have to walk a lot to reach these places.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of the ocean and you can see a number of coast guard vessels, noaa vessels, etc depending on the day.”
“Just like anywhere else in key west you have to pay for parking hut when you’re doing there you can go over to the beach or to the coast guard boat to take a look at it.”
“There are restrooms on the grounds, not sure what hours they're open though.”
“A good place to enjoy a quiet walk away from the hustle and bustle of Duval street and I ly a short jaunt to get there.”
“And as an added bonus, this park is an awesome asset to both locals and tourists alike, with lots of greenspace, an awesome (mostly shady!”
Plan your run at Truman Waterfront 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofkeywest-fl.gov
- Phone(305) 809-3700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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