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Van Smith Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in South Miami, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Van Smith 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.
What runners say about Van Smith Park
“Beautiful little hidden gem 💎”
“This small quiet park is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.”
A great spot in South Miami to appreciate nature and the local habitat. There are picnic tables and benches to enjoy as well as an open area for sport or a nice picnic. Nature trails are also a nice touch. The locals are the everyday crowd and its maintained by the city.
Small little wildlife preserve. Nice place to sit and think or meditate. Some small nature paths to walk through as well. Not a place to spend the whole day, as there isn't much else aside from a few benches, but not a bad place to sit and relax for an hour or two.
This is the perfect place for a small picnic and to bring your children to connect with nature. This small quiet park is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. It also has a big open space where you could also play catch or a sport if you wanted to as well.
Trail conditions & character
“This small quiet park is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.”
Plan your run at Van Smith 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitesouthmiamifl.gov
- Phone+1 305-668-3876
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
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