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Veteran's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakland Park, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Veteran's 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 Veteran's Park
“Veterans Park, a nice little park, very well-maintained, with beautiful walking trails and a lake view, located in Oakland Park, FL.”
“This little beauty gives you life, you can see some what of a beautiful sunset, and you can take a walk to clear you heart, and mind all while taking in a wonderful site.”
“The jungle gym is under a shade.”
“Really peaceful place with small parking lot next to playground.”
Small but yet a gem..This little beauty gives you life, you can see some what of a beautiful sunset, and you can take a walk to clear you heart, and mind all while taking in a wonderful site.
A park is a nice place for children during the day, and in the evening it's a great place for walking dogs, biking, or just generally strolling. There's a lot of inaccurate information posted regarding this park. The opening hours only pertain to the children's play area parking on the south side .
Veterans Park, a nice little park, very well-maintained, with beautiful walking trails and a lake view, located in Oakland Park, FL.
When i feel sad and hopeless i come here, even tho is next to the road its a beautiful and pretty quiet park, i like to sit on the grass barefoot or walk as it has a very long trail on the side, it helps me feel better and regain some hope in that things will end up happening the way i wish for them to happen, never…
Trail conditions & character
“This little beauty gives you life, you can see some what of a beautiful sunset, and you can take a walk to clear you heart, and mind all while taking in a wonderful site.”
“The opening hours only pertain to the children's play area parking on the south side .”
“A park is a nice place for children during the day, and in the evening it's a great place for walking dogs, biking, or just generally strolling.”
“Really peaceful place with small parking lot next to playground.”
“Lots of benches and seats, no water fountain or bathroom however.”
“Lots of benches and seats, no water fountain or bathroom however.”
Plan your run at Veteran's Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoaklandparkfl.gov
- Phone+1 954-630-4500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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