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Volunteer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,241 Google reviews · Running trail in Plantation, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Volunteer 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.

BoardwalkRestrooms

Recreational trails along wetlands and a children's play area, plus picnic spaces.

What runners say about Volunteer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,241 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“I remember going to this playground when I was young, and it's nice to see it's still very well maintained and up-to-date.”

Good, Clean park to go for a walk and escape the big city. There is a trail that goes around the lake that amounts to about a mile. During the week and on weekend they have food trucks and vendors come out for a farmers market. The food trucks are great and allows families to get out and do something different.

★★★★☆ — Ashley , Sep 2023

Simply a wonderful park, has almost everything. You could walk around the lake with piers sadly the main bridge possibly for construction/safety reasons. Has multiple playgrounds close to each other, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a bathroom.

★★★★★ — Max , Feb 2024

Nice park with lot of slides and swings for kids Nature trail for walking, jogging or biking Tennis and basketball courts Farmers market on Saturday mornings. You should definitely visit this park If you are in Plantation and searching for park to entertain your kids.

★★★★★ — Nikhil , Aug 2022

If you enjoy walking, this park has a nice nature trail. You can see different types of birds and other creatures. Lots of trees. I highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Emerly , Jul 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Has multiple playgrounds close to each other, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a bathroom.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“It’s a pleasant walk if you take it slow and it also includes a simple boardwalk by the pond area.”

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Plan your run at Volunteer Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteplantation.org
  • Phone+1 954-452-2558

Hours

Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Volunteer Park

12050 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.