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Windmill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Coconut Creek, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Windmill 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.

PavedShadedLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family park featuring tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, plus a dog park.

What runners say about Windmill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (264 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“Windmill Park is a peaceful and family-friendly outdoor space, often appreciated for its relaxing atmosphere and well-maintained grounds.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Big playground for kids with shade, enclosure for multiple racquetball courts as well as a basketball court.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Windmill Park is a peaceful and family-friendly outdoor space, often appreciated for its relaxing atmosphere and well-maintained grounds.”

Pretty park that is well maintained and nice for walking. I like that the trails are open and a lot of people are here. I love that the small dogs and large dogs are separated at the dog park.

★★★★☆ — Megan , Jan 2024

This is a really nice and clean park to bring the children to play and have fun!!! There is a big dog partk too. They have tennis courts and a basketball court and a walking trail. I'll definitely add this park to my list of parks to visit often!!!

★★★★☆ — Valley , Apr 2021

Windmill Park is a popular outdoor recreation resource in Coconut Creek. The park opened in 1993 and was named for the windmill on the farm of Earl Johns, one of the area's first residents.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Jan 2026

Windmill Park on Lyons Road is very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. It has great facilities like tennis courts, basketball, beach volleyball, jogging track, kids’ playground, and a dog park. The peaceful atmosphere with a lake view makes it perfect for exercising or just relaxing.

★★★★★ — Bang , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 264 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 38 mentions

“It has great facilities like tennis courts, basketball, beach volleyball, jogging track, kids’ playground, and a dog park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is plenty of parking and there are 2 EV charging stations that were in use during my visit.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Windmill Park is a peaceful and family-friendly outdoor space, often appreciated for its relaxing atmosphere and well-maintained grounds.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“There is a wide, paved waking path around the entire park with plenty of benches and water fountains.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Big playground for kids with shade, enclosure for multiple racquetball courts as well as a basketball court.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“- Ambience: Quiet, with a natural charm—great for unwinding or light outdoor activities.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“8 tennis courts with pickle ball options… beach volleyball… basketball… dog park… kids park… cold water fountain.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Windmill Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websitecoconutcreek.net
  • Phone(954) 545-6600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

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 Windmill Park

700 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063

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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.