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Zinkil Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 478 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollywood, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Zinkil 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.

Open 24hShadedStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Quaint park offering exercise stations, 2 playgrounds, interactive fountains & a walking trail.

What runners say about Zinkil Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (478 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“They have a great playground, a splash pad, a nice running path, it's spacious, dog friendly, and it's pretty clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park great for small kids too just beware the spiders in the kid play area”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“The Playground has a covering so you don't burn up and there are plenty of trees around for shade to walk the paths”

Clean, peaceful, and beautiful little park. Nice exercise equipment, playground, and walking trail surrounded by big shady trees.

★★★★★ — Silvia , Apr 2021

Nice park. Parking may be an issue depending on the time of the day. Huge playground area with swings located just outside the enclosed playground. Plenty of exercise machine along the walking path...I didn't care for the dirt like walking path.

★★★★☆ — M , Jan 2020

The canopy only covers half the play area, here in south Florida especially in the summer we need better shade. The tubular bells cannot be played because they are out of adjustment and The glockenspiel is missing a hammer. The memory game has not been working fit the last month.

★★★★☆ — John , Jan 2023

I recently went walking at the park and it's so nice. They upgraded with new workout equipments. Jenard, one of the worker is very nice. He's always cleaning up and giving the walkers water. He's very pleasant and friendly. I really enjoy going walking at this park.

★★★★★ — Bernie , Dec 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“Not impressed with the parking entrance location and the lack of designated parking.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“The Playground has a covering so you don't burn up and there are plenty of trees around for shade to walk the paths”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“I also did not see any restrooms.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“If you are using a stroller, you may want to walk on the sidewalk around the park.”

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Plan your run at Zinkil Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitehollywoodfl.org
  • Phone(954) 921-3404

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Zinkil Park

5451 Washington St, Hollywood, FL 33021

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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.