Plantation's walking and biking trails: the 1.1-mile Plantation Preserve Linear Trail, Volunteer Park's boardwalks and bridle paths, park loops, parking and hours.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Plantation’s Linear Trail page, Equestrian Center page, parks directory, park hours and its 2026 Family Bike Ride listing. Parks and Recreation: 954-452-2510.
Plantation’s best-known path is the 1.1-mile Linear Park trail at Plantation Preserve, a multi-use trail through the city golf course’s wetlands, with interpretive stops and a Tequesta burial mound. On the west side, Volunteer Park has boardwalks and bridle paths beside the Equestrian Center, and most of the larger city parks have a walking loop.
Quick list
- Linear Trail: 1.1 miles, dawn to dusk; park at 7050 W. Broward Blvd.
- Volunteer Park: 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.; boardwalks, trails and bridle paths
- Park walking trails: Central Park, Jim Ward, Pine Island, Sunset, Liberty Tree and the Botanical Garden
- Questions: Parks and Recreation, 954-452-2510
Plantation Preserve Linear Trail
From the city’s Linear Trail page:
| Length | 1.1 miles |
| Use | Walking, hiking, jogging, biking, inline skating |
| Trailheads | North: near NW 70th Avenue and Broward Boulevard. South: off East Tropical Way |
| Parking | Plantation Preserve golf course lot, 7050 W. Broward Blvd.; none at the south entrance |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Extras | Interpretive signs at each end, at four trail stops and at a Tequesta burial mound; a tot lot with swings and a climbing wall at the north trailhead |
The trail winds through the golf course and wetlands, and wading birds are common: herons, ibises, limpkins and Egyptian geese have all been photographed along it. The city describes the land as a “large and historically significant parcel” preserved for people and wildlife.
Volunteer Park and the bridle paths
Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., sits in 85 acres of landscaped boardwalks, bridle paths and recreation areas. The city lists quiet nature trails, wetlands designed for local wildlife, educational playgrounds and “auditory sculptures that react to wind and rain,” with multi-use trails and bridle paths through the wetlands. The Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave., is next door (city page). Volunteer Park is also home to the Saturday farmers market.
Walking loops in the city parks
The city’s parks directory lists walking trails at:
| Park | Address | Weekday hours |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park | 9151 NW 2nd St. | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Jim Ward Park | 301 NW 46th Ave. | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Pine Island Park | 320 S. Pine Island Road | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Sunset Park | 10600 Cleary Blvd. | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park | 7421 NW 5th St. | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Plantation Botanical Garden | 501 N. Fig Tree Lane | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Weekend and holiday hours are shorter at Central, Pine Island and Sunset parks; see our parks and trails guide.
Ride with the city
Each March, Florida Bike Month, the city has led a free Family Bike Ride and Scavenger Hunt with the Police Department. In 2026 it left the Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, at 9 a.m. on March 28, stopped at Liberty Tree Park and the Botanical Garden, and ended with a light breakfast. Riders brought their own bikes and helmets and pre-registered. Watch the city calendar in February for 2027.
Know before you go
- Dogs are not allowed in city parks except designated areas, the city says. Happy Tails Dog Park is the place for dogs (dog-friendly guide).
- City park rules ban motor vehicles, glass, alcohol and fishing in parks.
- At parks with a lightning prediction system, one 15-second horn means take shelter and three 5-second blasts mean all clear, the city says.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Plantation Preserve Linear Trail?
1.1 miles. The multi-use trail winds through the Plantation Preserve golf course and wetlands and is open for walking, jogging, biking and inline skating from dawn to dusk.
Where do I park for the Linear Trail in Plantation?
Park in the Plantation Preserve golf course lot at 7050 W. Broward Blvd. and walk to the north trailhead near NW 70th Avenue and Broward Boulevard. There is no parking at the south entrance off East Tropical Way.
Are there bridle paths in Plantation?
Yes. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., has boardwalks, multi-use trails and bridle paths through 85 acres of wetlands, next to the Plantation Equestrian Center.
Can I bring my dog on Plantation trails?
The city says dogs are not permitted at city parks except designated areas. Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park is the city’s dog area.
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