Westchester · Running route
Tropical Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Route
- Perimeter loop
- Area
- Westchester
Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.
Tropical Park is one of Miami-Dade's favorite places to train, with lakes, sports fields and a running track. The Park Mile route is the perimeter loop of about 2 miles around the park.
The route
- Distance: about 2.0 miles around the park.
- Terrain: flat, with smaller trails around the lakes to add distance.
- Bonus: the park has a track for speed work.
Tips
- Great for families and run clubs — easy to do laps and meet up.
- Go early or near sunset to beat the heat.
- Two laps = a solid 4-mile run.
How to unlock the Tropical Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Tropical Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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