Wellington trails: Village Park's 2.5-mile loop, Peaceful Waters boardwalk, the 410-acre Environmental Preserve, bridle trails and the e-bike rules.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the Village of Wellington’s pages for Village Park, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, the Wellington Environmental Preserve, Equestrian Trails and micromobility rules. Parks and Recreation: 561-791-4005.

Wellington’s best walks are short and flat. The 2.5-mile asphalt loop at Village Park is the everyday workout route, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary next to it adds boardwalks over a wetland, and the Wellington Environmental Preserve on Flying Cow Ranch Road is the big one: 410 acres with a paved path, boardwalk and a six-story observation tower. Riders have some 65 miles of bridle trails, which are closed to e-bikes.

Who to call

  • Village Park and Peaceful Waters: Wellington Parks and Recreation, 561-791-4005
  • Bridle trails and the preserve: Environmental Services, Neighborhood Parks and Equestrian Trails, 561-791-4065
  • Report a trail problem: GoWellington

The trails at a glance

Trail Where Length and surface Hours Cost
Village Park loop 11700 Pierson Road 2.5 miles, asphalt, exercise stations 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends Free
Peaceful Waters Sanctuary Inside Village Park, 11676 Pierson Road 1,500 feet of raised boardwalk, 1 mile of trails Closes at dusk Free
Wellington Environmental Preserve 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road Paved path, boardwalk, 3.6-mile perimeter bridle trail See village page Free
Bridle trails Across the Equestrian Preserve Area About 65 miles, 15 named paths Free
Town Center Promenade Behind 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Lakeside walk Free

Village Park loop

Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, has a 2.5-mile asphalt walking trail with exercise stations circling its fields. It is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. The park’s main building houses the Parks and Recreation offices. E-bikes and e-scooters are barred from the park’s Heart Trail on the days and times posted on signs, under the village’s 2026 parks ordinance.

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

Peaceful Waters, inside Village Park, is a 30-acre wetland with 1,500 feet of elevated boardwalk and a mile of walking trails, with displays on South Florida’s native plants and animals. It is good for bird watching and photography. Rules: no bicycles, scooters, skateboards or rollerblades, no jogging on the boardwalk, no dogs (service animals excepted), no fishing and no feeding wildlife. Alligators live here. It closes at dusk and is closed 7 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday of each month for maintenance.

Wellington Environmental Preserve

The preserve, at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat, is also called Section 24. Built with the South Florida Water Management District, the 410-acre site stores and cleans rainwater before it heads to the Everglades. For walkers:

  • A paved pedestrian path and boardwalk through native uplands and marsh
  • Seven learning areas, a butterfly garden and a large trellis
  • A six-story observation tower
  • A 3.6-mile perimeter equestrian trail, part of the village bridle network

Address: 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road. No admission fee. Restrooms are on site.

Bridle trails

The village maintains 15 bridle paths, named by color: Black, Blue, Brick Red, Brown, Dark Green, Gray, Green, Greenbriar, Light Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow, mapped on its equestrian trails page. The Environmental Preserve page puts the whole system at about 65 miles. These are horse trails first: give riders room, and keep dogs leashed and away from horses.

Biking and e-bike rules

From the village’s micromobility page, two 2026 ordinances set the rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices:

  • Bridle trails: e-bikes and e-scooters are banned on all public bridle trails (Ordinance 2026-16).
  • Minimum age 15, with a government photo ID showing name, address and date of birth.
  • 15 mph maximum on sidewalks and pathways.
  • Helmets for every rider under 16, on any bike or device.
  • Parks: no bicycling (e-bikes included), skateboarding, scootering or rollerblading in neighborhood parks, on boat docks, turf, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, or in parking lots (Ordinance 2026-17). E-bikes and e-scooters are also barred from Wellington Town Center, all neighborhood parks and the Heart Trail at Village Park at posted times.

The rules do not apply inside gated communities or on private property. A standard bicycle follows state bicycle law. More in getting around Wellington.

What this means for you

  • Daily loop: Village Park, 2.5 miles, open until 10 p.m. on weekdays.
  • Best views: the Environmental Preserve’s observation tower.
  • Leave the e-bike off the bridle trails, and keep it under 15 mph on the paths.

More: parks and trails, dog-friendly Wellington and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I walk in Wellington, Florida?

The 2.5-mile asphalt trail with exercise stations at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road; the boardwalk and mile of trails at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary inside Village Park; and the paved path and boardwalk at the 410-acre Wellington Environmental Preserve, 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road.

Can I ride an e-bike on Wellington’s bridle trails?

No. Ordinance 2026-16 bans e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices on all public bridle trails, to protect riders and horses.

How old do you have to be to ride an e-bike in Wellington?

At least 15, with a government photo ID, under the village’s 2026 rules. The speed limit on sidewalks and pathways is 15 mph, and riders under 16 must wear a helmet.

How long is the Wellington bridle trail system?

About 65 miles, according to the village’s Environmental Preserve page, across 15 color-named bridle paths. The preserve adds a 3.6-mile perimeter trail.