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3 reviews for Carlin Park
When I was in high school, I refused to play any team sport unless I could wear a skirt. Years later I'm still kind of a sissy but I fancy myself a bit of a runner. Okay, actually more of a jogger. So when I'm in Jupiter, Carlin Park is where I do this running and thinking. Plus it really boosts my self esteem when I jog past senior citizens in short shorts (Eat dirt, Lester!).
The park is right across from the Jupiter Beach Resort and the ocean itself. It's actually 1.5 miles all around but it's considered a Heart Trail and there are stations where you stop and follow the directions on the signs. For example, there are stretching stations or cardio prompts (like jumping jacks, sit ups, pull ups, etc.). You can follow or not follow. Sometimes I stop and do the stations if I'm with someone extremely OCD; but usually it's just me and my '80s mix doing long slow miles without a care.
But it gets very hot on the track and there's not a lot of shade since it's right across from the ocean. I think it's important to go very early in the morning, then walk across to the beach, take a dip to cool off, and bring your SPF 90. Sun blisters are tres disgusting.
With the exception of the friendly regulars, the park is not very crowded. I used to come here with my grandpa as a young girl and we'd open our hands with some breadcrumbs and feed the birds while doing a little whistle. Lots of people just walk the track and enjoy the sunshine, green beauty of the trees surrounding the trail, and the scent of sea water in the air. There's also a little lake where you can feed the ducks. Across from the lake is a playground with picnic tables. I always thought it was kind of romantic to come for a picnic, even though I didn't have kids. And there's a bathroom! A really clean one at that. I mean I love jogging in Central Park and all but finding a bathroom was always a disaster unless I was near the Boat House.
I just love it here and I love this track. Really, is there a reason to go back to NYC and deal with shady men grunting on the elliptical once you've found paradise?
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beautiful beach, quiet....not too crowded...great to relax and enjoy
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Beach with shower and rest room facilities, playground, baseball field, bocce ball court, pavillon with picnic tables, BBQ's, tennis courts and fitness trail