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Griffing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Griffing 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.
Tranquil, family-friendly beach on a spring-fed lake for swimming and boating, with an area for picnics.
What runners say about Griffing Park
“Decent beach on a clean spring fed lake, boat launch, 2 picnic shelters, sand volleyball, concession stand, boat, pontoon, and paddle board rentals”
“Still, nice and quiet small park.”
“Nice place family friendly”
My favorite dog walking place. Free doggie waste disposal bags posted around the park if needed. Plenty for families with children to do; playground, bbq, swim, volleyball and huge beach chair for selfies.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy to access boat landing as well as restrooms and an area with picnic tables that is covered.”
Plan your run at Griffing Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteci.buffalo.mn.us
- Phone+1 612-508-4008
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
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