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Griggs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookline, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Griggs 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.
Laid-back neighborhood park for dog walkers and picnicking families.
What runners say about Griggs Park
“I've seen several people doing photo shoots there, and I assume it is because it gets beautiful evening light because even on my phone camera I can get some gorgeous shots.”
“Cool places to explore, lots of great grass to run and play on, and a good spot for a picnic.”
“The roads around the park are quiet and the trees block the street pretty well, so there is a nice sort of private feel to the park.”
“Small and surrounded by homes, this park is popular with parents, dog walkers and those taking a modest stroll.”
A pleasant neighborhood park in close adjacency to Beacon Street and Coolidge Corner. Small and surrounded by homes, this park is popular with parents, dog walkers and those taking a modest stroll. Look for the small pond, almost a vernal pool, hidden at the center of the small park.
What I love about this park is that it's so close to home for me, and the arrangement of the trees in the middle gives a sense that the park is much larger than it actually is -- an illusion of sorts. A wonderful place to walk and clear your mind, and there's usually some people- and animal-watching too!
Sweet park that is beautiful in all seasons. This is our favorite local park. There is a playground and swings on one side, a large walking path, and an area for dogs (unfenced) to use as part of the Green Dog initiative. The willows and other trees are always beautiful.
The paved loop in this park is great for kids to practice bicycle riding safely. The roads around the park are quiet and the trees block the street pretty well, so there is a nice sort of private feel to the park. There are a couple of basketball hoops here that are fun to shoot around on, but watch out for the dogs!
Trail conditions & character
“There is a playground and swings on one side, a large walking path, and an area for dogs (unfenced) to use as part of the Green Dog initiative.”
“I've seen several people doing photo shoots there, and I assume it is because it gets beautiful evening light because even on my phone camera I can get some gorgeous shots.”
“The roads around the park are quiet and the trees block the street pretty well, so there is a nice sort of private feel to the park.”
“There is a paved 1/4 mile loop, play structure, swings, sand box and water fountain.”
“There is a paved 1/4 mile loop, play structure, swings, sand box and water fountain.”
“Parking was super easy right in front of the park (unless I wasn’t supposed to park there which is always possible).”
“There is a paved 1/4 mile loop, play structure, swings, sand box and water fountain.”
Plan your run at Griggs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrooklinema.gov
- Phone(617) 730-2069
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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