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Gro Tonka Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayzata, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gro Tonka 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.
Shady, quiet recreational area set on a hill and featuring picnic tables and playground equipment.
What runners say about Gro Tonka Park
“It’s completely renovated, beautiful area, bathroom is close and very clean.”
“Fun park with trains that the kids love to climb in and on, nice swing options, nicely shaded”
“Small, quiet park with a nice path to walk the dogs, and a little playground for the kiddos.”
Such a nice quiet park tucked away behind Groveland school and cemetery. Large walking area and field with medow/pound. Playground has standard slides, ladders swings etc. and a train to play on.
Fun park and the kids really enjoyed it! Only downside 😁is having to walk up the hill! If walking up is not an easy task for you this is definitely not a park. I’d recommend as there’s no other way to get to it. Would be fun for sledding!
Kids and dogs love it and the hockey rink baseball and soccer Fields tennis courts and a lovely running biking jogging skating walking bath
Fun park with trains that the kids love to climb in and on, nice swing options, nicely shaded
Trail conditions & character
“Small, quiet park with a nice path to walk the dogs, and a little playground for the kiddos.”
“Fun park with trains that the kids love to climb in and on, nice swing options, nicely shaded”
“Fun park with trains that the kids love to climb in and on, nice swing options, nicely shaded”
“They don't have a restroom for humans but do have poopy bags for your munchkins.”
Plan your run at Gro Tonka 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteminnetonkamn.gov
- Phone+1 952-988-8400
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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