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Kiffmeyer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kiffmeyer 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring a playground, baseball field, and picnic tables, plus a walking trail.

What runners say about Kiffmeyer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“This well maintained park has a nice walking trail that leads to a ball field, tennis courts, and streams to cross over.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful park to walk and enjoy the creation, with towering oaks and a bubbling brook, it is a peaceful and delightful place for reflection.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“A beautiful park to walk and enjoy the creation, with towering oaks and a bubbling brook, it is a peaceful and delightful place for reflection.”

This is such a beautifully kept Park. A great place to have a gathering with friends and family. It has a part for the kids, beautiful flower entry, grilling availability, walking past, and bathrooms. Whoever takes care of this part does and an amazing job.

★★★★★ — Annette , Aug 2022

Clean facilities, green, lush weed free grass. Kids love playing barefoot in the park. Paved tree lined trails and kids playground equipment too! Love the bridge crossing the stream.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2024

Kiffmeyer Park is a great place to bring children to play at the park or down further at the baseball field and tennis court. There is a building with electricity, tables, and a fridge usually open for the public, but can be rented out for birthdays, graduations, or others events.

★★★★★ — Daynelle , Sep 2017

Beautiful park, well manicured, with nice playground, nice paved walking trail, surrounded by trees. Pavillion was nice, total enclosure, power and kitchen facilities. Picnic tables and big windows. Small, clean but adequate bathrooms( with real flushing toilets and running water).

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Sep 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“It has a part for the kids, beautiful flower entry, grilling availability, walking past, and bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“A beautiful park to walk and enjoy the creation, with towering oaks and a bubbling brook, it is a peaceful and delightful place for reflection.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“A beautiful park to walk and enjoy the creation, with towering oaks and a bubbling brook, it is a peaceful and delightful place for reflection.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Tons of parking and shade and a playground and 'real' bathrooms!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I enjoy my occasional walk through the park and back home with my Dogs.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Beautiful park, well manicured, with nice playground, nice paved walking trail, surrounded by trees.”

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Plan your run at Kiffmeyer Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitestaugustamn.com
  • Phone+1 320-654-0387

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Kiffmeyer Park

23380 Co Rd 7, St Cloud, MN 56301

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.