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Klinefelter Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Klinefelter 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.

PavedOpen 24hRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Klinefelter Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (41 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This park is a great place to relax. You can have a picnic here. Take a walk around the pond on the paved walkway. You can take photos of the many species of birds here. Great place to photograph the scenery during the summer and fall season.

★★★★★ — David , May 2025

I've been coming here since I was a kid now I take my nieces here. We enjoy the pathway and seeing the ducks in the ponds. It's a nice park with paved walkways, benches and tables to eat on.

★★★★★ — Chrissy , Dec 2022

Great little family park. Paved walking trail around a large center pond. Picnic tables, an open shelter, and playground. Benches along the path to enjoy wildlife on the pond.

★★★★★ — Julianne , Apr 2023

Great park and walking path. Just wish it had indoor bathrooms and water for the doggos

★★★★☆ — Aaron , Jan 2021

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It's a nice park with paved walkways, benches and tables to eat on.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Just wish it had indoor bathrooms and water for the doggos”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Love the clean filtered drinking fountain!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“It is a great place to enjoy the weather and there is a good amount of parking as well.”

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Plan your run at Klinefelter Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofstjoseph.com
  • Phone+1 320-363-7201
  • Social 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

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 Klinefelter Park

St Joseph, Minnesota

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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.