Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
763.682.4132
Lee Ryan – Parks & Recreation Director
1309 County Road 134, Buffalo, MN 55313
The City of Buffalo’s Park and Recreation Department oversees (5) Regional Parks and (19) Neighborhood Parks. Within these parks you will find many amenities: baseball, softball, football and soccer fields; basketball and volleyball courts; skate park; ice skating rinks; disc golf course; playground equipment and picnic shelters. The mission of the Buffalo Park & Recreation Department is to do our part in further developing, preserving, and maintaining our current parks, trails, and recreation programs. As Park & Recreation Director for the City of Buffalo, I want the residents of Buffalo to be able to utilize all the current assets that the City of Buffalo has to offer. – Parks and Rec Director Lee Ryan 763-682-4132.
Look What We Have to Offer
Things To Do
Gary Mattson Park – Dog Park
Located at: CSAH 35 on the NW shore of Buffalo Lake
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Saturday, November 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
City of Buffalo Dog License is REQUIRED to use the Dog Park!
Please make sure that you are familiar with all of the Dog Park Rules including that all dogs must have a City of Buffalo License Tag. Stop by the City Center located at 212 Central Ave, Buffalo MN with proof of Rabies Vaccination to get a 2 year license for $10.00 for your dog.
Dog licenses are expected to increase in 2019 so take advantage now and save some money on your dog license.
If you have questions regarding the dog license, please call the City Center at 763.682.1181.
The City of Buffalo Skate Park is a Tier I skate park: It is free to skate and open to the public during park hours.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the parks department at 763-682-4132 or lee.ryan@ci.buffalo.mn.us.
Photo Courtesy of Wright County Journal Press
Park Rules
•Skate Park is open during park hours: 6am-Dusk
•Only Skate Boards and In-Line Skates are permitted in the skate park area. (No bike, scooters, etc.)
•All protective equipment (helmets, wrist guards, elbow & knee pads) are highly recommended.
•Adult supervision is recommended for children under 10 years old.
•Shirts and shoes are required in skating area.
•Please take turns.
•Please put litter in the waste receptacles.
•No alcohol or tobacco use in, or around, skate park area.
•All other City of Buffalo park rules apply.
•SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Parks
- Park hours are 6am – 10pm
- Please use trash receptacles.
- No motorized vehicles are allowed in parks or on trails.
- Pets must be on leashes. (Please pick up after them)
- Permits are required for vending.
- No overnight parking in the parks.
- Please report any maintenance needs or vandalism to the Parks Department.
- Have fun!
Regional Parks
Location: SW Quadrant of County Road 34 & 134 
Location: SW side of Lake Pulaski , along Pulaski Road 
The site gently slopes toward the lake and has many large trees, 400 feet of lake frontage, and a boat access.
There are two play structures, swimming beach, pavilion (available for reservation for events and gatherings), beach house, boat launch area, benches, picnic tables, grills, a volleyball court, and bike racks.
The area is also supported with a restroom building and water fountain.
Location: 2nd Street NE, adjacent to railroad 
For contact information for Buffalo Area Little League, call Todd Lunning at 763-682-8429.
Lions Park is highlighted by a giant play structure, swings and many baseball and softball fields including the main ball field which is lighted. Lions Park also has a pavilion and an outdoor hockey rink that is available during the winter.
Location: Highway 25 & 2nd Avenue S on Buffalo Lake (11.49 acres)
Location: West side of Lake Pulaski along Highway 25 
Try out the disk golf course in West Pulaski Park. Special disks for this course can be purchased from area sporting goods stores. Park hours are from 7am to 10pm The majority of the site is level with mown grass, however a steep area exists near the shoreline which slopes toward the lake and has been left natural. The site has 700 feet of lake frontage.
Sports & Activities
Community Education Recreation Director:
Todd Lunning • (763) 682-8176
Click here to visit the Community Education website
Youth Sports Hotline: 763-682-8483 Fall Activities
- Basketball (High School)
- Figure Skating (age 4-Adult)
- Flag Football (3rd & 4th Grade Boys)
- Flag Football (4th-6th Grade Girls)
- Karate
- Soccer (Buffalo Soccer Club)
- Tackle Football (5th & 6th Grade Boys)
- Volleyball (High School)
Winter Activities
- Skiing (4th-12th Grade)
- Bison Buddies Basketball (K-2nd Grade)
- Buffalo Youth Hockey (Call 763-682-4132)
- Junior Bison Basketball (3rd-6th Grade)
Spring Activities
- Basketball Camp (4th-9th Grade Boys)
- Buffalo Soccer Club
- Karate
- Lacrosse
- Soccer Camp (K-4th Grade)
- SPARK
- Tennis Camp (3rd-6th Grade)
- Volleyball Camp (3rd-6th Grade)
Summer Activities
- Basketball Camp (3rd-8th Grade)
- Bison Buddies Basketball (K-2nd Grade)
- Buffalo Area Little League (B.A.L.L.)
- Football Camp (3rd-8th Grade)
- Golf Camp (5th-11th Grade)
- Gymnastics Camp (5th-12th Grade Girls)
- Lacrosse
- Pole Vault Camp (7th-11th Grade)
- Soccer Camp (6th-8th Grade Boys)
- Tennis Camp
- Volleyball Camp (5th-12th Grade)
- Wrestling Camp (K-8th Grade)
Buffalo Youth Sports Associations
Buffalo Baseball Association: www.bisonbaseball.org Buffalo Softball Association: www.bisonfp.com Buffalo Youth Hockey Association: www.buffalohockey.net Buffalo Youth Boys Basketball Association: www.bisonhoops.com Buffalo Youth Girls Basketball Association: www.buffalogirlshoops.org Buffalo Youth Soccer Association: www.buffalosoccer.org Wright County Youth Soccer Association: www.wrightcountysoccer.org
Click HERE for the Winter Recreation in Buffalo.
Free concerts at Sturges Park. Thursday nights from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Early June through late August.
Youth and Adult Sports
The majority of recreational programs are coordinated through Buffalo Community Education. Please call Todd Lunning, Recreation Coordinator at 763-682-8429.
Volunteer Gardens
The flowerbeds along the Buffalo Lakewalk are planted and maintained by local groups, businesses, or individuals. To get involved with this beautiful project, please contact Carey Kotilinek at 763-682-0006.
Community Gardens
The City of Buffalo has garden plots available at Gary Mattson Park for a minimal fee for those with a green thumb. There is water available. For more information, visit the City of Buffalo website, or contact the Parks Department at 763-682-4132.
Swimming Beach Located at Griffing Park on Lake Pulaski. Parking, walking path, bathhouse, shelters, and play structures are just a few amenities in this popular park. Please look for beach hours and policies.
Shelter Reservations
Park shelters can be reserved for a variety of functions by contacting the City Center at 763-682-1181.
Buffalo Days Buffalo Days Schedule of Events – Visit Buffalo Area Chambers of Commerce Please contact the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce for details at 763-682-4902.
S.P.A.R.K. (Summer Playground Activities Reaching Kids)
Arts, crafts, and games provided free in some Buffalo parks throughout the summer. Supervision is provided. Field trips on Fridays. For more information, contact Buffalo Community Education at 763-682-8770 or www.buffalo.k12.mn.us.
Skate Park Located in beautiful Sturges Park, the Buffalo Skate Park offers ramps, and obstacles for the skateboarding and in-line skater enthusiasts.
