Scenic woodlands teeming with wild flora and fauna surround the 109-acre Griffy Lake at this 1,200 acre nature preserve. Swimming is prohibited. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has stocked the lake with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie. A valid Indiana fishing license is required for fishing at Griffy Lake.
The Griffy Lake boathouse is closed for the 2019 boating season. The lake remains open daily to private boats.
Proposed Loop Trail Around Griffy Lake
More information about a proposed trail around Griffy Lake.
Griffy Lake Amenities
Things to do at Griffy Lake.
Griffy Lake Boathouse
Directions, boat rental and privately owned boat launch fees, and hours of operations
Removal or Suspension from Bloomington Parks and Recreation Properties
Actions that could result in removal or suspension from city parks, and the appeal process.
Chemical Applications in City Parks
Record of chemical applications in city parks and trails.
Deer at the Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Plant height data and deer browse study results
Environmental Resources Advisory Council
Advises the Board of Park Commissioners in policy matters pertaining to City natural areas
Plant Communities and Flora of Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Prepared by Eco Logic, LLC November 2019
Eco Outpost at Griffy Lake
Looking for a fun way to interact with the great outdoors? Visit the Eco Outpost, a hands-on place to explore nature. Check out our display of natural objects like fossils, pine cones, and seashells, and learn how you can earn Eco Bucks that can be traded for any of the objects in the Outposts's collection. Borrow an Explorer Backpack and take a fun-filled trek through the woods or your own backyard. The Eco Outpost is open during boathouse hours.