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Upcoming Events

Winter Play Day

February 21 | Multiple Locations

Celebrate winter during Winter Play Day across Three Rivers Park District! 

Enjoy free or discounted winter activities and snow sports rentals at various parks. You can also join us for a free, fun-filled festival at Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Three Rivers Park District offers diverse weekly programs across our parks so you can explore the outdoors, discover history, learn about nature and more. 

Find activities at your favorite park or browse all program offerings.

From cross-country ski trails, sledding hills and more, see what's open, what's closed and what requires a pass in Three Rivers.

A group of kids and instructors sit in the snow with snowboards, smiling for a group photo. They wear helmets, goggles and colorful winter gear.

SnowSports Academy Registration

Get ready to make the most of winter with SnowSports Academy! 

From downhill and cross-country skiing or snowboarding to our terrain park development program, browse offerings and register online.

Register for SnowSports Academy

The Next Board Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

December 18

See the agenda for the upcoming Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting and share your feedback online or attend in person.

We're hiring at our winter recreation areas and for other seasonal roles this winter! Be part of a dynamic team and get great benefits, including a free Recreation Activity Pass. Jobs available include:

  • SnowSports Academy instructors
  • Lift operators
  • Food services
  • Guest services
  • Maintenance workers
  • Shuttle bus drivers

Submit your application so you can work where you play.

The Wandering Naturalist Podcast

Episodes 261–263: Stories in the Snow

Fallen snow covers the landscape and becomes a blank canvas for new stories to unfold upon. Join Angela and Brandon as they learn about the art of reading animal tracks and signs, how animal signs connect to Lakota knowledge and what researchers have learned about the scavengers of deer guts with the help of Minnesota hunters. 

The Blog

October 03, 2025

E-bikes have become a hot topic on Three Rivers’ regional trails, sparking questions about where they’re allowed and who can ride them. 

As e-bikes gain popularity, it’s important to understand the guidelines that govern their use on the trails.

September 25, 2025

Believe it or not, fall bird migration is already starting! From ospreys to owls to waterfowl, read all about what birds pass through our area of Minnesota and where in Three Rivers you can expect to see them. 

September 24, 2025

While dryland training is commonly used to prepare for winter sports, anyone can benefit from it. Learn what dryland training means and what kinds of exercises you can incorporate into your visit to the parks. 

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