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Upcoming Events
Dec. 7 | Elm Creek
Celebrate cross-country skiing at this free festival! Enjoy a day of ski tours, lessons, rentals and more.
Ongoing | Eastman Nature Center
Focus on health and wellness in the outdoors through a low-impact, guided trail walk that includes a wellness or mindfulness technique each week.
Nov. 24–Dec. 17 | Eastman
View photos taken this year by visitors from all over Three Rivers Park District. Stop by to view photos in Eastman's front windows!
Work on the Slopes This Winter
We're hiring seasonal employees for the 2024-2025 ski season at Elm Creek's Winter Recreation Area, particularly:
We're hiring seasonal employees for the 2024-2025 ski season at Hyland Hills, particularly:
Browse the list of Three Rivers' programs and find your next adventure.
SnowSports Academy registration is open!
Check out the 2024-2025 brochures for Hyland Hills and Elm Creek and learn more about SnowSports Academy.
For 2024, we're celebrating bugs all year long! Join us to learn more about the insect world.
From speakers to special events to programs, we've created opportunities throughout the year for you to explore what makes these creatures fascinating and awe-inspiring.
The Wandering Naturalist Podcast
Episodes 223–225: Getting Squirrely
Climb into the world of tree squirrels with Angela and Brandon this month. Learn about the unique adaptations squirrels have, why squirrels do so well in our cities and suburbs, and the importance of squirrel hunting in Hmong culture.
The Three Rivers Blog
My Bike Ride Through Carver Park Reserve
By: Terrie Cummings
A Three Rivers bike enthusiast takes us on a ride through and around her favorite park.
Five Tips for Living Near Black Bears
By: Tom Knisely
Learn how you can live peacefully with these naturally cautious creatures.
2024: Three Rivers Parks’ Big Year of Bugs
By: John Moriarty
Join us throughout the year to learn more about the insect world and what makes these creatures fascinating and awe-inspiring.
News
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Three Rivers Park District and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will operate aeration systems in several lakes starting after Dec. 16, 2024. Learn more about these systems and how to stay safe on the lakes this winter.
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The public is invited to share comments about Three Rivers Park District’s proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth.
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Three Rivers Park District has purchased two properties in suburban Hennepin County that will be part of future regional trail corridors.
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Shayne Wells of Fox 9's Good Day Minnesota paid a visit to Three Rivers Park District to check out the adorable baby boom at Gale Woods Farm.
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WCCO's morning news crew visited Baker Outdoor Learning Center to learn how sugary sap is turned into maple syrup.