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Upcoming Events

Feb. 14–15 | Multiple Locations
Celebrate Valentine's Day outdoors! Go for a candlelit snowshoe walk, make some crafts, cozy up around a campfire and more.

Feb. 15 | Mississippi Gateway
Celebrate winter with snowshoeing, winter games, fat biking and more. Afterwards, warm up with snacks around campfire!

Ongoing | Multiple Locations
Explore a new cold weather activity–kicksledding! Give it a try at a variety of programs happening at different parks throughout the winter.

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.

We're hiring seasonal employees for the 2024-2025 ski season at Hyland Hills and Elm Creek's Winter Recreation Area!

Apply now so you can work where you play this winter.

SnowSports Academy registration is open! 

Check out the 2024-2025 brochures for Hyland Hills and Elm Creek and learn more about SnowSports Academy

The Wandering Naturalist Podcast

Episodes 231–233: Ripples in the Wetlands

Wander through the wetlands with Angela and Brandon as they uncover the impact of muskrats. Learn about their connection to the survival of the wetlands, how invasive hybrid cattails and muskrats affect each other and Three Rivers' approach to managing them. 

The Three Rivers Blog

Ski Younger Program Q&A

By: Abby Golebiowski

January 17, 2025

Hear from Ski Younger participants about how the program has improved their skiing skills, boosted their confidence and brought winter fun and fitness into their lives.

August 01, 2024

A Three Rivers bike enthusiast takes us on a ride through and around her favorite park.

April 23, 2024

Learn how you can live peacefully with these naturally cautious creatures.

News

  • January 31, 2025

    The partnership covers all City of Bloomington regional park facilities within Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve, including the Normandale Lake Bandshell; and Bloomington’s segments of the Nine Mile Creek and Nokomis-Minnesota River regional trails.

  • November 26, 2024

    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.