Upcoming Events

August–October | Multiple Locations
Be a part of protecting restored prairies by collecting native wildflower seeds.

Oct. 10 & 11 | Hyland Hills

Experience fall at its finest from the top of Hyland Hills during the annual chairlift rides! There will be food, beverages, music and more.

Online ticket sales will end at 9 AM each day of the chairlift rides, but tickets will be available at the door.

Oct. 15–16 | Mississippi Gateway
Calling all adventurous kids! Explore, play, create and enjoy two full days of outdoor adventures. Enjoy games, crafts and learning from the land. 

From biking to hiking trails and more, see what's open, what's closed and what requires a pass in Three Rivers.

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.

New Reservation & Registration Systems

We have launched new reservation & registration systems to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process.

A new reservation system for downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing will continue to roll out throughout the fall.

General Park Reservation System

Learn more about creating and accessing your account, visit the general park reservation system or make a reservation by type below.

Make a Reservation

Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing Reservation System

Learn more about creating and accessing your account, visit the downhill skiing, snowboarding & tubing reservation system or explore reservation types below.

Make a Reservation

Reservations Coming Soon

  • SnowSports Academy (October 20 at 8 AM)
  • Punch passes and vouchers
  • Tubing at Elm Creek

We're hiring at our ski and snowboard areas, plus for other seasonal roles! Be part of a dynamic team and get great benefits, including a free Recreation Activity Pass.

Submit your application so you can work where you play.

The Wandering Naturalist Podcast

Episodes 288–290: Life is a Flyway

Coast along the largest flyway in North America, the Mississippi Flyway, with Brandon and Ellen this month. Discover the different kinds of activity you can see on the river, learn about the economic impacts of birds on the flyway and on people, and get a closer look at a restoration project taking place in Carver Park Reserve. 

The Blog

October 05, 2026

Explore the importance of rivers, watersheds and water conservation in this blog. Then, join us throughout the Big Year of Rivers for a variety of water-related programs and events at parks across the Park District.

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. 

News

  • September 15, 2026

    Three Rivers Park District is seeking a vendor to enter into a contract to provide website maintenance for ThreeRiversParks.org. The deadline for submitting proposals is 5 PM (CT) on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

  • September 09, 2026

    Three Rivers Park District will conduct scheduled deer hunts this fall intended to keep deer herds in balance with available habitat. Learn more about where and when the hunts will take place, and the safety procedures in place.