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Upcoming Events
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Thursdays from 6:30–8 PM | French
Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket and join us for an evening concert every Thursday at French Regional Park!
July 10 - Taylor James Donskey
July 17 - Kym and the Kick
July 24 - Songwriter Rounds
July 31 - Caroline Litteken of The Mess
August 7 - Neville White
Performance on the Patio events are free, open to the public and all ages.
August 14 | Hyland Hills Chalet
Join Three Rivers Park District Foundation for their annual relaxed gala and fundraising event from 6–9 PM!
Tickets include food, desserts, beverages and fun up-north activities. There will also be silent and live auctions for a chance to bid on exciting items and experiences.
Note: this is a 21+ event.
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.
Special Promotions for the 2025 Golf Season
Hyland Greens Golf
- Beverage & Bucket for $10 all season long. One beverage of choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and a bucket of balls to use at the driving range.
- Foursome for $59 during September and October for any combination of adults and juniors. Tee time required.
Eagle Lake Golf
- Mini Golf Foursome for $20 for any combination of adults and juniors.
- Birdie Course Foursome for $30 for any combination of adults and juniors.
Get ready to make the most of spring and summer with Three Rivers Park District!
From exciting events like Turtle Fest to season-long outdoor adventures like paddling, archery and golf, there’s something for everyone.
Explore our wide range of programs, summer camps and more to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest.
We're hiring at our golf courses and for other seasonal roles this spring and summer! 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 246–248: Fisher Facts
Have you ever heard of a fisher? Not the kind with a rod and reel, but a bushy tail! This month, Angela and Brandon take a trek through the world of fishers, discussing what makes them unique, hearing from fisher expert, Dr. Roger Powell, and finding out why they’re moving south from the northern woods of Minnesota.
The Blog
As the weather warms, your chance of seeing a black bear may increase as they awake from hibernation and seek out food.
Learn how you can live peacefully with these naturally cautious creatures in your area.
At Three Rivers Park District, water quality crews monitor the water at beaches and swim ponds on a weekly basis from Memorial Day to Labor Day to ensure the E. coli levels are safe for users.
Learn more about the testing process, other reasons for beach closures and how you can help maintain healthy water quality in the parks.
Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, the outdoors, family and friends. If you are new to the sport, we have several locations in Three Rivers where you can test the waters, no boat required!
Read on for a list of our favorite fishing spots in Minnesota and what kind of fish you might catch while you’re there.
Recent News
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The Distinguished Volunteer Service Award honors exceptional volunteers who have made significant contributions to Three Rivers Park District. Read on to learn about the 2025 recipients.
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At the State of the Parks Address and Expo, Three Rivers Board Chair John Gibbs emphasized the vital role of parks and partnerships in connecting people to nature. Read more to discover how these efforts impact the local community.
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Three Rivers Park District is now conducting prescribed burns and will continue until early June. Learn more about where burns take place, why they happen and how they are managed.
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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.
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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.
