Upcoming Events
Feb. 22 | Fish Lake
This kids-only race combines running, pulling, sliding, climbing and obstacles into a 2-mile winter adventure! Open to kids ages 7-17 and their adult family members.
Feb. 29 | All Parks
Celebrate winter with free rentals, day passes, lessons and more! Plus, discounted rates on tubing, downhill skiing and snowboarding.
July 11 | Lake Rebecca
Big Woods Classic registration is now open! Shred through dense forests, open prairie and wetlands on a challenging singletrack trail in Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. Races available for kids and adults.
Trail Conditions
Check cross-country ski trail conditions for all Three Rivers parks.
Registration for the 2020 Golf Academy season opens Feb. 26 at 8 AM! Choose from public and private lessons, camps, clinics and schools for adults and kids of all skill levels.
Find adventure this summer in Three Rivers! Choose from golf camps, wilderness camps, science camps and more.
The SnowSports Academy offers private, semi-private or public skiing, snowboarding and Telemarking lessons for all ages and abilities. Sign up today!
The Wandering Naturalist
Episodes 41–43: The Rivers That Shape Us
Tune in to learn how the Mississippi River was shaped, how humans have interacted with it throughout history, why it's important for migrating birds and more.
The Three Rivers Blog
Animal Tracking: From Footprints to GPS
By: Steven Hogg
Animal tracking is a great way to learn about animals — even without seeing them. Learn how to identify some common prints you may see on your next outdoor adventure as well as how scientists track animals to learn about their behaviors and lifecycles.
Kicksledding is one of our recreation specialist's favorite winter activities! Learn the origins of kicksledding, how kicksleds work, what makes it so fun and how to try it for yourself.
Colorful Winter Vines: A Bittersweet Problem
By: Missy Anderson
Around the Twin Cities, there is a woody vine that looks similar to one of our native vines — but is highly invasive. Read on to learn why oriental bittersweet is a problem, how to distinguish it from American bittersweet and what you can do to help.
News
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Three Rivers is removing trees and shrubs in Elm Creek Park Reserve as part of a prairie restoration project.
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Aerators will be installed in Lake Rebecca, Cleary Lake, Murphy Lake, Hyland Lake, North Lundsten Lake, South Lundsten Lake and Mud Lake after December 1, 2019, as conditions allow.
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The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing about the 2020 general fund budget and operating levy at 5:30 PM Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center.
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The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail received the national Innovation in Park Design Award at the 2019 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference in Baltimore on Sept. 25.
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The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) named Laura Patrick, of Three Rivers Park District, the 2019 Midwest Section Teacher of the Year.
