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New Reservation & Registration System
We have launched a new reservation and registration system to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process. Downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing will remain available here through the end of the winter season.
Learn more about creating and accessing your new account, visit the new system or make a reservation by type below.
Make a Reservation
Click the links below to make a reservation:
New Reservation System
| Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing |
Upcoming Events
March 19, 6:30–8 PM | French
New to backpacking? Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School for a beginner-friendly, classroom-based workshop covering essential gear, route planning and safety tips to help you confidently plan your first overnight trip.
Throughout 2026 | Multiple Locations
In 2026, we'll be celebrating the Big Year of Rivers with programs and events for all ages across the Park District!
Visitors can learn about and experience the Mississippi, Minnesota and Crow rivers and their watersheds through programs led by trained naturalists, educators, outdoor recreation specialists and historical interpreters.
From cross-country ski trails, sledding hills 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.
Warm weather is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start planning for summer fun!
Summer camp registration is now open. Claim your spot before they fill up!
2026–27 Season Passes at Hyland Hills
2026–27 season passes are now available for purchase!
Save by purchasing early—prices will increase starting April 1.
The purchase of a 2026–27 season pass will cover the rest of the 2025–26 season if you don't already have a season pass.
Season pass holders also get special discounts at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area, Giants Ridge and Spirit Mountain.
Elevate your golf game by taking lessons from expert instructors, with a variety of flexible options designed to accommodate your schedule.
We offer both public and private lessons, as well as clinics and camps, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Make the most of winter with Three Rivers Park District!
From exciting events like Winter Play Day to season-long activities and programs, from downhill skiing and snowboarding to camper cabins, there is something for everyone.
Check out Winter Highlights to find a new way to have fun and get outside this winter.
We're hiring at our golf courses and 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 271–272: Women and Waterways
Discover inspiring stories of women and their connections to the Mississippi River with Brandon and Ellen this month. Hear from Devin Brown, the first Black woman to attempt to kayak the entire Mississippi, and Jade Ryerson, a historian who will share how women in the past have influenced how the Mississippi impacts us today.
The Blog
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.
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.
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
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The public is invited to share comments about Three Rivers Park District’s proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth.
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Deer hunts will take place in the parks this fall. Learn about where they will be held and about safety practices during hunts.
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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.
