Upcoming Events
Jan. 25 | Richardson
Experience the adventures of Minnesota's hardy ice harvesters while also learning about how our winters are changing. Cut blocks of ice out of the pond, warm up with hot cocoa by a fire, and explore what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.
Jan. 24 & 25 | Eastman
Warm up this winter at Eastman's indoor beach. Build sandcastles, dig for seashells and meet live animals. Play beach games, make a craft and wear a swimsuit to get a prize.
Jan. 25 | Fish Lake
Give one of Minnesota's favorite pastimes a try! Learn how to bait a hook, the basics of ice fishing safety and more.
Trail Conditions
Check cross-country ski trail conditions for all Three Rivers parks.
Choose from golf camps, wilderness camps, science camps and more!
Get great benefits, including a free season pass, competitive wages, a fast-paced environment, flexible hours and more. Check out all employment opportunities and apply today!
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 38–40: Life Under the Ice
Explore what happens in lakes in the winter, learn how invasive species impact life under the ice, and discover the history of ice harvesting.
The Three Rivers Blog
Nature School: Taking Preschool to The Great Outdoors
By: Megan Kelzenberg
The growing list of benefits from learning in outdoor environments suggests a need for looking at early childhood education through a new lens. Learn all about Nature School and the benefits of taking the preschool classroom outside, and how to incorporate more outdoor time in your preschooler's life.
Why I Love Ice Fishing and Where to Fish in Three Rivers
By: Tom Knisely
If you've never gone ice fishing, we're here to convince you to try it. Want to know where the fish are biting in Three Rivers? We've got you covered there, too.
Best Trails for Cross-Country Skiing
By: Three Rivers Staff
We're in for a lot of snow this weekend, which means it's time to hit the ski trails! Read on to find our favorite beginner, intermediate, advanced and long-distance (5-10K) cross-country ski trails in Three Rivers.
News
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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.
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Three Rivers Park District will conduct scheduled deer hunts this fall to keep deer herds in balance with available habitat.
