Upcoming Events

May 23, 10 AM–Noon | Mississippi Gateway

Search the pond for turtles, frogs and tadpoles. Put on boots and use a net to catch pond animals, then exercise your nature detective skills to figure out what they are eating and how they survive.

May 23, 2–3:30 PM | Richardson Nature Center

Join us in celebrating the Big Year of Rivers! Walk to a nearby pond to scoop in the water and look for aquatic insects, tadpoles, frogs and turtles. Observe these critters up close and learn how pond habitats connect to rivers in a watershed. Meet one of Richardson's resident pond-dwelling animal ambassadors.

May 31, 10 AM–3 PM | French

Shell-ebrate turtles with wildlife biologists, meet a live turtle, explore their habitat with a canoe ride on the lake, participate in turtle-themed art and much more!

June 13, Noon–6 PM | Crow-Hassan

The Crow River 17, organized by Two Paddles, is a 17-mile paddling event which begins on the Crow River at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve and ends on the Mississippi River in Anoka. The event offers a competitive race division as well as a non-competitive recreational tour. Paddle solo, tandem or as part of a team. Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards—all self-powered boats are welcome.

Ten dollars from every registration will go to support water quality efforts across the rivers, streams and lakes within Three Rivers Park District, funding critical monitoring, testing and restoration work that keeps these waterways clean, healthy and thriving.

Learn more the Crow River 17.

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.

A band performs during an evening outdoor concert at Silverwood Park. People sit on blankets and lawn chairs in the background.

Music in the Parks

Grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and invite your family and friends for an evening of music at various Three Rivers parks throughout the summer:

Events on the Hill (Hyland Hills)

  • June 3, August 5 & September 9 | 7 PM

Silverwood OnStage (Silverwood)

  • Every Wednesday, June 10–August 19 | 6:30–8 PM

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!

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. Explore the 2026 Golf Academy brochure.

Group Lessons
Private Lessons

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

The Next Board Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

May 21

See the agenda for the upcoming Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting and share your feedback online or attend in person.

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 276–278: Floods and Floodplains

Floodplains are a threatened and equally important habitat not just for the living things that call them home, but also the people that live around them. Join Brandon and Ellen this month as they discover the unique adaptations of the species that thrive in floodplains, the connection between soil and water quality and how floodplains reduce the impacts of flooding around rivers. 

The Blog

May 20, 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. 

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