of parks & trails
things to do
you're looking for
natural resources
Upcoming Events
May 17 | Mississippi Gateway
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day along the Great Mississippi Flyway, where you can enjoy family-friendly bird walks, conservation talks, food trucks and more.
Saturdays | Gale Woods
Join us for Saturday Mornings on the Farm! Visitors of all ages can explore the barn, meet animals and enjoy seasonal activities like egg collecting.
Ongoing | Multiple Locations
Learn the basics of archery and try shooting a bow!
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.
The first round of application submissions for the 2025 Pathways Program ended on March 16.
We are still hiring for a Carpentry Services Internship! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For the 2025 season, golf passes and gift cards will be purchased through our new online shop or by calling 763-559-6700.
Shop now to save on golf this season!
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.
Warm weather is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start planning for summer fun!
Explore our 2025 summer camps and register for your favorites.
Learn new swimming techniques and how to stay safe in the water this summer!
Lessons span from an introduction to the water to stroke development and using water stay fit. All instructors are lifeguard-certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons.
The Wandering Naturalist Podcast
Episodes 237–239: Toxic Trails of Neonicotinoids
What are neonicotinoids? Find out with Angela and Brandon as they uncover the effects these pesticides have on Minnesota’s birds and mammals, their connection to a decline in backyard birds across the country and their presence in fresh water.
The Three Rivers Blog
Raising Farm Babies at Gale Woods Farm
By: Tim Reese
The most exciting time of the year at Gale Woods is upon us – spring babies! Learn what it takes to birth sheep, pigs, and chickens on the farm and how this special season can be very demanding on a farmer's time and attention.
How You Can Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
By: Angie Smith
Boating is a great way to enjoy the fresh air when the weather gets warm. Before you get out on the water, here's a quick refresher on how you can prevent aquatic invasive species from further impacting Minnesota's waterways.
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
By: Alyssa Schauer
The first Earth Day in 1970 gave a voice to the environment and implemented an emerging awareness of human impact on the planet. To contribute to this global movement, here are ten ways to celebrate Earth Day (today and every day).
News
-
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.
-
Three Rivers is seeking applications for Chief Financial Officer. The application closes April 24, 2025.
-
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.
-
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.
-
The public is invited to share comments about Three Rivers Park District’s proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth.