Three Rivers Park District is one of the leading parks and recreation agencies in Minnesota. We protect and manage natural resources in more than 27,000 acres of parkland. Three Rivers is committed to inclusion and equitable access to the outdoors for all and aims to connect everyone to nature through quality outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. 

We believe parks are essential to vibrant, healthy and livable communities. The environmental benefits of protecting natural habitats, improving air and water quality and managing resilient ecosystems are immense. Our parks, trails, nature and program centers provide opportunities for people to live more active lives, walk and bike for fun, explore a park and connect with the natural world, try a new activity like archery or bird banding, and so many other enriching, nature-based experiences. 

Over the course of the forum, you will experience how our communities are changing, and how we are changing with them to ensure we are welcoming and convenient to all people. 

You will learn how we have the potential to positively impact health and wellness, wildlife habitat, air and water quality and overall interest in nature in our region and how we are essential to vibrant, healthy, and livable communities.

And you will see how we are caretakers to some of the region's most precious natural resources, parks, trails and nature-based offerings and experience how we are intentional and innovative in meeting the needs of today while anticipating and protecting the needs of tomorrow.