Free Play Snow Day
Saturday, February 29, 2020 | All Parks
On Free Play Snow Day, you'll find:
- Free rentals on cross-country skis, snowshoes and sleds
- Free day passes for dog off-leash areas and cross-country ski trails
- Discounted rates on tubing, downhill skiing and snowboarding
- Free beginner classic and skate cross-country ski lessons at select locations
- Bonfires and free s'mores kits at select locations
See the full lineup of events and free activities below.
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Events
2020 event information coming soon.
Tubing, Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area
2-for-1 lift tickets and 2-for-1 tubing passes*
*Please note that wait times for tubing may be longer than normal.
$5 off all-day lift tickets
Free Cross-Country Ski Passes, Rentals & Lessons
Rentals available at the following locations:
Baker Park Reserve
Carver Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve
French Regional Park
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Make sure to check trail conditions before you head out!
Free Lessons
Information coming soon.
Free Snowshoe Rentals
At the following locations:
Baker Park Reserve
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
French Regional Park
Gale Woods Farm
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
Have your own snowshoes? See the full list of parks with snowshoeing trails!
Free Sled Rentals
At the following locations:
Baker Park Reserve
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
See all sledding hill locations and conditions.
Free S'mores
At the following locations:
Baker Park Reserve
Carver Park Reserve
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
French Regional Park
Free Dog Off-Leash Passes
Free day passes for all dog off-leash areas!
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The Wandering Naturalist Podcast
Want to learn more about snow? Check out the first three episodes of the Three Rivers podcast, The Wandering Naturalist!
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