Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Located on the Crow River, this park offers an uninterrupted expanse of peaceful wilderness. Among the scenery, the restored prairie is a year-round attraction for its ever-changing color palette. Miles of trails wind through the park reserve and give an opportunity to spot wildlife like deer, fox, coyotes, trumpeter swans, hawks, and bald eagles. Scenic trails and group campsites that accommodate horses make this park a popular destination for horseback riders.
Paved Trail
Unpaved Trail
Aggregate Trail
Places at Crow-Hassan
things to do
Boating
A carry-in/out boat access provides access for paddling the scenic Crow River. Paddlers are encouraged to check flow rates of the river.
Camping
Crow-Hassan provides for a great escape. There are a limited number of walk-in first-come, first-served campsites, in addition to reservation group sites that can accommodate horses.
Cross-Country Skiing
2.6 miles of trails
Ungroomed/packed multi-use trails offer a serene and isolated experience. The 2.6 miles of trails vary from flat to rolling prairie to hilly woods challenging all outdoor enthusiasts. Restrooms are at the trailhead and at the outermost area of the perimeter loop.
Dog Off-Leash
40 unfenced acres
A 40-acre, unfenced dog off-leash area provides lots of space for Fido to run. Daily or annual pass is required. Owners must pick-up after their dogs.
Dog Trails
10 miles of trails
The park has 10 miles of trail designated for dog walking during the summer months and nearly three miles for winter walking. Dogs must be on a six-foot, non-retractable leash and owners must pick-up after their dog.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a family-friendly, high-tech treasure hunt that combines respect for the environment with a sense of adventure. This activity involves placing or looking for a cache using global positioning system (GPS) equipment.
Hiking
10 miles of hiking
Crow-Hassan has one of the most extensive turf trail systems for multi-use activities in all of Three Rivers' parks. Nearly 18 miles are designated for summer hiking and almost 10 miles are designated during the winter.
Horseback Riding
15.3 miles of trails, open
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve is known for its extensive horseback riding trails - come for the day or spend the night at a drop-in or reservation group camp. The park includes over 15 miles of summer trails that take riders through the reestablished tall grass prairie and along the scenic Crow River. There are nearly five miles of winter trails in the interior of the park with scenic vistas. Three Rivers does not rent horses.
Paddling
A carry-in/out boat access provides access for paddling the scenic Crow River. Paddlers are encouraged to check flow rates of the river.
Skijoring & Dog Sledding
2.6 miles of trails
Ungroomed/packed multi-use trails offer a serene and isolated experience. The 2.6 miles of trails vary from flat to rolling prairie to hilly woods challenging all outdoor enthusiasts. Restrooms are at the trailhead and at the outermost area of the perimeter loop.
Snowmobiling
Nearly six miles of trail provides links through the park along the eastern boundary to state Grants-in-Aid snowmobile trails. Snowmobile trailer parking is available at the park. A daily or season trailer parking pass is required.
Snowshoeing
1.5 miles of trails
Ungroomed/packed multi-use trails offer a serene and isolated experience. The 1.5 miles of trails vary from flat to rolling prairie to hilly woods challenging all outdoor enthusiasts. Restrooms are at the trailhead and at the outermost area of the perimeter loop.
Natural Resources
Prairie Restoration
Three Rivers' started re-planting prairies in 1968 and has restored approximately 1,600 acres of prairie habitat. Crow-Hassan has over 840 acres of restored prairie.
We take great care to preserve the natural beauty of this park through the efforts of our Natural Resources division. Volunteers are an important part of this work.
