Douglas F. Bryant Winter Recreation Area
The Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek features a lighted tubing hill with lifts and snowmaking, a beginner-level downhill ski and snowboard hill and almost 18K of cross-country ski trails.
Chalet: Open, view chalet hours.
Cross-Country Skiing: Open, see trail conditions page for details.
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding: Will open for the season on December 19 at 3 PM.
Snow Tubing: Will open for the season on December 20 at 10 AM.
Interactive Map of Elm Creek
Hours, Rates & Passes
View hours, rates and season pass details for the 2025–26 season at the Winter Recreation Area.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Hours, Rates & Passes
The Winter Recreation Area offers downhill skiing and snowboarding hills for beginners.
View hours, rates and season pass information.
Downhill Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, the expert instructors at the SnowSports Academy are experienced in teaching skiing and snowboarding to all ages and abilities, with private, semi-private or public lessons.
Register online for public lessons or private lessons.
Terrain Park Development Programs
Elm Creek offers development programs for young, intermediate riders looking to advance their skills in the terrain park.
Register for Elm Creek's Team Elm – TwinTip or Team Elm – Snowboard.
Safety on the Slopes
Three Rivers Parks is committed to promoting slope safety. Observe Your Responsibility Code and other guidelines for a great snow sports experience.
Hyland Hills Ski Area
Downhill skiing and snowboarding at Elm Creek is suitable for beginners and lessons. For more challenging hills, visit Hyland Hills Ski Area.
Minnesota Ski Area Association
The Winter Recreation Area of Elm Creek is a member of the Minnesota Ski Area Association.
Cross-Country Skiing
Trails
Elm Creek offers 18.3K of groomed cross-country ski trails, including 5.8K with lights and 2.5K with snowmaking. Lessons are available!
Learn more about cross-country skiing at Three Rivers and check trail conditions before you visit.
Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Cross-country ski lessons at the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek will help you prepare to glide across groomed trails this winter.
Register online for public lessons or private lessons.
Passes
Is Cross-Country Skiing Open?
Check if cross-country skiing is open before you head out.
Tubing
Speed down the tubing hill at Elm Creek and catch a ride back to the top on a moving sidewalk. Learn more about tubing at Elm Creek.
Reservations
Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. When open, please check availability online before coming to the hill.
When open, reservations can be made online or by calling our reservations office at 763-559-6700. A maximum of 10 tubes per day can be reserved.
Hours & Rates
See hours and rates for the tubing hill.
Is the Tubing Hill Open?
Check if the tubing hill is open before you head out.
Sledding
What's better than the thrill of flying down a snow-covered hill on a chilly winter day? Grab your sled and head to the Winter Recreation Area for hours of fun.
Is the Sledding Hill Open?
Check if the sledding hill is open before you head out.
Be part of a dynamic team and get great benefits, including a free Recreation Activity Pass. Jobs available include:
- SnowSports Academy instructors
- Lift operators
- Food services
- Guest services
- Maintenance workers
Submit your application so you can work where you play.
Elm Creek PDF Maps
Find printable maps of the park on the Elm Creek Park Reserve page.
