French Visitor Center
The French Visitor Center has concessions, public seating and restrooms. Meeting rooms available for reservations provide a peaceful setting for meeting, family functions and celebrations.
Main Number:
763-694-7750Daily, 9 AM–5 PM
Interactive Map of French
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Interactive Map of French
Parking
Daily parking fees apply to commercial vehicles, buses or vans. Reservations for commercial vehicles must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Rental Spaces
French Visitor Center can be reserved for groups and offers views of the park's activities and surrounding woods.
French PDF Maps
Find printable maps of the park on the French Regional Park page.
Winter Equipment Rental
Ski, snowshoe and sled rentals, snacks and beverages are available in the winter at French Visitor Center.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals
Cross-country skis can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Due to limited equipment and indoor capacity, reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.
Snowshoe Rentals
Snowshoes can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Due to limited equipment and indoor capacity, reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.
Rental Equipment Policies
- Rental Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours prior to rental time to receive 100% of the rental fee.
No refunds will be provided less than 12 hours prior to rental time.
- Late Return Fee
Rental equipment returned after the two-hour limit will be charged a late fee of $25.
