Winding through woodlands and a restored tall-grass prairie, miles of paved trails are connected in loops with a spur to Richardson Nature Center. The trails also connect to municipal trails outside of the park making connections for recreation and commuting.

Launch your non-motorized boat on Hyland Lake. No wake allowed. A boat trailer parking pass is required. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals are available most of the summer. Call for boat rental hours.

A group campsite with shelter is located south of the Visitor Center. Reservations are required.

During the winter, trails are groomed daily for classic and skate skiing. Five miles of trails are lit and over three miles have snowmaking, which guarantees extended hours of skiing each day and a longer season. Trails may close occasionally, so check the trail conditions before you head out. A daily or annual Three Rivers cross-country ski pass is required. Trails begin at the visitor center.

Ski Rentals

Cross-country ski sets can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow; same-day reservations are available. Reservations can be made online (classic skis or skate skis) or over the phone by calling 763-559-6700. Due to limited equipment and indoor capacity, reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.

The premier 27-hole disc golf course at Hyland Hills Ski Area offers challenging elevations, tremendous scenery and fantastic amenities. The stunning Twin Cities skyline backdrops an 18-hole tournament course, as well as a nine-hole course. Both feature climbs and descents over ski slopes. An annual or daily pass is required. There is a three-hole practice area near the Visitor Center, which is free to use.

Three Rivers offers abundant scenery for you and your dog to enjoy year round, with paved, turf, regional and skijoring/dog sledding trails that are dog-friendly. Dogs must be on a six-foot non-retractable leash unless in a designated dog off-leash area. Owners must pick-up after their dogs.

Hyland Hills Ski Area features some of the best snowmaking and grooming in the Midwest. Progressive and innovative downhill features challenge and thrill all snowboarders and skiers from beginners to experts. The SnowSports Academy is one of the finest in the country, teaching thousands of lessons each season for every level of skier or rider. The new full-service chalet opened in 2015.

An accessible fishing pier is located on Hyland Lake near the Visitor Center. Anglers must have a valid Minnesota fishing license.

Geocaching is a family-friendly, high-tech treasure hunt that combines respect for the environment with a sense of adventure.

Winding through woodlands and a restored tall-grass prairie, turf hiking trails span from Richardson Nature Center in the north to the Visitor Center in the south. Miles of paved trails come alive with hikers and bikers in the summer.

Please note: In winter, hiking on cross-country ski trails is not permitted.

Fall Hiking – Lighted Trails

Hike under the lights in fall. The Lake Trail at Hyland has lights on until 9 PM until winter trail operations begin (typically after 2–3 inches of snowfall). 

Learn about the natural world, the plants and the animals, at Richardson Nature Center. Attend one of many public programs with your family or preschooler. Send your children to a summer camp they will remember. Professional naturalists can customize programs for your school, scout troop, adult group, homeschool or birthday party.

Launch your non-motorized boat on Hyland Lake. Canoe, kayak, paddleboat and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available most of the summer.

Watercraft rentals are available from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day every year. Online reservations are required.

The Hyland Recreation Area offers picnic areas in beautiful, natural settings with facilities and services to make your day enjoyable and memorable. The picnic area totals 29 acres; approximately 10 acres are for reservations only.

The award-winning creative play area includes numerous climbing and sliding structures to engage all elements of healthy movement. A designated accessible play area with sliding, swinging and climbing equipment is designed for children ages four and younger. Open mid-April to October, pending seasonal conditions. Reservations are required for all buses and commercial vehicles.

It’s easy to feel like a kid again in Three Rivers, where you'll find some of the best sledding hills in town. Just bundle up and grab a sled for hours of exhilarating fun.

Hyland Hills Ski Area features some of the best snowmaking and grooming in the Midwest. Progressive and innovative downhill features challenge and thrill all snowboarders and skiers from beginners to experts. The SnowSports Academy is one of the finest in the country, teaching thousands of lessons each season for every level of skier or rider.

The snowshoe trails are located at Richardson Nature Center and the recreation area. Please note: Snowshoeing is not permitted on cross-country ski trails unless otherwise noted.

Snowshoes can be reserved up to seven days in advance from Richardson Nature Center as snow conditions allow. Reservations can be made online or over the phone by calling 763-559-6700. Advanced reservations are required.