Three Rivers Board Will Hold Public Hearing About 2026 Budget

The public is invited to share comments about Three Rivers Park District’s proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth.

The general fund budget pays for the day-to-day operations of Three Rivers Park District. For 2026, the proposed budget is $55,413,013, an increase of $2,156,364 over 2025. Three Rivers funds the budget primarily through a property tax levy in suburban Hennepin County. For 2026, the proposed tax levy is $53.55 million, a 4.8 percent increase over 2025. A home valued at $428,700 (the median residential value in suburban Hennepin County) will pay a $5.54 annual increase in property taxes to Three Rivers.

The 2026 budget focuses on continuing these goals and priorities:

• Provide high quality facilities, programs and recreational opportunities.
• Lead in natural resources management and educate the public about natural resources management issues.
• Continue implementation of the 2040 System Plan by providing a wide range of services to Park District users both within existing park locations and in residents’ local communities.
• Use non-property tax revenue to fund needed budget increases.
• Prepare the Park District for unforeseen challenges.

The proposed budget is available to view here and written comments may be shared via LetsTalkThreeRivers.org. Written comments received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, will be shared with the Board at the meeting. Printed copies of the proposed budget will also be available for review at the Administrative Center.

Following the hearing, the Three Rivers Board will consider adopting the 2026 general fund budget at the Board meeting on November 13. Upon approval by the Three Rivers Board, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will review the budget at a meeting in November. The Three Rivers Park District Board will then consider approval of the final 2026 property tax levy and reaffirmation of the 2025 general fund budget on December 18.