WCCO | CBS Minnesota Visits Gale Woods Farm

July 21, 2023

WCCO | CBS Minnesota joins Three Rivers' Farm Supervisor, Tim Reese — and the farm animals — at Gale Woods Farm. Watch the video to learn how Gale Woods provides opportunities to connect people with a farm and see where their food comes from.

Share feedback about future regional trail route

July 20, 2023

Three Rivers Park District is planning the next phase of the CP Rail Regional Trail Long-range Plan, and the public has the opportunity to share feedback about which potential trail route they prefer. This planning phase focuses on segments through Golden Valley and St. Louis Park between the Luce Line and Cedar Lake Regional Trails. Three Rivers has identified potential route options for the trail, and the public is invited to share feedback about which option would be best.

KARE 11 Checks Out New Mountain Bike 'Playground'

June 21, 2023

KARE 11 checked out the the new trails and features at the opening of Paradise Playground on June 2, 2023. Three Rivers partnered with One Track Mind Foundation to extend the trail and add new features to Carver Park Reserve's Monarch Singletrack.

WCCO | CBS Minnesota Tries Out Archery

June 12, 2023

WCCO | CBS Minnesota joins Three Rivers' Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, Ann Schinas, at an archery range. Watch their video to learn some tips on how to get started — from form to bow type — and what kind of archery lessons you can find at Three Rivers Park District.

Summer Solstice Canoe

June 21 | Baker
Participate in a guided canoe paddle to take in the sights and sounds at the onset of summer.

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Trail Spin

June 24 | Carver Park Reserve
Celebrate all things biking! Follow the trails or ride the skills course, decorate your bike or get a tune-up, and enjoy live music and tasty food and drink with other cyclists. All skill levels welcome!

https://www.threeriversparks.org/trailspin Learn More

Grand Opening of New Paradise Playground Singletrack Trails

June 2 | Carver Park Reserve
Celebrate the grand opening of the new mountain bike trails in Monarch Singletrack's Paradise Playground! Ride the newest features, enjoy light refreshments and participate in giveaways.

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Improving Parks Through Data: My Experience as a Researcher in the Parks

By: Tyler Thompson

June 07, 2023

Category: People of the Parks

When I tell people I do park research the first thing that often comes to their mind is science. They often think of biological research on ecosystems, plants, animals or other areas of natural resource management throughout our park system. Most are surprised when I explain that I study human visitors. This includes the number of people using our parks, what activities they are doing, where they come from, what they like or dislike about our parks and trails, and everything that surrounds the visitor experience.

About the Author

Tyler, wears a plaid shirt, hat and backpack and holds hiking poles while standing in front of mountains in the Teton Range.

Tyler is a research and evaluation analyst in the planning department at Three Rivers. Previously he was a recreation program specialist with the Outdoor Recreation School (ORS) and a facility supervisor at various parks around the Park District. He graduated from Saint John’s University with a degree in environmental studies and economics.

In addition to sharing his passion for data with his co-workers, he also enjoys sharing his passion for winter and coaching cross-country skiing. He is an avid cross-country skier, canoer, camper and mountain biker, and loves to explore the vast public lands across Minnesota and the country. When he is not exploring the outdoors, he enjoys cheering on Minnesota sports teams, reading books by Minnesota authors and cooking delicious meals at home. 

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