A family hikes a wooded trail on a summer day in a Three Rivers park.

Three Rivers Park District

Explore over 27,000 acres of parks & trails

Go to a place where time is not of the essence. Where worries fall by the wayside. A place where you can log miles on a well-trodden trail or escape your thoughts off the beaten path. Where you can let nature be your guide.

Parks & Trails Things To Do

This season

Get the play of the land

What is open, what is coming up, and how to be part of it.

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What's Open in Three Rivers

From biking to hiking trails and more, see what's open, what's closed and what requires a pass in Three Rivers.

Find Out What's Open

People of all ages participate in a birding program at Three Rivers during the spring, with some using binoculars to look up at the treetops.

Upcoming Programs

Three Rivers Park District offers diverse weekly programs across our parks so you can explore the outdoors, discover history, learn about nature and more.

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Homeschool Programs Registration is Open

Students can meet curriculum requirements while developing an understanding of science, the natural world, history, agriculture, art and more!

Learn more

Two adults kayaking on a lake taking in the fall colors along the shore.

Fall Paddling Programs

September | Multiple Locations — Enjoy the colorful foliage from the water while paddling with instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School.

Learn More and Register

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Prairie Seed Collection

August–October | Multiple Locations — Be a part of protecting restored prairies by collecting native wildflower seeds.

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Seasonal Employment Opportunities

We're hiring at our golf courses and for other seasonal roles! Be part of a dynamic team and get great benefits, including a free Recreation Activity Pass.

Apply Now

Make a reservation

New Reservation & Registration System

We have launched a new reservation and registration system to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process. Through our new system, you can continue to rent equipment, register for programs, reserve spaces and purchase passes.

Downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing: new reservation system coming Fall 2026.

Where to make reservations Visit the new system

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Three Rivers at a glance

Room to roam, close to home

27,000

acres of parkland

lakes

miles of groomed cross-country ski trails

holes of golf with driving ranges

The Blog & upcoming events

Stories from the parks

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2026: Three Rivers Park District's Big Year of Rivers

Explore the importance of rivers, watersheds and water conservation in this blog. Then, join us throughout the Big Year of Rivers for a variety of water-related programs and events at parks across the Park District.

Fall Migration: When and Where to See Migrating Birds in Three Rivers

Believe it or not, fall bird migration is already starting! From ospreys to owls to waterfowl, read all about what birds pass through our area of Minnesota and where in Three Rivers you can expect to see them.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 17

Board of Commissioners Meeting

See the agenda and share your feedback

Oct 2–4

Women's Adventure Weekend

Cedar Lake Farm

Oct 3–4

Fall Fest

Gale Woods Farm

All programs & events

The Wandering Naturalist

Episodes 288–290: Life is a Flyway

Coast along the largest flyway in North America, the Mississippi Flyway, with Brandon and Ellen this month.

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