PARKS & TRAILS THINGS TO DO PROGRAMS & EVENTS NATURAL RESOURCES WEDDING & RENTAL SPACES HOME ABOUT US FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS future developments Every project at Three Rivers starts in the Planning Department, taking the project from an initial concept to a completed master plan. Department staff develops a public engagement process to gather input and ideas from community members, partners and other stakeholders. They also conduct research studies, examine trends and assess cultural resources. Three Rivers planning staff collaborates with the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, cities, other public agencies and private organizations while developing the project’s master plan. They also research funding partners and apply for grants. A complete master plan is the finished product of a planning department project. The Department of Planning is also responsible for the comprehensive system plan for the Park District. The goal of the Planning Department is to provide the highest quality services while supporting the Park District mission of promoting environmental stewardship in a natural resources-based park system. three rivers 2040 system plan Three Rivers has adopted a new system plan. Learn more. current park planning projects Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (formerly Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park): Master Plan Crow-Hassan Park Reserve: Master Plan Baker Park Reserve: Master Plan current regional trail planning projects Baker/Carver Regional Trail: Acquisition Plan Basset Creek Regional Trail: Golden Valley Segment Crow River Regional Trail: Master Plan Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail: Master Plan Diamond Lake Regional Trail: Master Plan Rush Creek Regional Trail: Acquisition Plan West Mississippi River Regional Trail: Master Plan | Acquisition Plan inholdings There are approximately 65 inholdings, unacquired properties, located within the approved master plan boundaries of Park District regional parks and park reserves. The Park District generally acquires inholdings through a willing-seller approach as properties and resources become available. If you own an inholding and are interested in selling or donating your property or learning more about the acquisition process, please contact Kelly Grissman at 763-694-7635. current construction Current construction projects. Site Links ABOUT US ACCESSIBILITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINANCE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS HISTORY LET'S TALK THREE RIVERS MISSION PUBLIC SAFETY & PARK RULES TERMS OF USE TEACHER & LEADER RESOURCES ART EDUCATION DIGITAL LEARNING FARM EDUCATION HISTORY EDUCATION HOME SCHOOLS NATURE EDUCATION OUTDOOR RECREATION SCHOOL SCOUTS TEACHERS NEWS BLOG NEWSLETTERS PODCAST CONTACT US DIRECTORY MY ACCOUNT DONATIONS EMPLOYMENT FEE ASSISTANCE MAPS PASSES & PERMITS TEEN ZONE VOLUNTEER Find Three Rivers Park District on Social Media Selecteer een taal▼ ©2021 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED