Toggle Search THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT your home to the outdoors PARKS & TRAILS explore over 27,000 acres of parks & trails THINGS TO DO browse a full list of things to do PROGRAMS & EVENTS discover the programs & events you're looking for NATURAL RESOURCES learn how to protect natural resources upcoming events #OPTOUTSIDE Nov. 26 | All Parks This Black Friday, skip shopping and go exploring instead. Join one of our programs, or find your own adventure outside! LEARN MORE MINNESOTA NORDIC SKI OPENER Dec. 11 | Elm Creek Celebrate cross-country skiing at this free event! Bring the whole family for a day of ski tours, demonstrations, rentals and more. Receive a free gift while supplies last! LEARN MORE NATURE HIKE WITH SANTA Dec. 10-12 | Eastman Join Santa on a hunt for magical reindeer food! Learn about reindeer and their deer cousins along the way. LEARN MORE all programs Browse the full list of programs, and find your next adventure. SEE ALL PROGRAMS work where you play Looking for winter job opportunities with flexible scheduling and competitive wages that also combine your passion for the outdoors? Three Rivers is now hiring at parks around the metro area, including Hyland Hills Ski Area and Elm Creek Park Reserve. LEARN MORE the wandering naturalist EPISODES 105-107: NEIGHBORS In this series about different immigrant neighbors in Minnesota, learn why Swiss immigrants gravitated to land that is now Elm Creek Park Reserve; hear from Professor Dalma Martinovic about the difference between parks in Minnesota and her home country of Croatia; and how Dr. Raul Velasquez's connections to the land influenced his choice to immigrate to Minnesota from Colombia. VIEW ALL EPISODES the three rivers blog MY #OPTOUTSIDE TOP 5 by: jessica allen NOVEMBER 19, 2018 #OptOutside is a movement started by REI that encourages people to opt for outdoor adventures in lieu of Black Friday shopping. This previously published post shows how you can incorporate the #OptOutside mindset into your daily life. LEARN MORE SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: WILD TURKEYS by: john moriarty NOVEMBER 25, 2019 Did you know there was a time when turkeys didn't exist in Minnesota? Learn all about this Thanksgiving staple in this post from the archive, including how they came to thrive in our area and what to do if they're causing trouble in your yard. LEARN MORE 6 WAYS TO BEAT THE SEASONAL BLUES by: andrea breitung NOVEMBER 07, 2018 Our clocks have fallen back and the daylight hours are getting fewer and fewer. This previously published post highlights how you can beat the seasonal blues. LEARN MORE news STAR TRIBUNE COVERS PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTION NOVEMBER 03, 2021 Get a behind-the-scenes look at how small seeds can have a big impact on prairie habitat. SELECT PARKS TO CLOSE FOR DEER HUNTS OCTOBER 29, 2021 Deer hunts will take place in the parks this fall. See the full schedule and learn more about safety practices during hunts. THREE RIVERS BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ABOUT 2022 BUDGET OCTOBER 22, 2021 The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing about the 2022 general fund budget and operating levy. The public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth. THREE RIVERS HONORS 2021 DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEERS JULY 19, 2021 Meet our 2021 Distinguished Volunteer Service Award recipients. FOX9 NEWS COVERS NATURE CENTER WITHOUT WALLS JUNE 02, 2021 Learn all about Nature Center Without Walls, a new program at Three Rivers that brings the nature centers outdoors. Site Links ABOUT US Display More Links TEACHER & LEADER RESOURCES Display More Links NEWS Display More Links CONTACT US Display More Links Find Three Rivers Park District on Social Media Selecteer een taal▼ ©2021 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED