PARKS & TRAILS THINGS TO DO PROGRAMS & EVENTS NATURAL RESOURCES WEDDING & RENTAL SPACES HOME ABOUT US PUBLIC SAFETY public safety Three Rivers Park District Department of Public Safety is the law enforcement agency responsible for providing a safe environment for park guests and employees. OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY–FRIDAY, 8 AM–4:30 PM EMERGENCY: 911 PHONE: 763-694-7730 NON-EMERGENCY: 952-258-5321 park rules & ordinance Understanding the rules and ordinances of the parks can help ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. Whether you are going out for a hike or spending the weekend at a campground, take some time to review the safety information associated with your park or activity: Archery Boating Camping Dog off-leash areas and dog trails Drones: Drones and other powered toys, gadgets or models are not allowed without a permit. E-bikes, segways and low-powered vehicles Firewood rules Fishing Geocaching Hammocks and Slacklines Parking Skijoring Sledding Snowsports at Hyland Hills or Elm Creek Swimming Tubing For all safety information regarding Three Rivers parks, please review the Three Rivers Park District Ordinances and state statutes. park police officers Park Police Officers strive to provide a customer-service-focused park experience for our visitors by protecting the facilities, trails and natural resources of the Park District. The main goal of Public Safety is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience within the parks, to educate park guests on the use of the parks and to uphold the Three Rivers Park District Ordinances and state statutes. The Department of Public Safety is a full-service POST-recognized law enforcement agency. We use a variety of specialized patrol methods including bicycle, ATV, snowmobile and boat in addition to traditional squad patrol. Public Safety staff are trained in emergency management response, missing person protocols, search and rescue, criminal investigations as well as conservation law enforcement. Three Rivers Park District Department of Public Safety offers a unique, non-traditional environment for law enforcement professionals. We partner with the MN DNR and other agencies on youth safety programs such as ATV/snowmobile safety, hunter safety, archery and bicycle safety. Our area of patrol includes 26 different parks spanning 27,000 acres. We also patrol 150 miles of regional and in-park trails as well as over 200 miles of turf trails in various parks. Park Police Officers are sworn, licensed police officers trained to respond to medical emergencies and accidents which may occur in or near our parks and trails. All Park Police Officers are certified First Responders or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). patrol methods The Department of Public Safety uses a variety of specialized patrol methods to ensure the safety of our parks. ATV – Much like bicycle patrol, staff can patrol remote areas on ATVs. Bicycle – Officers patrol many areas within the parks on bike so as to better interact with guests and to access remote areas not available by patrol car. Boat Patrol – Public Safety staff patrol three Park District-owned islands on Lake Minnetonka and periodically are called upon to help the Hennepin Water Patrol as needed. Cross-country Ski – Staff are able to access very remote areas of the parks on skis and provide first aid or enforcement as the situation warrants. Foot Patrol – Staff also patrol on foot. Snowmobile – During the winter, staff patrol area snowmobile trails and check licenses on those who like to ice fish. Staff also patrols the Minnetonka Islands by snowmobile as well. police reports Contact Public Safety at 763-694-7730. Please have your complaint number and specifics of the incident such as date, time and location. citations To pay for an Administrative Citation, mail a check and a copy of your citation (or note citation number on your check) to: Three Rivers Park District Public Safety Office 4301 County Road 24 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Call 763-694-7730 to pay by credit card. Please have your citation number ready before you call. APPEALING CITATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION If you have been issued a Three Rivers Park District Administrative Citation and wish to contest the fine, you must contact the Park Police Officer who issued the citation. The Park Police Officer will re-issue the citation charging you with a petty misdemeanor or a misdemeanor, depending on the offense, and you will then retain all your rights to dispute the citation in the County District Court where the offense occurred. An administrative citation for a Park Ordinance is meant to be an educational tool that carries a much smaller fine than a county ticket. COUNTY CITATION If you have been issued a county citation, you must contact the County District Court where the offense occurred. impounded vehicles To release an impounded vehicle, please call 763-694-7730. lost & missing items Contact the park office where you believe the item was lost. If the park does not have a record of the missing item, contact Public Safety at 763-525-6210 and ask for a Park Police Officer to take a report for the missing or lost item. career opportunities Public Safety offers a unique and fun environment for law enforcement professionals with opportunities for training and growth. Active eligibility lists are kept on file for a period of six months after a completed recruitment process. Applications and resumes are accepted only for open recruitments. View a listing of active recruitments. 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