There is an upside to all of the snow we’ve been getting…thanks to the best snow conditions in recent memory, Three Rivers is hosting Free Play Snow Day on Saturday, March 16th. Recreation passes and equipment rentals will be FREE all day for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, kicksledding and more!
Beyond the freebies, Three Rivers Park District will also be offering deals on tubing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, as well as low-cost events. Check ThreeRiversParks.org for a full lineup of what’s included. Here are some highlights:
Events:
HärdsMälta Festival and Pond Skim
1-3 PM | Hyland Hills Ski Area | Free with non-perishable food donation (2 items)
Tubing, Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Hyland Hills Ski Area
Bush Lake Ski Jumps at Hyland Lake Park Reserve – Free ski jumping lessons 10 AM-noon. No previous experience required! Boots and skis provided.
Free Cross-Country Ski Passes, Rentals & Lessons
Rentals available at the following locations:
- Baker Park Reserve
- Carver Park Reserve
- Cleary Lake Regional Park
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- French Regional Park
- Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Free Lessons (reservations recommended)
- Classic lessons from 9:30-11 AM
- Skate lessons from noon-1:30 PM
Free Snowshoe Rentals
At the following locations:
- Baker Park Reserve
- Carver Park Reserve (Lowry Nature Center)
- Cleary Lake Regional Park
- Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
- French Regional Park
- Gale Woods Farm
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
Free Sled Rentals
At the following locations:
- Baker Park Reserve
- Carver Park Reserve (Lowry Nature Center)
- French Regional Park
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
At the following locations:
- Carver Park Reserve (Lowry Nature Center)
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Richardson Nature Center)
Free Dog Off-Leash Passes
Free day passes for all dog off-leash areas!
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