Three Rivers' Outdoor Recreation School

05/20/2026

There is still time to sign up for Spring Paddle Club!

Register and learn more here: https://bit.ly/Spring-Paddle-Club

05/10/2026

Bring your date or best friend for an evening of play on May 28th at French Regional Park! Spend a memorable evening together as you learn to how to slackline. Team up with your date and support each other in building your skills and balance.

💕Register here: https://bit.ly/date-night-slackline

05/09/2026

Sometimes the best catch… is the one you let swim away. Catch-and-release fishing helps keep Minnesota’s lakes healthy and full of fish for years to come. By carefully releasing fish—especially large breeders—anglers help maintain strong populations of Walleye, Minnesota’s state fish. When practiced properly (wet hands, quick handling, and gentle release), catch and release allows fish to survive and continue growing, spawning, and supporting the future of our fisheries. Video credit and permissions: Hue Ye Lee 🐟

05/08/2026

It's Native Fish Day today AND Walleye fishing opener in Minnesota is tomorrow, May 9! While students were assembling fly rods with our very own Specialist Nick, a nearby angler landed — and released — their first (and biggest!) walleye yet. Thank you, Hue Ye Lee, for sharing this moment with us!

Can you guess which lake this happened on? 👀🎣

📌Check out the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources page on fishing seasons and regulations before heading out this year: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/seasons.html

05/06/2026

Ope! We may be in May, but thoughts of June are tickling our adventure toes!

☀ Check out our program line-up for the month for TONS of family fun (keywords: "outdoor recreation"): https://go.threeriversparks.org/ThreeRiversWeb/Activities/search.aspx

05/05/2026

Our recent Date Night Archery was full of laughs, teamwork, and a little friendly competition on the range. Thank you to all who came out to Elm Creek Park Reserve to spend an evening outdoors together. 💕

Missed this one? Keep an eye out for the next Date Night Archery — we’d love to see you out at the range!

05/01/2026

Our Adapted Mountain Bike Club kicks off on May 27th at Elm Creek Park Reserve! Experience this exhilarating sport on an adapted three-wheeled mountain bike. Trained staff and volunteers will accompany riders each session on the trail. Equipment provided.

📌Registration required: https://bit.ly/adapted-mtn-bike-club

04/27/2026

Paddle into Spring with us!🌿💧

Our Spring Paddle Club is the perfect way to get back on the water. Over three sessions we’ll explore three different lakes within our Scott County parks while trying out canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Whether you’re looking to build skills, meet other paddlers, or simply enjoy a peaceful evening on the water, this club is a great way to welcome the season.

Come for the paddling, stay for the fresh air, wildlife sightings, and good company. Let’s make some waves this spring! 🛶☀️

Register and learn more here: https://bit.ly/Spring-Paddle-Club

04/24/2026

Congratulations to our fantastic volunteer, Mike!

Congratulations to all of this year's Distinguished Volunteer Service Award recipients, including our very own Mike Kennedy!

Mike has been a volunteer since 2019. He is a Park Patrol volunteer at Hyland Park Reserve, on regional trails, and at District events. He also helps with adapted recreation programs with Outdoor Recreation School.

Mike’s professionalism, kindness and commitment make him an invaluable volunteer. He has volunteered 911 hours for Three Rivers. Join us congratulating Mike as a recipient of the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award and in thanking him for all his work in the parks!