Spring Lake Regional Park

04/10/2026

The fishing pier and canoe/kayak launch are now in at Spring Lake Regional Park!

02/05/2026

This morning we launched a new reservation and registration system to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process.

Details for accessing and creating an account in our new reservation and registration system are available online. threeriversparks.org/NewSystem

01/28/2026

Online Rentals & Reservations Blackout Notice
On Wednesday, February 4, we’re launching a new and improved reservation system and registration system to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process. Prior to launching our new system, there will be a transition period when online transactions will be unavailable.

From Friday, January 30–Tuesday, February 3, online and over-the-phone transactions will not be available in our current reservation and registration system.

Park visitors will still be able to purchase, reserve and register for the following in-person:
Rental equipment
Day passes
Drop-in programs
Concessions
Merchandise

Downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing reservations at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area and Hyland Hills Ski Area will remain available in the current system through the end of the winter season.

For more information about our new registration system, visit our website. threeriversparks.org/NewSystem

01/26/2026

On Wednesday, February 4, we are launching a new and improved reservation and registration system to enhance your online experience with a more visual and user-friendly process.

Details for accessing and creating an account in our new reservation and registration system are available at threeriversparks.org/NewSystem

Blackout Period for Online Rentals & Reservations
Beginning Friday, January 30 – Tuesday, February 3 online and over-the-phone transactions will not be available. Visitors will still be able to make the following purchases in-person at a park during the blackout period:
Concessions
Day Passes
Drop-in Programs
Same Day Rental Equipment
Merchandise

11/18/2025

Thanks to everyone who took part in the Park-tober Hiking challenge! A total of 114 households joined the program, logging 1,211 hikes and over 3,009 miles throughout October. This is the equivalent of walking from coast to coast across the United States. We truly appreciate a community that explores our regional parks as much as you do!

Congratulations to the 2025 Park-tober winners:
* Julie Lloyd for the portable camp stove with S'more kit
* Crystal Svoboda for two rounds of golf at Cleary Lake
* Barb Babcock for an annual Off-Leash Dog Park pass
* Tim Kopylou for a night stay in a Camper Cabin

(Winners: Please check your email; if you have any questions, reach out to [email protected].)

Stay tuned for another hiking challenge in 2026. Meanwhile, we invite you to join our free hiking group for ages 55+, which meets every Monday morning!

11/11/2025

We are excited to collect gently-used outerwear to distribute to families in need, helping them stay safe and comfortable during the winter months. We are grateful to the Family Resource Centers of Scott County & Shakopee CAPS for organizing the distribution. If you have items to donate, please drop items within the Cleary Lake Visitor Center by December 10. Email [email protected] with any questions.

11/03/2025

Staff will be conducting prescribed burns at some point this week (weather permitting). These carefully planned burns help restore and maintain the park’s natural habitats by reducing invasive species, recycling nutrients back into the soil, and promoting the growth of native plants.

09/24/2025

We're kicking off the planning process for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve Long-Range Plan and we want your voice to be part of it!

We're putting together a Community Design Team that will meet regularly and help shape the future of the park. If you're passionate about parks and want to make a difference, this is your chance to get involved!

https://www.scottcountymn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1777

09/09/2025

The main dog off-leash area will be temporarily closed today for some maintenance. The small dog area will remain open. Please use Cleary Lake dog off-leash area as an alternative. See website for additional information. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Dogs can run and play in the 10-acre fenced dog off-leash area at Spring Lake Regional Park, one of Three Rivers’ many off-leash areas. The site provides a wonderful opportunity for dog owners to exercise their dogs. There are two separate, fully fenced areas: nine acres for large dogs and one acr...

08/20/2025

Whether you’re here for the view, the shade, or the trail. There’s a bench for that. Which one would you pick?
1️. Sunny Picnic Area – Wide open lawn, lake nearby, and tables ready for your snacks.
2️. Quiet Lakeside Bench – A peaceful solo perch with calm water views.
3️. Shaded Overlook – A scenic new deck surrounded by trees and breeze.
4. Trailside Benches – A comfy stop along the paved path through the woods.

Drop your pick (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the comments and tag someone you’d bring along!