Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The play area in nearby French Regional Park in Plymouth is also open.
After an extended winter, including spring snow, several outdoor play areas in the Three Rivers Park District have now opened for the 2013 season - including the play area at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Three Rivers Park District has several play areas at other parks throughout the Twin Cities as well, according to their website, including: A representative from the Three Rivers Park District confirmed the play area openings as of May 7. The play area at North Mississippi Regional Park in Minneapolis currently remains closed. Other places for kids to play outside: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Children and their parents headed for the tropic feel of the nature center at Elm Creek Park Reserve and a Winter Beach Party. If you missed it Friday, a second party takes place Saturday.
Children dug for seashells, played beach games, raced minnows, and learned to hula during the Winter Beach Party at Eastman Nature Center in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove Friday, Jan. 25. Did you miss the action? A second beach party will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Click here for the details. Winter Beach Party at Eastman Nature Center SHARE: Did you attend the event? Upload and share your pictures on Patch!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
From beginners to intermediate, a variety of cross county skiing lessons are available Jan. 26, 2013 to Feb. 9, 2013.
Reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. FRENCH REGIONAL PARK Classic Beginner I: Basics Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10-11:30 a.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This class covers cross-country skiing basics, including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning, and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review. Reservations required. Cost is $18 or $28 with ski rental. This class is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #125188-04. Classic II: Intermediate Saturday, Jan. 26, from 12:30-2 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. This…
Saturday, December 15, 2012
From cross country to Nordic to beginner lessons, the Three Rivers Park District offers several skiing options during the winter of 2012-2013.
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- Wendy Erlien
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Information provided by Three Rivers Park District. To register for the following activities, call 763-559-6700 and reference the activity number or visit the Three Rivers Park District website. Morning Traveling Nordic Ski Club The Morning Traveling Ski Club meets on Wednesday mornings, Jan. 2 through Feb. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. The club will meet at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, on Jan. 2 and 9, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, on Jan. 16 and 23, at French Regional Park, Plymouth, on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and at Baker Park Reserve, Medina, on Feb. 13 and 20. Cost for the eight-session club is $90 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #122511-02. This program is …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Several activities for kids are offered Dec. 17-22, 2012 at Three Rivers Parks around the Twin Cities.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Editor’s note: The Three Rivers Park District provided the following list of upcoming activities. Visit their website or call 763-559-6700 for more information. Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Nature’s Gifts Monday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m.-noon, or 1-3 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Drop off the kids to discover nature’s gifts, go on a hunt and make a gift. Have a snack that grew from trees. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112216-02 for the morning session, or #112216-22 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5. Eat, Play, Grow — Stone Soup Monday, Dec. 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Learning how to ski or need a refresher? Check out one of several options for lessons at the Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation area Dec. 8-13, 2012.
The following was provided by the Three Rivers Park District. Reservations are required and classes fill fast. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference the activity number listed below. All lessons are at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Ski-Skating I: Basics Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, gliding and control. Prior classic skiing experience is recommended. Cost is $22, or $37 with ski rental. This lesson is for ages 13+. Reference activity number #122391-01. Sunday, Dec. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Learn beginning ski-skating techniques, including efficient edging, …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Looking for some family fun with your children? Check out activities at Eastman Nature Center, Gale Woods Farm and more Dec. 2-13, 2012.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Editor's note: The following information was provided by Three Rivers Park District. Children, Family Activities Dec. 2-13, 2012 at Three River Parks. Space may be limited. Recycled Bird Feeders Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Prepare a feast table for the birds. Make bird feeders using milk cartons, pinecones, and meshing. Learn which birdseed attracts which birds. Receive seed and a suet cake to take home.Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112201-01. This program is for ages 5+. Free Family Funday: Naturalist Hike Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North …
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area expects, weather permitting, to open sometime mid-December 2012.
Three Rivers Park District is now conducting full snowmaking operations at the Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove as well as Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington. Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area expects, weather permitting, to open sometime mid-December and HSSA anticipates opening Thursday, Nov. 29. Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area is not only making snow for downhill skiing and snowboarding, but for 2.5K of cross-country skiing and for snow tubing as well. Check out this video highlighting snowmaking operations at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area. Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area has upgraded its snowmaking capabilities this year, including installing 2,000 feet of new underground water pipe to …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Keep your eyes on the sky during the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 17-20, because that's when the famous Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak. These meteors are fast (about 40 miles per second) and can leave trails of smoke, according to Astronomy.com. They will appear to radiate from the constellation Leo the Lion and can vary in color. "Many Leonids are also bright. Usually, the meteors are white or bluish-white, but in recent years some observers reported yellow-pink and copper-colored ones," according toAstronomy.com. Here's one of the 10 coolest things to know about the Leonids, from Space.com: "Leonids are spawned by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. Every 33 years, it rounds the Sun and then goes back to the outer solar system. On each passage…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The long awaited nature center at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove reopened to the public Sunday, Oct. 14.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
After more than a year of construction, the Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove reopened to the public Oct. 14 with a grand opening event. The center has been out of commission since 2011 while the new Three Rivers Park District nature facility was built. In the interim, classes were spread out nearby parks, such as Fish Lake Regional Park. Some of the highlights of the new 13,000 square-foot building, according to the Three Rivers Park District website, include: Editor's note: Did you attend the grand opening? Share your photos by uploading them to Patch or comment below with your thoughts about the new center.
Ann Schinas
11:25 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
We will have lots of public cross-country ski lesson opportunities this winter at Elm Creek as well as at other Three Rivers Park District parks, including at Hyland, Carver, French, Baker, and Cleary parks (check out our webiste at threeriversparks.org). If you'd prefer a private lesson call us at 763-694-7718. Now let's hope the weather reports are correct and we get snow this weekend! more ›