Find an outdoor recreation program or lesson that's right for you and your group! We offer a variety of adult, youth, and family-friendly options to choose from.  Carver County Parks hosts outdoor recreational programs & lessons in partnership with many Carver County Parks & Rec and Community Education departments. 

CLICK HERE to review our cancellation policies.

Our Partners:

• Central Public Schools Community Education 
• Eastern Carver County Community Education
• Waconia Community Education 
• Watertown Mayer Community Education 
• Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
• Chaska Parks & Recreation
• Victoria Parks & Recreation 
• Carver County Library
• Carver County Historical Society
• University of Minnesota Extension

• There are many opportunities to start a new annual tradition with your family and friends! Carver County Parks hosts several special events throughout the year ranging from:
  • Candlelit Nights at Baylor
  • Camping with the Stars Weekend (Astronomy Theme)
  • The deliciously popular Maple Syrup Festival in the spring!
  • Minnewashta Mud Run at Minnewashta Regional Park.
  • Click here for more information about our Annual Special Events!

We offer private program booking for groups of all kinds, including families, corporate teams, schools, scout troops, churches, and many other groups.  Our offerings include activities such as archery, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor cooking, log rolling, and fire building.  Click here for more opportunities!

Please contact the Parks Office at parks@carvercountymn.gov for more information & booking.

Here are activities and resources we have created to help you recreate in our parks.  Visit our Youtube channel for educational videos!

• Family Scavenger Hunt
• Park Adventure Quest
• Leaf Hunt
• Track Finder
• Intro to Disc Golf  (Video)
• Maple Syrup Virtual Tour (Video)
• Storywalks (Video)
• Nature Walk (Video)
• Geocaching

• Schedule a trip out to a park or trail with your group to do a volunteer project like tree planting, landscaping, or trash pickup. 
• Visit the Volunteer page for more information.