Contact:

Tom Knisely

Media Relations Specialist

763/694-7617

tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org

ADAPTIVE SKIING OPEN HOUSE

HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE

Three Rivers Park District is committed to providing recreational opportunities to people of all mobility levels. Join us on Saturday, February 15, from 6-8 p.m., at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, for an adaptive skiing open house. This is a great opportunity for individuals with any disability to try sit-skiing or guided skiing. Equipment is provided. This open house is co-sponsored by Courage Kenny and the Loppet Foundation.

This program is free and open to all ages. However, reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #123011-00.

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,

snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

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