Carver County Parks

Get ready for winter fun, registration is now open for Carver County Parks' winter programs! From Winter Adventure Camp to cross-country ski lessons, there’s something for every age and skill level. Register online or through the Carver County Parks app: ow.ly/YrMe50XrX0v

Explore Carver County’s beautiful parks and trails while discovering the benefits of Nordic Walking. Each week, we’ll meet at a different scenic location. The club starts April 2026, sign up online today: ow.ly/P2zc50XrYbv

✨ Candlelit Night at Baylor is Back✨ Get ready for a magical winter evening under the stars at Baylor Regional Park! Join us on Feb. 20 or Feb. 28, 2026 for a cozy night of outdoor fun. Register today for a night of winter wonder and glowing memories: ow.ly/pqSZ50XrWCz

See you at the Baylor Regional Park open house tonight from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Stop by the Baylor Park Community Room to explore our two concept designs, share your thoughts, and chat with staff and planning consultants. Can’t make it? bit.ly/BaylorLRP

The Sledding Hill at Lake Waconia Regional Park is OPEN! 🛷❄️ Enjoy two thrilling runs on the 80-ft hill—one smooth, one rugged! Open 9 AM–Sunset (conditions permitting). Bring your own sled & walk up the designated trail. Stay safe & follow the rules!

It's a great time to get out and experience the maple syruping process! swnewsmedia.com/chanhassen_vil…

Here's one more reason to get outside this winter at Carver County Parks! swnewsmedia.com/chanhassen_vil…

Hey Carver County Parks Community!❄️ Just a quick sledding hill update for you all: • Rain has come through Waconia, and the snow is melting at the top and bottom • Sledding Hill Closed • Will reevaluate after the snow later this week!

Yesterday was a big day at Lake Waconia Regional Park! We celebrated the groundbreaking of the Waterfront Service Center. We're anticipating construction to now start in the next week!

Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe rental will be available Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 4pm at Lake Minnewashta and Baylor Regional Parks starting January 1st (if weather permits). For details, visit our Winter Recreation Page: bit.ly/CCWinterRecrea…

A strong crew of club members canoed out to Coney Island and teamed up with @CarverCoParks to make improvements. After transplanting some lilies and pulling invasive buckthorns, we got a tour of the island. Then finish with a delicious meal of cheap but perfectly charred hotdogs.

Rentals will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to extreme cold. However, rentals are planned to resume next weekend and continue through March 7th if snow conditions allow.

Are you all about sun and fun in the summer? Consider applying to one of our summer positions with the Parks & Recreation Department! Apply online at ci.victoria.mn.us/jobs.

RENTAL CLOSED TODAY! Due to cold conditions, there will be no equipment rental available at either Lake Minnewashta or Baylor Regional Parks. However, we will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm as usual.

We love our winter walkers but walking on groomed ski trails will make them unusable. If you see parallel tracks pressed into the snow, you are on a ski trail and we ask that you please use other trails available in the park. Thank you!

Join a winter adventure! Our digital scavenger hunt has 90 missions that will take you to parks all across the region. Download the free @GooseChase app and search for our game, Regional Parks Winter Adventure (game code JW1WRL). metrocouncil.org/Parks/Visit/Ev… #MNRegionalParks

XC Ski and snowshoe rentals start this Saturday (Jan. 9) at Lake Minnewashta and Baylor Regional Parks! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm while snow conditions allow.

Big news for Waconia Regional Park!

Winter Recreation Update! Cross County Ski Trails have not been groomed. Additionally the sledding hill remains closed for safety. Typically these facilities first become available in late December. Winter updates will be posted here as well as on carvercountyparks.com

Huge thank you to @CrownCollege for sending students to trim back plants on our disc golf course at Baylor Regional Park as well as the Dakota Rail Trail! Another thank you for having us out to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for Welcome Week!