Gathering Places

Experience special places and explore open spaces. Our beautiful gardens, glorious view of woodlands, meadows and lakes makes Three Rivers the perfect setting for that memorable event. With our spacious pavilions and unique indoor facilities you are sure to find a space that will make your event extra special. And now your nuptials can have a "green" touch, too. All of our caterers provide either reusable dinnerware, tablecloths and napkins, or compostable substitutes.

For additional planning resources browse our Local Services, from accomodations to florists to photographers and more. These companies are familiar with our facilities and look forward to serving your needs.

Save the Date!

The Three Rivers Park District Wedding Fair will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Silverwood Park. Come fulfill all of your wedding planning needs!

Find ideas and professional services for arranging all your day‒of details by browsing through our vendors for catering, florists, officiants, transportation, guest accommodations, cakes and desserts, invitations and stationery, music and entertainment, photography and video, rentals and décor, and event planning professionals.

The Wedding Fair runs from 1-4 PM. Entrance to the fair is FREE, although we encourage the donation of a non-perishable food item. All donations will be given to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf in New Brighton.

Newly engaged?
Browse the photo galleries in our highlighted sites below to see all the beautiful venues and settings Three Rivers has to offer for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagements parties and more. Park District staff will be on location during the Wedding Fair to happily answer any of your facility-related questions.

Be sure to shop the Wedding Consignment Sale during the Wedding Fair for your own wedding day by browsing wedding gowns, formal dresses and bridesmaid dresses, shoes, jewelry, tableware, stylish containers, lanterns, mason jars, votives, lanterns, place-mats, table runners, card boxes, invitation supplies, candles, props and more! A portion of all consignment proceeds go to the Wonder Fund.

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Highlighted Sites

Unique Wedding Sites

With a variety of indoor and outdoor sites to choose from, you're sure to find a unique wedding experience with Three Rivers. Browse the photo gallery for a preview of some of our most popular places to celebrate.

Elm Creek Park Reserve

The warm and inviting Chalet at Elm Creek accommodates up to 200 guests and features an oversized fireplace of timber and field stones, a cathedral-style ceiling and large glass windows overlooking the park.

Gale Woods Farm

Situated on Whaletail Lake, Gale Woods Farm is a picture-perfect setting for a classic country wedding, with optional activities such as hayrides to give your event a unique twist. The three-season pavilion overlooks Whaletail lake and the farm's pastures and gardens.

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is a unique facility nestled within the 1,000-acre Hyland Lake Regional Park Reserve in Bloomington. Enjoy a hilltop ceremony with breathtaking vistas, then celebrate your occasion in the casual atmosphere of the Chalet below.

Noerenberg Gardens

The formal flower gardens at Noerenberg Memorial Gardens add natural beauty to your event. On display in the gardens are a wide variety of annuals and perennials, an assortment of grasses and a large daylily collection. The site features accessible brick pathways and an ornamental gazebo overlooking Lake Minnetonka.

Silverwood Park

The beautiful and unique Great Hall space at Silverwood Park is the perfect space for your upcoming wedding! The Great Hall features a cathedral-style ceiling and large glass windows overlooking Silver Lake. Your rental also includes the adjacent patio area with outdoor fireplace.