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Leisure Activities
Cross-Country Skiing | Innertubing | Snowshoe Rental | Disc Golf | Picnic


Cross-Country Skiing at St. Patrick’s County Park

  • December 26 through January 3, daily
    January 4 through February 26, Wednesday- Sunday
    (snow conditions permitting)
  • St. Patrick’s County Park: Red Barn
  • 11am to 4pm
  • Gate fee plus $4 adult daily trail fee, $3 youth daily trail fee (ages 15 and under) OR
    $15 adult seasonal trail fee, $10 youth seasonal trail fee
    $10 ski rental available

Ski two parks for the price of one! St. Patrick’s and adjacent Madeline Bertrand County Park teamed together to offer a uni-trail pass. Trail passes purchased at either park will be honored at both parks. Ski trails are groomed at both parks throughout the week. Rental includes skis, boots and poles. Parental signature is required for renters age 16 and under. All equipment is due in by 5pm (additional fee applies for late return).

Cross-County Skiing

Cocoa and Candlelight Ski

  • Fridays, January 13 & 27, February 10
    (snow conditions permitting)
  • St. Patrick’s County Park: Red Barn
  • 6 to 9pm
    $5/person includes beverage
    $10 ski rental available

Enjoy skiing by the light of glowing luminaries on snow-covered trails. At the Manion Cabin enjoy hot chocolate, coffee or water to revive you for the return journey. An interpreter will also provide an “edutainment” activity at the cabin. Use your senses to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.

Cocoa and Candlelight

Innertubing

  • December 26 through January 3, daily
    January 7 through February 26, weekends only
    (snow conditions permitting)
  • St. Patrick’s County Park: Brown Barn
    Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park: Baugo Station
  • 11am to 5pm
  • Gate fee plus $3/person

Winter fun for everyone! Innertubing hills are supervised. Innertubes are provided as available. Sleds and toboggans are not permitted. Not recommended for children 3 years of age or younger.

Innertubing

 Private Innertubing Parties

Private parties are great events for your club, school, church, business or family event. Parties are available during the week and after public hours on the weekends at both innertubing sites. To print off registration information click here. For more information or to make a reservation call 574/277-4828.


Snowshoe Rental

  • December 26 through January 3, daily
    January 7 through February 26, weekends only
    (snow conditions permitting)
  • Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park: Baugo Station
  • 11am to 4pm
  • Gate fee plus $3/person

Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy winter sights and sounds. Plus, it never hurts to get a little added exercise in the winter! Parental signature required for renters age 16 and under. Equipment is due back by 5pm (additional fee applies for late return).

Snowshoe

Disc Golf

  • Open daily, Pro Shop hours vary
  • Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park
    Pro Shop located in Gate House
  • Course open 10am to park closing,
    Pro Shop hours vary
  • Daily pass: $4/adult; $3/youth (15 and under)
    Annual pass: $30/adult; $20/youth (15 and under)

Bring your friends! Bring your family! See what disc golf is all about. Check out the Pro Shop for all your disc golfing needs. We carry INNOVA disc golf bags and a great selection of INNOVA discs, including tie-dyed and glow-in-the-dark discs!

Disc Golf

Think Spring—Group Canoe Rental!

Monday, March 5 we will begin taking reservations for group canoe rentals (10 or more canoes) on the St. Joseph River. To print off reservation information click here. For more information or to make a reservation call 574/654-3155.


Picnics

Planning a company or family picnic? St. Joseph County Parks offer many facilities and picnic sites for rent throughout the year. You will be pleased to find a safe environment, clean facilities and beautiful settings for your company picnic or family reunion. Now accepting reservations one year in advance. For more information or to reserve a shelter call 574/277-4828.



SJCP Winter Leisure
Activities Brochure
SJCP Summer Leisure
Activities Brochure
Acrobat ReaderHayride Brochure Acrobat ReaderDisc Golf Brochure
Acrobat ReaderGroup Canoe Reservation Packet Acrobat ReaderInnertubing Reservation Packet