Friends of Maplewood

Events

Click on a link below to see details for an upcoming event or recap of a past event. Note: some class sizes are limited so please register in advance for those.

2021 Events

02/20/21 Candlelight Ski Event - CANCELED
State Parks cancelled activities due to Covid.

04/10/21 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day - CANCELED

07/12/21 Running Wild Maplewood State Park Trail Run - see link for details

09/25/21 Leaf Days Celebration - CANCELED
After serious consideration, the decision has been made to cancel Leaf Days 2021 (Sept 25) hosted by Friends of Maplewood. Cases of COVID-19 across the state of Minnesota have been on the rise. The risks associated with the spread of the coronavirus at public gatherings, to both volunteers and guests, outweigh the benefits of providing the public with a unique view of Maplewood State Park and sharing with them our love of the outdoors. Although the activities are cancelled, the park remains open.

2022 Events

Feb 2022 Candlelight Ski Event - Pending

Apr 2022 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day - Pending

Sept/Oct Leaf Days - Pending

Questions: Call Maplewood Park Office 218-863-8383

Leaf Days

Vibrant fall color September 25, 2021 - Canceled

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is LEAF DAYS. At Maplewood State Park there are 9,250 acres, and many of those are filled with sugar maple trees which provide us with some very nice fall colors. Maplewood State Park is one of the best places in Minnesota to enjoy the fall colors.

Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery from their vehicles, hike on some of the 25 miles of hiking trails, or enjoy a picnic in the park.

Come join your “Friends” for a day in the park. Remember to bring your camera. We are looking forward to an amazing display of colors this fall.

The park entrance is 7 miles east of Pelican Rapids on Hwy 108.

For more information

For the most up-to-date information about events and activities in the park, refer to the Minnesota DNR Maplewood State Park website. There you will find the time and location of specific events within the park grounds.