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.

2020 Events

02/22/20 Candlelight Ski Event
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Trail Center (chili ready at 5 pm)

04/04/20 Maple Syrup Demonstration Day

06/13/20 Running Wild Maplewood State Park Trail Run

06/27/20 Maplewood Triathlon

Music at Maplewood: Dates to be determined

September 26-27: Leaf Days 2020

October 3-4: Leaf Days 2020

Questions: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 218-841-7673
or call Maplewood Office 218-863-8383

Leaf Days

Vibrant fall color September 26-27, 2020
October 3-4, 2020

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.

* Friends of Maplewood 2020 Photo Contest *

We all know Maplewood State Park is a great place to take photos. Here is an opportunity to share your favorite photos and maybe win some prize money.

There will be three categories: 1) Scenic Beauty; 2) Wildlife and Plant Life; and 3) People Enjoying Recreation.
Photos must be taken in Maplewood State Park between September 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020.

Each category will be awarded a 1st prize ($25) and 2nd prize ($15).

Winners will be posted and announced at Leaf Days as well as on our website Photos page.
For more details, download the Information Sheet and the Photo Contest Entry Form. Good Luck!

Click here for: INFORMATION SHEET Click here for: ENTRY FORM