Become your own action hero!
Why not go beyond video games—especially when kids love the challenge of archery? Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program.
- Hands-on instruction in shooting a bow and arrow from certified instructors.
- Use of all equipment included.
- No experience necessary; safe and supportive environment.
- For ages eight and older.
- All programs are free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter all Minnesota state parks ($7/day or $35/year).
Ready to sign up? Reserve your spot today
If you know the location of the program you want, select it using the "All places" dropdown.
Don't see your program? There are four pages of results. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Next." I Can Paddle! and I Can Mountain Bike! results are toward the end.
Questions?
Please contact the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free at (888) 646-6367. You can also get more information by emailing ican.dnr@state.mn.us .
Events calendar
Scroll table right to see more »| 07/19/25 | Archery in the Park! | Zippel Bay State Park | |
| 07/19/25 | Archery in the Park | Buffalo River State Park | |
| 07/19/25 | Archery in the Park | Lake Carlos State Park | |
| 07/19/25 | Archery in the Parks | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 07/19/25 | Archery in the Parks | Afton State Park | |
| 07/20/25 | Archery in the Park - Open Shoot | Jay Cooke State Park | |
| 07/23/25 | Archery in the Parks | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 07/23/25 | Archery in the Parks | Itasca State Park | |
| 07/26/25 | Archery in the Park | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
| 07/30/25 | Archery in the Parks | Itasca State Park | |
| 08/02/25 | Archery in the Parks | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 08/02/25 | Archery in the Park! | Sibley State Park | |
| 08/09/25 | Archery in the Parks | St. Croix State Park | |
| 08/09/25 | Archery in the Park | Lake Carlos State Park | |
| 08/16/25 | Archery in the Park! | Zippel Bay State Park | |
| 08/16/25 | Archery in the Park | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
| 08/23/25 | Archery in the Parks | St. Croix State Park | |
| 08/28/25 | Archery in the Park | Glacial Lakes State Park |
A temporary exception to state park rules allows DNR Archery in the Parks programs.
