# Family Classic Cross-country Ski Lessons at Hyland Lake Park Reserve > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Dec 13 (+6 more dates) - Where: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 - Ages: Ages 6 years and up; under 12 with a registered adult - Price: $22/person; XC ski rental $18 (ages 12+) or $13 (ages 6-11) - Organizer: Three Rivers Park District (Outdoor Recreation School) - Official page: https://go.threeriversparks.org/ThreeRiversWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=3255 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/family-classic-cross-country-ski-lessons-at-hyland-lake-park-reserve--listing-9154a4f848a9841cdaae6e7d ## About Instructors from Three Rivers' Outdoor Recreation School teach families the basics of classic cross-country skiing together: putting on equipment, falling down and getting back up, moving forward, stopping and beginning hill technique. The 90-minute lessons are offered on many dates through winter break. Everyone skiing must register, children must be at least 6, and participants under 12 need a registered adult with them. Rental skis are available for an extra fee ($18 ages 12+, $13 ages 6-11). 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