Flying Sites
The MRCSS currently uses seven main locations for flying events. Directions to each location are listed below, as well as maps where available.
Thermal Sites | Slope Sites |
| North West Thermal Park (Elk River) | See Note Below on Slope Sites |
| Jirik Sod Farm (Farmington) | |
| Robinson Landscaping (Lino Lakes) |
Northwest Thermal Park
From Twin Cities, take 494 or 694, West towards Rogers/St. Cloud. Exit 494 to 101/169 to Elk River. Proceed North on 169 for about 8 miles. Cross the Mississippi River bridge and Hwy 10 and follow directions below. (OR) If you are driving West on Hwy 10 through Anoka, turn North on Hwy 169, and follow directions below:
North on Hwy 169; RIGHT on Co Road 33 for 2.4 miles; RIGHT on Twin Lakes Road for ½ mile; LEFT on Co Rd 34 (205th Street NW) (1.3 miles) to Tiger Street NW (TURN LEFT on gravel road NO street sign) Stay on Tiger Street NW for ( ½ miles) to intersection of 211th Ave NW and Tiger Street NW. You are there! Turn LEFT at the "Private Drive" sign on left to enter sod fields.
To pull up a map from Google Maps, click here or search for the intersection of:
"Tiger St NW & 211th Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330"
Map and Further Details of Use of Northwest Thermal Park (.pdf Document)
Jirik Sod Farm
4 miles East of FARMINGTON on Co Rd 66. Park on Co Rd 66 or on Blaine Ave. (N/S road). Winch and high starts available on site. Contact an officer for locker combination. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Robinson Landscaping
2 miles East of Lexington Ave on Main Street (CR 14, 125th street) in Lino Lakes. This is the Sod Farm on the South side of the road. DO NOT FLY ON THE SOD FARM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD.
MRCSS Slope Sites
Our slope sites are located on private property. Our club has made special arrangements with the land owners that allow us to use these sites, however, there are special rules which must be followed prior to flying at any of these sites. For this reason, these sites are reserved only for MRCSS members and their guests. If you are not an MRCSS member or if you are not an invited guest, flying with an MRCSS member, you are not permitted to fly at these locations.
If you are visiting our area from out of town and would like to fly as an invited guest please contact any of the club officers in advance. We'll go out of our way to have you join a club member to enjoy flying with us.
RULES FOR FLYING AT MRCSS SLOPE SITES
All club members who wish to fly at the Stanton or Hager City club slope site must first ask for permission from the land owner. You may also leave a note on their door if there is no one at home when you arrive to fly. The note should include your name, your time of arrival and a phone number along with a polite "thank you". This is even true if you arrive when others are already flying.
The land owners have nothing to gain by allowing us to have access to their property but they do have the inconvenience of having visitors disrupting their day. As you can see, allowing us to fly is a significant concession that many folks would not wish to make.
Treat this ability to use their land as a privilege and remember that your actions impact all club members. Always be respectful. Always make sure not to leave ANY debris and if you see that someone else has not been as considerate be sure to bring it to their attention and to the attention of a club officer as well.
The careless act of just one person could be the reason that we lose the ability to enjoy these places to fly.
