Programs, Volunteer, Nature Based

Your $25 donation would help assist with programming efforts in the parks which include providing nature based programs to children, or help in purchasing materials for Eagle Scouts and Silver Award Scout projects.

Trail Planning & Enhancement

Your $50 donation will help assist with enhancing the existing and future trail system. Funds will be used to purchase signs, provide lighting or be used to plan future trails such as single track mountain biking.

Benches

Your donation of $2,500 could be used to purchase a wooden or metal bench at one of the parks. A wooden bench (Figure A below) would be used along our turf trails, or a metal bench (Figure B) near our facilities. A commemorative bronze plaque* may also be included on the bench. Washington County would order this and install it.

*Please call (651) 430-8370 or email parks@co.washington.mn.us for plaque

                Figure A - Wooden Bench              Figure B - Metal Bench

Eagle Scouts also help construct wooden benches in the parks. To donate to help with these efforts, please select Programs, Volunteer & Nature Based under the Parks & Trails Fund.

Since 2016, 8 wooden benches have been constructed at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Building Preservation

The Historic Courthouse is an iconic building located on “Zion’s Hill” in Stillwater, MN. Built in 1870, in the aftermath of the Civil War, it is a marvel of the Italianate style of architecture. The grandiose building reflects the wealth of the St. Croix Valley at the time. In 1971, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, as the oldest standing courthouse in the state of Minnesota. 

Your donation to the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund goes toward the preservation and restoration of this historical landmark so its beauty can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.