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Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan Open House scheduled for April 13
Washington County is hosting an open house for the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail master plan – a future multiuse trail that will run through eastern Washington County from Downtown Afton to the St. Croix Boom Site in Stillwater. Read on... -
Ski passes no longer required for use of cross country ski trails this season
Due to the deteriorating conditions of the ski trails and lack of ability to groom because of rising temperatures, Washington County will no longer require ski passes for use of cross country ski trails this season. Read on... -
Temporary trail closures in Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Habitat restoration projects are occurring throughout Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park this winter. Read on...
Welcome
Washington County consists of six regional parks, one county park, two regional trails, and one historic courthouse site. Our parks provide a gateway to scenic landscapes and treasured natural resources, unique to the Twin Cities region. With more than 4,700 acres of parkland, there are a variety of ways to discover and enjoy the outdoors. A vehicle permit is required to enter our parks.
To learn more about each of our parks and what they have to offer, visit our facilities page.
The tabbed menu below shows the status of various amenities at our Park locations.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: OPEN
Big Marine Park Reserve: CLOSED for the season
Point Douglas Park: CLOSED for the season
Square Lake County Park: CLOSED for the season
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: CLOSED for the season
Big Marine Park Reserve: OPEN for lake access
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: OPEN for lake access
Square Lake County Park: OPEN for lake access
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: CLOSED for construction
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: CLOSED
Pine Point Regional Park: CLOSED
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: CLOSED for the season
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: CLOSED for the season
*The 2023 Campground season will be Friday, April 28, 2023 - Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Big Marine Park Reserve: CLOSED
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: CLOSED
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: CLOSED
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: CLOSED
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: CLOSED for the season. The Swim Pond will reopen Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Contact Parks
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Washington County Parks
A division of the Public Works Department
Phone: 651-430-4300
Email StaffBig Marine Park Reserve
Phone: 651-430-8200Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Phone: 651-430-8226Historic Courthouse
Phone: 651-275-7075Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Phone: 651-430-8370Pine Point Regional Park
Phone: 651-430-8200Square Lake Park
Phone: 651-430-8200Point Douglas Park
Phone: 651-430-8240St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Phone: 651-430-8240
- Can I fly my drone in a Washington County Park?
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Per our Parks Ordinance #213 - Regulations Pertaining to General Parkland Operation:
Aviation
It shall be unlawful to use park property as a starting or landing field for aircraft, hot air balloons, parachutes, hang gliders, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aka "drones", or other flying apparatus, unless otherwise authorized by permit.
Engine Powered Models or Toys
It shall be unlawful for any person to start, fly or use any fuel or battery powered model aircraft, model boat, model car, or unmanned aircraft systems ("drones"), or rocket or like powered toy or model, except as authorized with a use permit.
- Can I bring my pet to a Washington County Park?
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To learn about our pet policy, click here.
- Where can I purchase a park permit?
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At any park contact station (Big Marine Park Reserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St Croix Bluffs Regional Park), the Washington County Government Center, Public Works Building, or at a pay station located near the entries of each park.