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Historic Courthouse temporarily closed in preparation for improvement project
The Washington County Park division will be completing an exterior restoration project on the Historic Courthouse this year. The project will include improvements to the exterior of the building to restore and preserve this historic building. Read on... -
Parks Visitor Questionnaire
We want to hear from you! Your participation in this brief questionnaire provides much needed information for our park planning and operations activities. 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.
Parks Dashboard
Each tab features various amenities at our Park locations.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: OPEN
Big Marine Park Reserve: OPEN and unguarded
Point Douglas Park: OPEN and unguarded
Square Lake County Park: OPEN and unguarded
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: OPEN and unguarded
Big Marine Park Reserve: Open
33 trailer spaces available.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Open
Docks are not in for the season yet.
22 trailer spaces available.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Square Lake Park: Open
12 trailer spaces available.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Open
Please use caution when using the boat launch. Expect short term closures for parking lot resurfacing and line painting some time this year.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: OPEN
Pine Point Regional Park: OPEN
The 2023 campground season opened Friday, April 28, 2023, and will remain open until Sunday, October 22, 2023. More information about camping.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Open
Book a camp site online or call the Parks office at 651-430-8370.
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Open
Make a reservation online or call the Parks office at 651-430-8370.
Big Marine Park Reserve: OPEN
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: OPEN
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: OPEN
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park: OPEN
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Closed
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: 651-430-8240
- 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.