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1. Can I fly my drone in a Washington County Park?

Per our Parks Ordinance #199, Chapter IV - Regulations Pertaining to General Parkland Operation:

Section 5 - Aviation

It shall be unlawful to use park property as a starting or landing field for aircraft, hot air baloons, parachutes, hang gliders, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aka "drones", or other flying apparatus, unless otherwise authorized by permit.

Section 8 - 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 boar, model  car, or unmanned aircraft systems ("drones"), or rocket or like powered toy or model, except as authorized with a use permit. 

2. Can I bring my pet to a Washington County Park?

To learn about our pet policy, click here.

3. Where can I purchase a park permit?

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.