Washington County Parks celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 10

Washington County Parks will celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 10 with free entry to county parks and a variety of programs and events.

Step outside and enjoy what nature has to offer on National Get Outdoors Day. This is a nationwide annual event t...

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue June 10 at Pine Point Regional Park

A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Pine Point Regional Park.

Hikers should meet at the trailhead kiosk.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croi...

Forest bathing in Washington County Parks continues June 10 at St. Croix Bluffs

Forest bathing in Washington County Parks continues June 10 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join the group for an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring Japanese fore...

News from the June 6 Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting

The following actions were taken at the June 6, 2023, Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota.

 County Board reviews liquor license application

The Washington County Board of Commissioners ...

Washington County Library kicks off summer programs for all ages June 1

Washington County Library’s summer programs for children, teens, and adults begin Wednesday, June 1, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 19. 

Summer is traditionally a busy time at libraries, where extra activities while school is out ca...

Spot mowing, spraying for noxious weeds to begin June 15

Washington County staff will be spot mowing and spraying for noxious weeds in the county’s more than 220 miles of rural roadsides June 15 through July 30, and again in October.

This is being done to help comply with Minnesota State Noxious Weed l...

Hardwood Creek Library features events in June

Hardwood Creek Library will have featured events in June, including a resilient shoreline workshop, a visit by a traveling foundry, and a storytime on Paul Bunyan.

The library is at 19955 Forest Road N. The telephone number is 651-275-7300. 

All Wa...

Park Grove Library has featured events for June

Park Grove Library will have highlighted events in June, including a program on chickens, Taiko Arts Midwest, and the Roe Family Singers.

The library is at 7900 Hemingway Ave. S. in Cottage Grove; telephone is 651-459-2040.

All Washington County Library bra...

Standup paddleboarding, SUP - Yoga offered at Square Lake Park

Experience three different SUP paddle options at Square Lake County Park north of Stillwater this summer.

Square Lake is a locally-known gem famous for its clear water, picturesque views, and wildlife. Class size is limited, and registration is required fo...

Campfire programs set for county parks through summer

Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park for a variety of nature programs this summer.

Programs begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run 60 minutes and will present live creatu...

Hacked Accounts: What to Do Right Now

Source: National Cybersecurity Alliance

Hackers use a bunch of different tactics to try to compromise people’s email, banking, social media, device, and other online accounts. Sometimes they do this to spam your friends with coupons, but other ti...

Washington County Women in IT see progress through the decades

This March, to mark Women’s History Month, the women in IT met to discuss our experiences working in Tech. While we agreed that there is room for improvement in the greater tech industry, things have greatly improved over the decades an...

Phishing: Look before you click

Learn to recognize and report phishing scams is a top step you can take to stay safe online. It’s fairly easy to do and doesn’t take long at all. Just look closely before you click a link.

What is a phishing scam? 

A phishing sc...

Tips to Manage Your Data Privacy

All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal data, like your Social Security and driver’s license numbers. It can even include ...

St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park boat launch closed June 13 - June 15

The St. Croix Bluffs boat launch will be closed Tuesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 15 for pavement work and striping.

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. The Historic...

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. Click on the button below to complete the brief questionnaire.

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County Highway 38 Trail Pre-Construction Open House scheduled for June 20

In-Person Open House Information

Washington County, in partnership with the City of Newport, is hosting a pre-construction open house regarding roadway, watermain, and trail enhancements along County Highway 38.

Join us at the open house to learn more about...