Washington County Parks

This Memorial Day and everyday, we remember, thank, and honor those who have served. 🇺🇸

Have you heard? The goats are back at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park! They are currently targeting garlic mustard 11 acres north of Ravine Landing.

The weather is looking up this weekend for the opening of our watercraft rentals! Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals are available through our iPaddleport Stations at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Square Lake Park starting Friday, May 22. More info: washingtoncountymn.gov/equipmentrenta…

The Historic Courthouse is OPEN during road construction! Don't let the road closure stop you from seeing all that our beautiful courthouse has to offer.

Prescribed burns are complete for the spring! We were able to burn 231.65 acres across Lake Elmo Park Reserve & Pine Point Regional Park. Prescribed burns are intentional fires at Washington County Parks conducted under specific conditions to manage & maintain natural ecosystems.

It's National Bike To Work Week this week! Visit a Washington County Park or Trail on your way to or from the office this week🚲

Come join us for another Free Tuesday in our Parks! Visit any of our parks for free today, no vehicle permit required.

It's a beautiful day to visit the Historic Courthouse! Take a self-guided tour or check out the limited time exhibit: Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War. Don't forget to smell the blooming crab apple trees 🌸

Eye spy with my little eye... baby turtles! Be sure to keep your eyes open for the little things next time you're in one of our parks 🐢

Happy Earth Day! Spend your day celebrating the Earth in one of our Parks for FREE! All Washington County Parks are designating April 22 as an annual free day to visit the parks without purchasing a vehicle permit.

Did you miss the open house for the Creek to Croix (formally known as Battle Creek-St Croix River) Regional Trail Long Range Plan? An online engagement is available to review the proposed route & provide input on plan recommendations, before May 4. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4a0408…

In honor of Earth Day, all county parks are waiving their park entry fee. On April 22nd, enjoy nature’s beauty and explore our parks with no vehicle permit required. Whether you’re hiking, picnicking, or soaking in the fresh air, it’s the perfect day to reconnect with nature.

Washington County is hosting an open house for the Creek to Croix (formally known as Battle Creek-St Croix River) Regional Trail Long Range Plan. Join us to review the proposed route and provide input on plan recommendations. More info: washingtoncountymn.gov/CreekToCroix

Earth day is an annual event that is celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. In honor of Earth Day, we will be waiving vehicle permit fees, allowing free entry to all Washington County Parks that day.

If you were unable to attend the open house for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Extension Project in the City of Hugo, an online engagement is available. Visit the link below to learn about the design phase of the project and next steps before April 30. arcg.is/1vjf5O1

It's another Free Park Entry Tuesday! Visit any of our parks today for free, no vehicle permit required. Soak in the springtime sunshine while you can!

These bunny visitors in Lake Elmo Park Reserve would like to wish everyone a happy Easter! 📸 : Justin Mueller

Have you heard the good news? All Park Play Structures are now OPEN! Come play, explore, and enjoy!

Washington County is commencing the design phase for a trail extension project for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail from 120th St N to 130th St N. Join us for a public meeting to inform the public that the design phase is being kicked off. More info: washingtoncountymn.gov/HardwoodCreekE…

Spring has arrived! Enjoy the outdoors as the weather begins to warm up. Learn about all of the things happening in our parks this spring by checking out our quarterly update. cvcpl.us/COGzMn0