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Parks Visitor Questionnaire
We value your input. Take a brief survey to help us with park planning and operations activities. Read on... -
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Extension Project open house scheduled April 8
Washington County, in partnership with the City of Hugo, is commencing the design phase for a trail extension project for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail from 120th St N to 130th St N. More information... -
Horse trails are temporarily closed at Pine Point Regional Park and Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Due to thawing trail conditions, horse trails are temporarily closing at Pine Point Regional Park and Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Read on...
Welcome
Washington County consists of eight parks, three regional trails, one conservation area, and the Historic Courthouse site. Our parks provide a gateway to scenic landscapes and treasured natural resources, unique to the Twin Cities region. With more than 5,000 acres of parkland and over 570 acres of water, 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
Closed.
Point Douglas Park
Closed.
Square Lake County Park
Closed.
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Closed.
Big Marine Park Reserve
Open.
33 trailer spaces available.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Open.
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.
50 trailer spaces available.
Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Closed.
Pine Point Regional Park
Closed.
Long Lake Conservation Area
Open for the season, but with special restrictions:
- Only for archery hunting for deer, turkey, and small game is permitted.
- Archery only must be during day light hours.
2026 camping season begins Friday, April 24 and ends Saturday, October 17.
More information about camping.
Reservations now open.
Sites are now available on a rolling basis. Campsite reservations will open 120-days prior to the reservation start date.
Book a site using the online reservation system or call the Parks office at 651-430-8370.
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.
Contact Us
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Washington County Parks
A division of the Public Works Department
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.