2. Parks Division

   1515 Keats Avenue N
   Lake Elmo, MN 55042 

3. Metal Detector Permit Application

   Phone: 651-430-8370
   Email: Parks@washingtoncountymn.gov

5. Please complete the entire application. For questions, contact Washington County Parks.

7. Full Name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name)*
9. Address1*
10. Address2
12. City*
13. State*
14. Zip*
16. Phone Number*
17. Email Address*
19. Select one Washington County beach:*

    1. Big Marine Park Reserve
    2. Point Douglas Park

    1. Square Lake Park
    2. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
21. Guideline/Rules
    • This permit will only be valid from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day.
    • Permits are good for 1 season only.
    • The hours for detection activity are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is limited to the swim beach area only.
    • Permit Holder agrees to adhere to the Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter V, Section 1—It shall be unlawful for any person to dig trenches, holes, or other excavations in a park.
    • No sharp objects may be used for excavation, and excavating is limited to six inches or less.
    • No metal detecting at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, including the Swim Pond and surrounding areas. 
    • Permit Holder is responsible for any/all damage caused by you and/or your equipment.
    • Permit Holder agrees to turn in any/all items found that have a value of $25.00 or higher to a Washington County Park Office. The item(s) will be held for 30 days. If unclaimed after 30 days, Permit Holder may claim it.
23. Acknowledgement of Guidelines/Rules*

    1. I have read and will adhere to all the Guidelines/Rules for Washington County Parks. I understand that failure to adhere to these policies may result in the revocation of my permit.
25. Submission*

    1. By clicking "Submit," I acknowledge that this request submission is not a confirmation for Metal Detection Use at Washington County beaches, and Parks staff will contact me to finalize my request.
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27. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
28. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

29. Submit

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