WASHINGTON COUNTY MN

General Info

Drawn to the abundant natural resources of the St. Croix River Valley, settlers arrived in 1838 and established a sawmill. Early industry was led by lumbering as the area was heavily forested and the river provided ideal conditions for transportation. The area began to develop and Washington County was established in 1849 and named for George Washington. Stillwater was selected as the county seat and schools, churches and businesses were established to meet the growing needs of its residents. By 1900 its population had reached 27,808 and Washington County continued to progress. As timber resources began to decline, industry began to shift towards agriculture and later tourism. Today Washington County is home to approximately 238,136 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Washington/Chisago County MN Map

Washington County & Woodbury MN Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Washington County Guide

Navigation

Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available).

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Bicycling, Snowmobiling, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing, and more.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what Washington County has to offer.

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within Washington County? Here’s your go to spot.

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in Washington County, look no further.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in Washington County.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

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(Washington County with Woodbury)

CITIES

Cities In Washington County

Not including unincorporated communities

CITIES

AFTON population 2,886
BAYPORT 3,471
BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE 870
COTTAGE GROVE 34,589
DELLWOOD 1,063
FOREST LAKE 20,220
GRANT 4,096
HASTINGS 22,172
HUGO 13,332
LAKE ELMO 8,069
LAKE ST. CROIX BEACH 1,051
LAKELAND 1,796
LAKELAND SHORES 311

LANDFALL 686
MAHTOMEDI 7,676
MARINE ON ST. CROIX 689
NEWPORT 3,435
OAK PARK HEIGHTS 4,339
OAKDALE 27,378
PINE SPRINGS 408
SCANDIA 3,936
ST. MARY’S POINT 368
ST. PAUL PARK 5,279
STILLWATER (County Seat) 18,225
WILLERNIE 507
WHITE BEAR LAKE 23,769
WOODBURY 71,306

TOWNSHIPS:

BAYTOWN 1,533
DENMARK 1,348
GREY CLOUD ISLAND 307
MAY 2,928
STILLWATER 2,553
WEST LAKELAND 3,547

*Populations are approximate.

TRAILS

Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Washington County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

January

February

Stillwater Winterfest
Cabin Fever Craft & Vendor Show | Stillwater
Historic Winter Ice Cream Social | Stillwater
Frozen Flannel Outdoor Curling & Bonspiel | Stillwater
Cottage Grove Blizzard Bash
Central Bark Pet Expo | Woodbury
Forest Lake Ice Fishing Classic

March

Lakes Area Expo | Forest Lake

April

May

Immigrant For a Day | Scandia
Afton May Fair | Afton
Shepard’s Harvest Festival | Lake Elmo
Stillwater Marathon | Stillwater
Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market (May-Sept, 1 weekend per Month)
Annual Hmong Memorial Sports Fest & Street Fair | Cottage Grove
Bonfire, Bike, Bows & Bait Event | Woodbury
Kids Mud Run (May-June) | Woodbury
Taste of the Lakes | Forest Lake
Forest Lake Memorial Day Ceremony

June

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace
Cruisin’ on the Croix (E/O Weds-June-Sept.) | Stillwater
Food Truck Extravaganza | Stillwater
Stillwater Farmers Market (Jun-Oct, Saturdays)
Hugo Good Neighbor Days | Hugo
Arts in the Park (Jun-Aug, Tuesdays) | Forest Lake
National Get Outdoors Day | Forest Lake
Fireman’s Ball | Marine on St Croix
Summerfest | Oakdale
Oakdale Farmers Market (Jun-Oct, Wednesdays)
Movies in the Park (Jun-Aug, select Fridays) | Oakdale
Summer Concert Series (Jun-Aug, Select Wednesdays)
Strawberry Fest | Cottage Grove
Circus Manduhai at Park Grove Library | Cottage Grove
Marketfest (June-July, Thursdays)| White Bear Lake
Manitou Days (June-July)| White Bear Lake
Scandia Farmers Market (Jun-Sept, Wednesdays)
Midsommerdagen | Scandia
Carver Lake Camp-out | Woodbury
Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movie Nights (Jun-Aug, Thursdays)

July

Lumberjack Days | Stillwater
Stillwater Bar Crawl
Wine Meets Art Festival | Stillwater
Wicked Wine Run | Stillwater
Community Ice Cream Social | Stillwater
Paddle-craft Boat Show | Stillwater
Summer Tuesdays Live Music (July-Aug) | Stillwater
Emerald Festival Arts & Handcraft Market | Stillwater
St. Croix Crossing ½ Marathon | Stillwater
Independence Day Celebration | Stillwater, Forest Lake, Afton
Afton 4th of July Parade
Saint Croix Fat Cat Triathlon | Scandia
Washington County Fair (Jul-Aug) | Lake Elmo
4th of July Kids Parade | Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo Bird Hike
Shakespeare in the Park | Lake Elmo
Art in the Park (July-Aug) | White Bear Lake
Midsummer Art Fest | White Bear Lake
4th of July Annual Parade & Race | Marine on St. Croix
LakeFest Street Dance | Forest Lake
4th of July Hometown Celebration | Woodbury
Cottage Grove Lions Freedom Weekend
Patio Week | Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Bird Fair
Summer Market in the Ravine | Cottage Grove

August

September

October

Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off | Stillwater
Rivertown Fall Art Festival | Stillwater
Annie’s Swedish Coffee Party (Oct-Dec, Select Dates) | Scandia
The Haunting Experience | Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Spooktacular
Fall Fun Fest | Cottage Grove
Halloween Extravaganza | Cottage Grove
Monster Bash Parade | Cottage Grove
Halloween Hoopla | Woodbury
Afton Trick or Treat Trail
Scare in White Bear | White Bear LakeFest
Scandia Evening Adventures (Oct-Dec, 3rd Friday)

November

Stillwater Nutcracker | Stillwater
Annual Christmas at the Courthouse Gala | Stillwater
Scandia VinterLights!
Hale to the Bird 5K | Cottage Grove
Pumpkin Chuck | Cottage Grove
Holiday Makers Market | Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Hometown Holiday
Central Park Art & Craft Fair | Woodbury
Small Business Saturday | Marine on St. Croix
Bald Eagle Half Marathon | White Bear Lake
Fast Before the Feast, Kids Turkey Dash & 5 & 10K | White Bear Lake

December

* Events are subject to change*

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all-purpose residential needs.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Accounting & Finance (651) 430-6030
Administration 430-6002
Attorney 430-6115
Community Corrections 430-6900
Community Services 430-6455
Conservation 275-1136
Court Administration 413-8030
Emergency 911
Emergency Management 430-7938
Extension Office 430-6800
Human Resources 430-6081
Information Technology 430-6411
Land Management / Zoning & Surveying 430-6875
Parks & Recreation 430-8368
Public Health 430-6655
Public Works 430-4300
Sheriff 430-7600
Transportation 430-4300
Veterans Services 430-6895
Workforce Center 275-8650

CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE

Administration (651) 458-2800
Building Division 458-2800
Emergency 911
Finance 458-2800
Fire 458-2809
Police 458-2850
Public Works 458-2808
Recreation & Parks 458-3400

CITY OF STILLWATER

Administration (651) 430-8800
Building Inspection 430-8825
Economic Development 430-8821
Emergency 911
Engineering 430-8830
Finance 430-8800
Fire 351-4963
Police 351-4900
Public Works 275-4100

CITY OF OAKDALE

Administration (651) 730-2705
Building Inspection & Code Enforcement 739-5150
Community Development 730-2806
Emergency 911
Fire 731-8886
Police 738-1025
Public Works 730-2740
Recreation 747-3860

CITY OF WOODBURY

Administration (651) 714-3500
Central Park 714-3799
Economic Development 714-3533
Eagle Valley Golf Course 714-3750
Emergency 911
Emergency Preparedness 714-3600
Engineering 714-3593
Environmental Services 714-3593
Finance 714-3503
Fire Department 714-3600
Inspections 714-3543
M Health Fairview Sports Center 714-3740
Police Department 714-3600
Public Works 714-3720

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

AFTON ALPS

6600 Peller Ave. S | Hastings | (651) 436-5245

AFTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

3165 St. Croix Trail S | Afton | (651) 436-3500

AFTON STATE PARK

6959 Peller Ave S | Hastings | (651) 201-6780

BALD EAGLE BOAT RENTAL & BAIT

4444 129th St | White Bear Lake | (651) 426-0365

BIG MARINE PARK RESERVE

17495 Manning Trail N | Marine on St. Croix | (651) 430-8200

CARPENTER NATURE CENTER

12805 St. Croix Trail S | Hastings | (651) 437-4359

COTTAGE GROVE BIKE PARK

7050 Meadow Grass Ave. S | Cottage Grove |(651) 458-2808

EAGLE VALLEY GOLF COURSE

2600 Double Eagle Ln. | Woodbury | (651) 714-3750

EDER SCHOOL MUSEUM

4442 Hadley Ave. N | Oakdale

EMERALD GREENS GOLF

14425 Goodwin Ave. | Hastings | (651) 480-8558

ERICKSON LOG HOUSE MUSEUM & HAY LAKE SCHOOL

14020 195th St. N | Marine on St Croix | (651) 433-4014

GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM

20880 Olinda Trail N | Scandia | (651) 433-5053

GREEN ACRES RECREATIONAL SNOW TUBING

8989 55th St. N | Lake Elmo | (651) 770-6060

HAY LAKE SCHOOL MUSEUM & THE JOHANNES ERICKSON LOG HOUSE

14050 195th St N | Scandia | 651-433-4014

HIDDEN PINES RANCH

10670 75th St. N | Stillwater | (651) 430-1282

KIWANIS SCOUT CAMP

15987 St. Croix Trail N | Marine on St. Croix | (612) 261-2801

LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE

1515 Keats Ave N | Lake Elmo | (651) 430-8370

LOG HOUSE LANDING/ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY

16956 205th St N | Scandia

MADISON’S PLACE PLAYGROUND

4125 Radio Dr. | Woodbury | (651) 714-3500

MERRILL ARTS CENTER

380 Rivertown Dr. Suite 200 | Woodbury | (612) 201-4000

OAKDALE GUN CLUB

10172 10th St. N | Lake Elmo | (651) 436-6946

PARK GROVE BOWL

1020 Hastings Ave. | St. Paul Park | (651) 459-4200

PIONEER PARK

515 2nd St. N | Stillwater | (651) 430-8837

PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB

9555 Wedgewood Dr. | Woodbury | (651) 731-4779

SCANDIA VETERANS MEMORIAL @ LILLESKOGEN PARK

14600 Oakhill Rd N | Scandia

SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK

595 Hale Ave. N | Oakdale | (651) 319-9776

STILLWATER BOWL & HEIGHTS INDOOR GOLF

5862 Omaha Ave. N | Stillwater | (651) 439-2444

STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE, HISTORIC SITE

106 Chestnut St. E | Stillwater

ST. CROIX BOOM SITE STATE WAYSIDE

St. Croix River | Stillwater | (405) 533-8433

ST. CROIX VINEYARDS

6428 Manning Ave N | Stillwater | (651) 430-3310

SWEDISH SETTLERS MONUMENT/HAY LAKE PARK

14001 Old Marine Trail N | Scandia

TEDDY BEAR PARK

207 Nelson St. E | Stillwater | (651) 430-8800

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

101 Pine St. W | Stillwater | (651) 275-7075

WARDEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM

602 North Main St. | Stillwater | (651) 439-5956

WASHINGTON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER

1862 Greeley St. S | Stillwater | (651) 439-2298

**Some locations may have seasonal hours, please call ahead.**

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks & Recreation

*For more information on Washington County Parks, visit: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/498/Parks-and-Trails

BIG MARINE PARK RESERVE

17495 Manning Trail N | Marine on St. Croix | 651-430-8200
Located near Big Marine Lake, Big Marine Park Reserve features a boat launch, reservable picnic shelter, swimming beach, fishing pier, playground equipment and recreational trails.

CARVER LAKE PARK

3175 Century Ave. S | Woodbury | 651-714-3500
Located off 494 and Lake Road, Carver Lake Park features hiking, biking, archery, picnic tables and swimming area.

COTTAGE GROVE RAVINE REGIONAL PARK

9653 Keats Ave. S | Cottage Grove | 651-430-8226
Located near Ravine Lake, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park features a reservable picnic shelter, fishing pier, playground equipment and recreational trails.

HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL

14621 Fitzgerald Ave N | Hugo
Located near the Washington and Chisago County Line, the Hardwood Creek Trail features 9.5 miles of recreational trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, and provides access to the Sunrise Prairie Trail.

LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE

1515 Keats Ave. N | Lake Elmo | 651-430-8370
Located near Lake Elmo and Eagle Point Lake, the Lake Elmo Park Reserve features a campground, boat launch, canoe access, reservable picnic shelters, fishing pier, archery range, orienteering course, swimming pond, and recreational trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

PINE POINT REGIONAL PARK

11900 Norell Ave. N | Stillwater | 651-430-8370
Located between Louise and Loon Lakes, Pine Point Regional Park features recreational trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

POINT DOUGLAS PARK

14810 Point Douglas Dr. S| Hastings
Located near the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, Point Douglas Park features a swimming beach, fishing pier and picnic area.

RICHARD WALTON PARK

1584 Hadley Ave N | Oakdale | 651-747-3860
This park features a band shell, baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts, Football field, Grills, Picnic Areas with reservable shelters, playgrounds, restrooms. Skate Park, Soccer fields, tennis courts, a warming house and water fountains.

SQUARE LAKE REGIONAL PARK

15450 Square Lake Trail N | Stillwater | 651-430-8200
Located near Stillwater, Square Lake Park features a boat launch, canoe access, picnic area, swimming beach and is popular for scuba diving.

ST. CROIX BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK

10191 St. Croix Trail S | Hastings | 651-430-8240
Located near the St. Croix River, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park features a campground, boat launch, fishing pier, reservable picnic shelter, softball field, tennis courts, volleyball courts and recreational trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.

SUNFISH LAKE PARK/SALLY MANZARA INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER

3554 Kelvin Ave. N | Lake Elmo | 651-408-2838
Located in Lake Elmo, this 284-acre park host 9 miles of walking/biking trails through woodlands, wetlands and prairie plants. 17 acres have recently been restored, using wildflowers and grass species believed to be present when Europeans settled here.

WILLIAM O’BRIEN STATE PARK

16821 O’Brien Trail N | Scandia
This state park is on 1,520 acres and features camping, fishing, canoeing, cross country skiing and bird watching.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System:

Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll-Free: (888) 665-4236 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Washington County:

BAYPORT

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #375
174 N 3rd St. | Bayport | (651) 439-7088

COTTAGE GROVE

BULLETIN LICENSE CENTER #107
8599 W Point Douglas Rd. S, Ste. 700 | Cottage Grove | (651) 459-4337

BURGGRAFS ACE HARDWARE OF COTTAGE GROVE
6990 80Th St., Ste. 110 | Cottage Grove | (651) 797-3501

COTTAGE GROVE HOLIDAY # 3512
6921 Pine Arbor Dr. | Cottage Grove | (651) 769-6899

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #374
8101 S Hadley Ave. | Cottage Grove | (651) 769-6884

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES #443
8610 E Point Douglas Rd. | Cottage Grove | (651) 458-4118

WALMART SUPERCENTER #2448
9300 E Point Douglas Dr. | Cottage Grove | (651) 846-2831

FOREST LAKE

FOREST LAKE LICENSE
19955 Forest Rd. N | Forest Lake | (651) 275-7353

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #236
1543 S Lake St. | Forest Lake | (651) 464-6887

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #253
1208 W Broadway Ave. | Forest Lake | (651) 464-2673

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #311
31 SW 19th St. | Forest Lake | (651) 982-6812

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #408
9444 Lake Dr. | Forest Lake | (651) 464-1904

MIKE’S BAIT ON 8
6595 Lake Blvd. | Forest Lake | (651) 464-5150

WALMART #2274
200 SW 12th St. | Forest Lake | (651) 464-9740

LAKE ELMO

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #310
215 N Manning Ave. | Lake Elmo | (651) 436-2000

HOLIDAY #3568
4201 Stillwater Way | Lake Elmo | (651) 777-6029

LAKELAND

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES #478
280 St. Croix Trl. S | Lakeland | (651) 436-7101

MARINE ON ST. CROIX

BIG MARINE LAKE STORE
19261 Manning Trl. | Marine on St. Croix | (651) 433-5043

OAKDALE

FLEET FARM
5635 N Hadley Ave. | Oakdale | (651) 779-7725

OAKDALE HOLIDAY #3513
3344 N Hadley Ave. | Oakdale | (651) 773-5578

OAK PARK HEIGHTS

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #237
5997 Osgood Ave. N | Oak Park Heights | (651) 439-8250

WALMART SUPERCENTER #1861
5815 Norell Ave. | Oak Park Heights | (651) 439-7476

WALLEYE WILLY’S BAIT & TACKLE
14375 60th St. W Unit C | Oak Park Heights | (651) 571-3431

SCANDIA

FEDERATED CO-OPS SCANDIA
14860 Scandia Trl. N | Scandia | (651) 433-3227

STILLWATER

STILLWATER LICENSE CENTER
1520 W Frontage Rd. | Stillwater | (651) 275-7018

TO GO AMOCO
103 Main St. N | Stillwater | (651) 439-8876

WOODBURY

CABELA’S RETAIL
8400 Hudson Rd. | Woodbury | (612) 255-0000

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS #407
8292 Tamarack Rd. | Woodbury | (651) 731-0200

SEASONS MARKET HOLIDAY #535
757 Radio Dr. | Woodbury | (651) 731-0527

WALMART SUPERCENTER #2643
10240 Hudson Rd. | Woodbury | (651) 735-5181

WOODBURY HOLIDAY #3828
1569 Woodlane Dr. | Woodbury | (651) 731-0532

WOODBURY LICENSE CENTER
2150 Radio Dr. | Woodbury | (651) 275-8600