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St. Croix Valley Area Events LAKE ELMO FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 5 Lake Elmo Elementary School, 11030 Stillwater Blvd. N.
AFTON ART IN THE PARK Sept. 26 & 27
SUMMER FARMERS MARKET 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 14 and Aug. 11 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96 E., Dellwood
MARINE ON ST. CROIX ART FAIR Sept. 19-20
STILLWATER FARMERS MARKET 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays 3rd and Pine Streets
SUMMER TUESDAYS AND DRIVE-IN Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 Stillwater
BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET 2:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 12 Barker’s Alps Park, 901 5th Ave N.
CRUISIN' ON THE CROIX 3-8 p.m. Aug. 5 & 19; Sept. 2 & 16 Stillwater
SPIRIT OF THE ST. CROIX ART FESTIVAL Sept. 26-27 Lakefront Park, Hudson
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW 3-6 p.m. Sundays in Aug. Gashthaus Bavarian Hunter, Stillwater
WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-noon Fridays Washington Ave. and 4th St., White Bear Lake VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays Helene Houle Medical Center, 1155 E. County Rd. E SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St.
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elcome to the St. Croix Valley Community Insider Guide. This publication is brought to you by the Lowdown, the St. Croix Valley’s only locally-owned community news magazine, in cooperation with our advertisers. The year 2020 has proven to be a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our ability to get out and do many of the things we enjoy. At the time of this guide's printing, most concerts, theatre performances, art exhibits, craft fairs, sporting events, and bicycle and running races that we would typically include in our events calendar have yet to be rescheduled. Some annual community events, festivals and parades have been canceled this year. We are hopeful local businesses, theaters, playgrounds, art centers, bowling alleys, museums, libraries, and community centers will re-open soon. Many organizations are offering programs in a virtual format. There is always good news! We can enjoy boating, fishing and water sports on the St. Croix River and our beautiful lakes. We can visit our local parks and trails and go on a family hike or bike ride. Farmers markets will open. We can play golf and tennis with friends, or go hunting. We can take in spectacular
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TABLE OF CONTENTS St. Croix Valley Area Events .....................2 St. Croix Valley History ......................................6 Arts, Culture & Recreation.....................7-12 Education ...............................................................................13 Public Health & Safety..............................14-15 Government ............................................................ 16-17 City Resources ..................................................18-20 Stillwater Lakes............................................................21 Worship..................................................................................22 Parks ................................................................................23-25 Service Directory ....................................................26
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St. Croix Valley History
n 1836, the St. Croix River was included in the new Wisconsin Territory, but the land between that river and the Mississippi was still unceded Indian land. Lumbering interests put pressure on the U.S. government to purchase the pine lands of the St. Croix. In July of 1837, Governor Henry Dodge of Wisconsin Territory met with the Chippewa, or Ojibwe, at Fort Snelling, where a treaty was made whereby all lands of the Chippewa, between the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers up to the 46th parallel were ceded to the United States. Another treaty was signed in Washington D.C. that September with the Sioux, or Dakota, who had claimed the lands now included in Washington County. The treaties were ratified in 1838. Even before ratification, white settlers began pouring into the newly ceded triangle of land between the two rivers. A claim from Justice of the Peace Joseph Renshaw Brown became the county seat of St. Croix County, Wisconsin Territory in 1840. In 1842 two eastern lumbermen, John McKusick and Elam Greeley, formed the Stillwater Lumber Company east of Main Street. McKusick is credited with naming Stillwater because of his fond memories of Stillwater, Maine near his hometown, and because of the stillness of Lake St. Croix. The second framed building was McKusick’s boarding house, up the hill from the mill on what became Myrtle Street. McKusick also constructed a company store at what is now the corner of Main and Myrtle Streets. Sylvester Statelar set up a blacksmith shop nearby. As word spread of the new mill, settlers began arriving. A missionary, the Rev. William T. Boutwell, traveled the St. Croix River and would gather the people together at McKusick’s boarding house to give sermons. Boutwell located permanently in the Stillwater area in 1847 and became one of the founders of the First Presbyterian Church.
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A memorial bench in Pioneer Park offers an unobstructed, early spring view over downtown Stillwater and the south hill including landmarks like the Main Street stairs, Chilkoot Hill, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the historic Washington County Courthouse and the Veterans Memorial.
In January 1846, Stillwater was made the new seat of St. Croix County. More mill workers called for their families to join them and by that summer, at least 10 married couples, as well as dozens of single men, made Stillwater their home. The first court was held in Stillwater in June 1847 in McKusick’s store. After Wisconsin became a state in May, 1848, all the ceded lands west of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers were left without government. Joseph R. Brown and others called together settlers in this unorganized territory to meet in Stillwater on Aug. 26, 1848, in what has become known as the “Stillwater Convention.” Delegates drafted a Memorial to Congress that a new territory be created and named “Minnesota;” they elected Henry Sibley to deliver this citizen’s petition to the U.S. Congress. Sibley’s actions in Washington helped speed the formation of Minnesota Territory, which was organized in March 1849. Because of that convention, Stillwater calls itself the “Birthplace of Minnesota.” On Sept. 12, 1848, the village of Stillwater, Wisconsin Territory, was officially surveyed and platted. Minnesota became a territory in March 1849. The first legislature named Stillwater the county seat of the new Washington County. A courthouse was built at the corner of Chestnut and 4th Streets on land deeded by John McKusick and was finished in August 1849. www.presspubs.com
Construction began on the Minnesota Territorial Prison in 1851, and it opened in 1853. On March 4, the same day as St. Paul, Stillwater was incorporated as a city, John McKusick, the man who named the community, was elected Stillwater’s first mayor. Lumbering remained the predominant area industry through the second half of the 19th century, and in the early 1900s the town reached a peak population of 18,000. However, according to the city of Stillwater website, by 1914, the St. Croix lumbering boom was over and shortly thereafter, that population shrank to about half. At the same time, the new state prison had been built in what is now Oak Park Heights, bringing new economic activity to the area, but there was little new construction in the 1920s and 1930s. At that point the town “settled in as a quiet provincial town in the Midwest,” according to the website. In the 1970s, it reports, the town started to become a mecca for tourists and commuters to the city who still wanted a small-town lifestyle. Today, residents of the St. Croix Valley area, as well as thousands of tourists who visit each year, enjoy a thriving retail and restaurant scene along with unique local events and a plethora of recreational opportunities year-round. (Source: Washington County website)
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Arts, Culture and Recreation T he St. Croix Valley offers plenty of opportunities and fun things to do, all within an hour’s drive. Please call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go, as some locations may be closed and/or activities canceled.
ART CENTERS
ArtReach St. Croix: 224 N. 4th St. Stillwater. 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org. Connecting the community to visual, performing and literary arts through events and education. Stillwater Art Guild Gallery: 402 Main St. Stillwater. 651-689-0149 or artguildgallery.com. Work of more than 60 local artists on display; classes available. The Phipps Center for the Arts: 109 Locust St., Hudson. 715-386-2305 or thephipps.org. Theatre, Children’s Theatre, concerts, dance, performing arts, galleries, educational programs and classes. White Bear Center for the Arts: 4791 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651407-0597 or visit whitebeararts.org for catalog of classes and events.
ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETS (Seasonal)
Summer Tuesdays: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays July 21-August 11. summertuesdays.com.
ART STUDIOS
Kari’s Create and Paint Studio: 221 E. Chestnut St., Stillwater. 651-5006588 or kcapstudio.com. Paint your own pottery or canvas. Alchemy Art Studio: 5620 N. Memorial Ave., Stillwater. 651-808-8603 or alchemyartsstudio.com. Fused glass art classes.
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MUSIC
Music St. Croix: 651-430-9198 or musicstcroix.com. Professional classical music performances at the Washington County Historical Courthouse. Valley Chamber Chorale: 651-4300124 or valleychamberchorale.org for a schedule of performances. Vallee de Croix Chorus: valleedecroix.org. Four-part a cappella women’s chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes.
THEATER
The Zephyr Theatre: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org. Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Lakeshore Players Theatre: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.com. Community theatre offers performing arts productions and classes. St. Croix ArtBarn: 1040 Oak Ridge Dr., Osceola. 715-294-2787 or stcroixartbarn.com. ArtBarn community includes theatre, music, visual arts, dance, writers and art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. St. Croix Festival Theatre: 210 N. Washington St. (0.8 miles north of Hwy. 8), St. Croix Falls. 715-4833387 or festivaltheatre.org. Featuring professional theatre productions and well-known musicians in a historic 1917 Vaudeville Theater. St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theater: Hudson House Inn, 1616 Crest View Drive, Hudson. 715-386-2394, ext. 333 or stcroixoffbroadway.com. Music theatre and comedy, tickets for dinner show or show only available. Withrow Ballroom and Event Center: 12169 Keystone Ave N., Hugo. 651-439-5123 or withrowballroom.org. Live music and dinner shows.
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HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS
Stillwater Historic Lift Bridge: Downtown Stillwater. Built in 1931, it is a rare surviving example of a 10-span, vertical-lift highway bridge. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, the bridge carries hundreds of commuters and visitors daily across the St. Croix River between Stillwater and Houlton, Wisconsin Plans for the construction of a new bridge include converting the historic lift bridge to bike/pedestrian-only usage. Afton Historical Museum: 3165 S. St. Croix Trail S., Afton. 651-436-3500 or aftonhistoricalmuseum.com. Boutwells Landing Museum: 5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights. 651-439-5956. Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum: East of the intersection of Olinda Trail North and Old Marine Trail, one mile south of Scandia. 651-433-4014. WCHS members free. Octagon House Museum: 1004 3rd St., Hudson. 715-386-2654
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Stone House Museum: 241 5th St., Marine on St. Croix. 651-433-3636. Free admission. Warden’s House Museum: 602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5956. WCHS members free. Warden’s House Museum was originally built in 1853 as the residence of the Stillwater Territorial Prison warden and sold to the Washington County Historical Society by the state in 1941. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Washington County Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater. 651275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us. Daily tours available. Completed in 1870, it is the oldest standing courthouse in Minnesota and on the National Register of Historic Places.
linear feet of sandy beach, rest rooms, changing rooms, vending machines, picnic area, nearby playground. Lakeside Park: E. Central Ave., Bayport. Swimming, playground.Lake Elmo Park Reserve: 1515 N. Keats Ave., Lake Elmo. Swimming beach, restrooms, picnic area and playground. Square Lake Park: 15450 N. Square Lake Trail, Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier; clear water for scuba diving.
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
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Washington County Historical Society: 602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651439-5956 or wchsmn.org. Founded in 1934, the Washington County Historical Society is a private, nonprofit educational institution with about 700 members. Archives and collections are housed in the carriage house behind the Warden’s House Museum. St. Croix County Historical Society: 1004 3rd St., Hudson, 715-386-2654. Operates out of the Octagon House Museum; hosts educational speakers, outdoor theater performances, tours and a research center.
RECREATION ATHLETICS
St. Croix Valley Athletic Association: 1902 Greeley St., Stillwater. 651-4399589 or scvaa.org. Serving communities of the St. Croix Valley with athletic programs for youth in grades K-12: Basketball: basketball@scvaa.org Wrestling: wrestling@scvaa.org Softball: softball@scvaa.org Football: info@scvaa.org Soccer: soccer@scvaa.org Baseball: baseball@scvaa.org
BEACHES (Swimming)
See Park listings for more information about beaches at local parks Big Marine Park: 17495 N. Manning Trail, Marine on St. Croix. Some 400 8
BICYCLE RENTAL
Wahoo Adventures: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com. Bicycle rentals and tours, and all-inclusive bicycle treks.
BierCycle Adventures: Pedestrian Mall on Water St. 651-300-2202 or biercycleadventures.com. Tours of Stillwater for up to ten peddlers, and 3 non-peddlers, with guide.
BIKING/HIKING TRAILS
Afton Alps: (See Skiing) Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve: Located at the corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave. in Stillwater. Includes multiuse trails open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross country skiers. The Brown’s Creek State Trail as a 5.9 mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater, and also connects to other local park and trail systems. Trail is generally level and accessible to users of all abilities. The Gandy Dancer Trail: Polk County Information Center, 710 S. Hwy. 35, St. Croix Falls. 715-483-1410 or polkcountytourism.com. This 98-mile trail follows the old Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railroad grade from St. Croix Falls, north to Superior. Gateway Trail: gatewaytrailmn.org or dnr.state.mn.us. This 18.3-mile State Trail cuts through sections of urban areas, parks, lakes, wetlands and fields in Ramsey and Washington counties. Also offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, www.presspubs.com
as well as in Phalen-Keller Regional Park and other destinations in Washington County. Level trail is wheelchair accessible. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. Parking available near the intersection of Hwy. 36 and I-694, south of the intersection of County Rd. B and White Bear Ave., at the Maplewood Community Center; near Lake Masterman on Hwy. 96 in Grant, at the trail’s eastern end at Pine Point, or where permitted along public roads and streets near trail intersections. Hastings Trail: 10-mile asphalt trail system that loops the city, starting at the intersection of Tyler St. and Levee Park, and ends at 18th St. and Old Mill Park. This bike trail allows for impressive views of the Vermillion River, Lake Isabel, Lake Rebecca, Spring Lake, and the Mississippi River. Parking access for the trail is located at Vermillion Falls Park on E. 21st St. and Hwy. 61, at Old Mill Park on E. 18th St. and King Midas Ln., and at Lock and Dam No. 2 on W. 1st St. along the Mississippi River. For a trail brochure and map, call 651-437-6775. Lakefront Park: Routes include a 16mile trail following River Rd. that ends up south at the intersection of Scott Rd. and McCutcheon Rd, and a 32-mile trail starting at St. Croix St. and winding counterclockwise around the town past Bass Lake, Perch Lake and the Bass Lake Cheese Factory, where refreshments are available. More bike route options are available by contacting Art Doyle’s Spokes and Pedals, 607 2nd St., Hudson. 715-386-8500 or 1-800-732-2453. William O’Brien State Park: (See ‘Parks’)
BREWERIES
Big Wood Brewery: 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake, 612-360-2986 or bigwoodbrewery.com Lift Bridge Brewery and Tap Room: 1900 Tower Dr., Stillwater, 888-4302337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com. Joseph Wolf Brewing Co.: 222 Commercial St., Ste. 2, Stillwater, 651-3002030 or josephwolfbrewing.com. ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Maple Island Brewing: 225 N. Main St., Stillwater, 651-430-0044 or mapleislandbrewing.com
BOATING
Public Launches: Boom Site: Located on the St. Croix River on Hwy. 95, 2 miles north of the Stillwater Bridge along Hwy. 95. Free access. 651-275-0229. Beach House Marina: 1 Lake Circle, Bayport, 651-275-0779 or info@ rivermarinas.com. Overnight parking available. Beanie's Resort: 16777 N. 7th St., Lakeland, 651-436-8874 or boatingatbeanies.com. Located just below the I-94 bridge in Lakeland. Fee to launch. Lakefront Park: Located along 1st St. and the St. Croix River, west of downtown Hudson, 715-386-4774. Fee required. St. Croix Bluffs County Park: Located 7 miles south of Afton on Stagecoach Trail (Washington County Rd. #21). Fee to enter park, but no fee to use the access. Windmill Marina: 16065 S. 32nd St., Afton, 651-436-7744 or windmillmarina. com. Full service public launch ramp for a fee.
Marinas and Boat Rentals: Bayport Marina: 200 S. 5th Ave., Bayport, 651-439-2040 or bayportmarina. com. Boat launch for a fee. Beach House Marina: 1 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-275-0779 or rivermarinas.com. Boom Site: Located on the St. Croix River on Hwy. 95, 2 miles north of the Stillwater Bridge along Hwy. 95. rivermarinas.com/boomsite. Ole Sawmill Marina: 2009 N. Lake St., Stillwater. 651-231-2025 or facebook.com/olesawmillmarina. River Park Marina: 340 Lake St., Bayport. Store-and-launch dry dock. 651-275-0229 or rivermarinas.com. St. Croix Marina: 16 S. 1st St., Hudson, 715-386-8239 or stcroixmarina.com. Stillwater Marina: 575 N. Main St., Stillwater, 651-439-5658 or stillwatermarina.com. Stillwater Boat Club and Rentals: 422 E. Mulberry St., Stillwater, 651-439-9000 or stillwaterboatclub.com ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Sunnyside Marina: 6413 N. St. Croix Trail, Stillwater, 651-439-2118 or sunnysidemarina.com Wolf Marine Inc.: 514 E. Alder St., Hwys. 95 and 96, Stillwater, 651-4392341 or wolfmarine.net.
picnic cruises, fall leaf cruises or private parties. Gondola Romantica: 425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater, 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com. Gondola rides on the St. Croix River May-October.
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45 Degrees: 229 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-430-3609 or 45-degrees.com. Kayak and paddleboard rentals. Brown Dog Paddleboard Co.: Golden Acres RV Park, Square Lake. 651-3995066 or browndogpaddleboard.com. Paddleboard lessons and rentals. Eric’s Canoe Rental: 710 S. Hwy. 35 (Hwys. 8 & 35), St. Croix Falls, 651-2701561 or ericscanoerental.com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park. Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain: 307 Milltown Rd., Taylors Falls, 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park. Wahoo Adventures: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com. Kayak rentals and tours. William O’Brien State Park: 16821 N. O’Brien Trail, Marine on St Croix. 651-433-0500. Canoe and paddleboard rentals, May-October.
Riverboat Cruises: Afton-Hudson Cruise Lines: Ports in Afton and Hudson. 651-436-8883 or stcroixrivercruises.com. Dinner and brunch cruises catered by the Afton House Inn. St. Croix Boat and Packet Co.: 525 S. Main St., Stillwater; 651-430-1234 or stillwaterriverboats.com. Lunch/ dinner and dancing excursions aboard 5 paddleboats cruising the St. Croix. Private charters available. Boats run May-October. Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Wild Mountain, Hwys. 95 and 8, Taylors Falls, 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com. Adjacent to Minnesota Interstate Park. 80-minute and 30- minute riverboat tours run every day from May-October. Reservations available for dinner and www.presspubs.com
Hudson Bowling Center: 1801 Ward Ave., Hudson, 715-386-5121 or hudsonbowlingcenterwi.com PINZ: 7520 N. 32nd St. Oakdale. 651770-8000 or pinz.com. Bowling, arcade, laser tag. Stillwater Bowl and Lounge: 5862 N. Omaha Ave., Oak Park Heights. 651-439-2444 or stillwater-bowl.com. Bowling and golf simulators. Woody's Bar and Grill: 109 N. 3rd St., Bayport. 651-439-5666 or woodysbarandgrill.com.
CLIMBING WALLS
Vertical Endeavors: 845 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul. 651-776-1430 or verticalendeavors.com.
DISC GOLF
Brekke Park: Omar Ave., south of St. Croix Mall, Oak Park Heights. Short recreational course with narrow fairways and plenty of obstacles. Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave., Stillwater.
FARMERS MARKETS (seasonal)
Bayport: Barker's Alps, 901 5th Ave. N., west of downtown. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 29-Oct. 12 Stillwater: Corner of 3rd and Pine Streets. Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m.-noon, June 13-July 4. 651-2757075 or localharvest.com. White Bear Lake: Off Hwy. 61 & 4th St. on Washington Ave. White Bear Lake. Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 26-October. 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org.
FARMS AND GARDENS
Aamodt’s Apple Farm Inc.: 6428 N. Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm.com. 9
Afton Apple Orchard: 14421 S. 90th Ave., Afton. Pick your own strawberries. 651-436-8385. Afton Raspberry Company: 1421 S. Neal Ave., Afton. Pick your own raspberries. 651-436-7631. Axdahl’s Garden Farm: 7452 Manning Ave., Stillwater. Minnesota-grown produce and CSA. 651-439-3134. Blueberry Fields of Stillwater: 9450 N. Mendel Rd., Stillwater. 651-351-0492 or blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com. Costa Farm: 9411 Dellwood Rd., Grant. 651-653-1269 or costafarm.com. Produce and CSA’s. Natura Farms: Pick your own berries. Located at 19060 N. Manning Trail, 651-433-5850 or naturafarms.com. Pleasant Valley Orchard: 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd., Shafer. Pick your own strawberries. 651-257-9159 Pine Tree Apple Orchard: 450 Apple Orchard Rd. in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com. Open year-round, hours vary.
GOLF
Public Courses: Applewood Hills Public Golf Course: 11840 N. 60th St., Stillwater. 651-4397276 or applewoodhillsgolf.com. Bristol Ridge Golf Course: 1978 County Rd. C, Somerset, 751-247-3673 or bristolridgegolfcourse.com. Cimarron Park Golf Course: 901 N. Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo. 651-4366188 Loggers Trail Golf Club: 11950 80th St., Stillwater. 651-439-7862 or loggerstrail.com. Oak Glen Golf Club: 1599 McKusick Rd, Stillwater. 651-439-6981/651-4396963 (tee times) or oakglengolf.com. Oak Marsh Golf Course: 526 N. Inwood Ave., Oakdale. 651-730-8886. St. Croix National: 1603 32nd St., Somerset. 715-247-4200 or stcroixnationalgolf.com. Stillwater Oaks Golf Course: 11177 N. McKusick Rd., Stillwater. 651-439-0212 or stillwateroaksgolf.com StoneRidge Golf Club: 13600 N. Hudson Blvd., Stillwater. 651-436-4653 or stoneridgegc.com.
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Young riders prepare their horses for practice at Shadow Creek Stables.
Troy Burne Golf Club: 295 Lindsay Rd., Hudson, 877-888-8633 or troyburne.com. White Eagle Golf Club LLC: 316 White Eagle Trail, Hudson, 715-549-4653 or whiteeaglegolf.com.
Private Courses: Dellwood Country Club: 29 E. Hwy. 96, Dellwood. 651-426-3218. dellwoodcountryclub.com Hudson Golf Club: 201 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, 715-386-6515. Indian Hills Golf Club: 6667 N. Keats Ave., Stillwater. 651-770-2301 or ihgolf.com. New Richmond Golf Club: 1226 180th Ave, New Richmond, 715-246-6724 or nrgolfclub.com. Stillwater Country Club: 1421 N. 4th St., Stillwater. 651-439-7979 or sccgolf.com. White Bear Yacht Club: 56 Dellwood Ave., Dellwood 651-429-4567 or wbyc.com.
Indoor: Heights Indoor Golf: Four full-swing golf simulators. 5862 Omaha Ave., Oak Park Heights, 651-430-3836 or stillwater-bowl.com Midwest Golf Dome: 1815 N. Van Dyke St., Maplewood. Indoor golf dome. 651-777-0500 or ramseycountygolf.com www.presspubs.com
HORSEBACK RIDING AND LESSONS
Dawn till Dusk Stables: 3843 N. Oakgreen Ave., Stillwater. 919-633-2717. Down on the Farm, Inc.: 17220 Keystone Ave., Hugo. 651-433-5640. Exclusive Equine Center: 9610 N. 140th St., Hugo. 651-775-1489 or exclusiveequinecenter.net. Hardwood Creek Farm: 2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 612-708-6937. Idylwood Academy and Training Center: 11490 N. Julianne Ave., Stillwater. 612-385-9131 or idylwoodfarms.com. Madline Horsemanship Clinics: 12582 N. Otchipwe Ave., Stillwater. 651-4686050 or madlinehorsemanshipclinics.com. Mel-O-Dee Stables: 13151 N. Elmcrest Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-426-5572 or melodeestables.com North Brook Eventing Center: 13311 Square Lake Trail, Stillwater. 651-3344500 or northbrookfarm.com. St. George’s Dressage Academy: 8765 N. 68th St., Stillwater. 651-795-8427 or stgeorgesdressage.com. Stonegate Farm: 11130 N. Julianne Ave., Stillwater. 651-260-6773 or stone-gatefarm.com. Woodloch Stable: 5676 N. 170th St., Hugo, 651-429-1303 or woodlochstable.com.
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HORSE RACING
Running Aces Harness Park: 15201 NE. Zurich St., Columbus. 651-925-4600 or runningacesharness.com.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-351-0101 or aamodtsballoons.com. Stillwater Balloons: 135 N. St. Croix Trail, Lakeland. 651-4391800 or stillwaterballoons.com
HUNTING CLUBS/SHOOTING RANGES
Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 N. 125th St., Hugo. Rifle, pistol and shotgun practice areas. 651-429-9874 or besamn.com. Oakdale Gun Club: 10386 N. 10th St., Lake Elmo. 651-3545544. Wild Wings of Oneka: 9491 N. 152nd St., Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com
ICE SKATING
Also see ‘Parks’ for more information on seasonal rinks. St. Croix Valley Recreation Center: 1675 Market Dr. 651-4302601 or stcroixreccenter.com. Hockey rinks for leagues, open hockey, open skating, group skating and freestyle ice. Dome fieldhouse also offers soccer leagues and open walk/run.
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
Big Thrill Factory: 7053 N. 10th St., Oakdale. 651-236-8260 or bigthrillfactory.com. Go karts, bowling, arcade, laser tag, trampolines and mini golf. Conquer Ninja Warrior: 707 Commerce Dr. Ste. 120, Woodbury. 651-330-2681 or conquermn.com. The Giggle Factory: 2007 O’Neil Rd., Hudson, 715-386-6639 or thegigglefactorykids.com. Indoor playground. Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground: 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. 651-414-3434 or woodburylookoutridge.com. For kids 12 and under. Pump it Up: 7045 N. 6th St., Oakdale. 651-735-1556 or pumpitupparty.com/mn/oakdale. Inflatable slides and bounce houses. Skyzone: 595 N. Hale Ave., Oakdale. 651-200-3383 or skyzone.com/stpaul. Indoor trampoline park. Wooddale Funzone: 2122 Wooddale Dr., Woodbury. 651735-6214 or wooddalefunzone.com. Also roller skating, video arcade and café.
MOVIE THEATERS
Vali Hi Drive-In Theater: 11260 N. Hudson Blvd., Lake Elmo. 651-436-7464 or valihi.com. Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 N. Hadley Ave., Oakdale. 651770-4994 or marcustheatres.com. New Vision Theatres Oakdale 20: 1188 N. Helmo Ave., Oakdale. 651-714-4800. ST. CROIX VALLEY
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A hot air balloon floats above the historic lift bridge in Stillwater.
Hudson Cinema 12: 520 Stageline Rd., Hudson, 715-3861420 or cectheatres.com
MUSIC (Live)
Freight House: 305 S. Water St., Stillwater. 651-439-5718 or fhstillwater.com Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter: 8390 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-439-7128 or gasthausbavarianhunter.com JX Event Venue: 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater. 651-342-0176 or one23events.com Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery: 224 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-430-3710 or madcapper.biz Maple Island Brewing: 225 Main St. n., Stillwater. Mapleislandbrewing.com Marx Wine Bar & Grill: 241 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-8333 or marxwbg.com PD Pappy’s: 422 E. Mulberry St., Stillwater. 651-430-1147 or pdpappysonline.com Portside: 317 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-342-1502 or stillwaterrafters.com St. Croix Vineyards: Seasonal. 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-3310. scvwines.com. Water Street Inn/Charlie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub: 101 Water St., Stillwater. 651-439-6000 or waterstreetinn.us Withrow Ballroom & Event Center: 12169 N. Keystone Ave., Withrow. 651-439-5123 or withrowballroom.com Ziggy's: 132 Main St. S., Stillwater.
MUSIC (Groups)
Music St. Croix: 101 Pine St., Stillwater. Professional classical music performances at the Washington County Historical Courthouse. 651-430-9198 or musicstcroix.com. Valley Chamber Chorale: 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org for a schedule of performances. Vallee de Croix Chorus/Sweet Adelines: valleedecroix. org. Four-part a cappella chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes. Wildwood Artist Series: Diverse and family-friendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 N. 75th St., Mahtomedi. wildwoodartistseries.com
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TUBING (Apple River)
Float-Rite Park: 710 Spring St., Somerset, 715-247-3453 or floatrite.com River’s Edge: 1820 Raleigh Rd., New Richmond, 715-247-3305 or appleriver.com
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Snow tubers slide down a hill at Green Acres recreation area in Lake Elmo.
ROLLER SKATING
Saints North: Inline & Roller Skating Center, 1818 Gervais Court, Maplewood. 651-770-3848 or saintnorth.com. Also mini golf and laser tag. Wooddale Funzone: 2122 Wooddale Dr., Woodbury. Also indoor playground, video arcade and café. 651735-6214 or wooddalefunzone.com.
SKATEBOARD PARK
Curve Crest Blvd, west of Washington Ave., Stillwater
SKIING (Alpine) AND SNOWTUBING
Afton Alps: 6600 S. Peller Ave., Hastings, 1-800-328-1328, 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com. Opens mid-November. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full service specialty ski and snowboard shop. 48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area. Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, 651-433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715755-2955 or trollhaugen.com. Opens mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, zip line. 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge. Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area: 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls, 651-465-6365, or 12
wildmountain.com. Opens mid-November, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals and a terrain park. Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area: 26685 County Rd. 7, Welch, 651-222-7079, 651- 258-4567 or welchvillage.com. Opens mid-November. 60 trails for skiing and snowboarding. Rentals, ski shop, food service areas, coffee bar, video games, Lookout Cafe, Madd Jaxx Chalet, Black Diamond Bar.
Wild Mountain Waterpark, Alpine Slides, Go-karts, Freefall XP: Outdoor waterpark, alpine slide, go-karts and new Freefall Xperience. 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls, 651465-6365, or wildmountain.com Waterworks: 2015 N. Van Dyke St., Maplewood. Outside. 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/waterpark. (Closed for the 2020 Season)
WINERIES
See Park listings for more information: Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, Afton State Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail (see ‘Biking/hiking’). Troll Hollow: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, 54009; 651-433-5141, 800-8267166, 715-755- 2955 or trollhaugen.com. 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail.
7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy. 96, Dellwood. 651-478-6300 or 7vinesvineyard.com Dancing Dragonfly: 2013 120th Ave., St. Croix Falls, 715-483-WINE or dancingdragonflywinery.com Northern Vineyards Winery: 223 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-430-1032 or northernvineyards.com St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com Chateau St. Croix: 1998 Wisconsin Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com Wild Mountain Winery: 16906 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls 651-5833585; wildmountainwinery.com Winehaven Winery and Vineyard: 9757 292nd St., Chisago City. 651-2571017 or winehaven.com
SNOWTUBING
ZIPLINE
SKIING (Nordic)
Eko-Backen: 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia. 651-433-2422 or ekobacken.com. Green Acres Recreation: 8989 N. 55th St., Lake Elmo. 651-770-6060 or greenacresrec.com Trollhaugen: 2232 100th Ave., Dresswww.presspubs.com
Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, 651-4335141, 800-826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com. High ropes and ziplines open in summer.
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Education STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Central Services and Enrollment Office 1875 S. Greeley St., Stillwater 651-351-8340 stillwaterschools.org Overview: District 834 serves the communities of Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Marine on
St. Croix, May Township, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, West Lakeland Township, Withrow and Woodbury.
Mark Burns burnsm@stillwaterschools.org Tina Riehle riehlet@stillwaterschools.org
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Central Services and Enrollment
Jennifer Pelletier pelletierj@stillwaterschools.org Mike Ptacek ptacekm@stillwaterschools.org Sarah Stivland (Chair) stivlands@stillwaterschools.org Liz Weisberg weisbergl@stillwaterschools.org
Office 1875 S. Greeley St., Stillwater 651-351-8340 stillwaterschools.org
Early Childhood Family Center 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater 651-351-4000 stillwaterschools.org/ECFC
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Public Health & Safety EMERGENCY
Police: 911 Fire: 911 Ambulance: 911 Poison Emergencies: 1-800-222-1222 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Nursery: 763-591-0100 Day One Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 866-223-1111 United Way 211: (first call for help) 211 or 800-543-7709 Hazardous Waste Hotline: 651-296-6300 Gas leaks or odor: Xcel 800-895-2999 Electricity out: Xcel 800-895-1999 Telephone, cable & internet support: - Centurylink 877-348-9000 - Comcast 800-XFINITY Call before you dig: Gopher State One Call 651-454-0002, gopherstateonecall.org Travel and weather information: 511 or 511mn.org
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
651-430-6655 14969 62nd St. N., Stillwater co.washington.mn.us Information about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, health care programs for children and adults, Early Intervention Network (EIN), emergency management, environment, food and nutrition, immunizations, infectious diseases, violence prevention and Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Emergency Social Services: 651-291-6795 Sexual Assault Services; Washington County Crisis Line: 651-777-1117 Mental and Chemical Health Services; Washington County: 651-7775222
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Lakeview EMS responds to over 7,000 requests for service yearly.
United Way of Washington County East
Community Thread
651-439-3838 1825 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater uwwce.org Provides funding to and collaboration with local service organizations to bring resources to Washington County residents. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, healthcare and more.
651-439-7434 2300 W. Orleans St., Stillwater communitythreadmn.org Senior center and programming in Stillwater and Bayport, transportation services, volunteer center.
Valley Outreach 651-430-2739 1911 W. Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater valleyoutreachmn.org Serves residents of the St. Croix Valley in need of food, clothing and other necessities.
Canvas Health 651-777-5222 375 E. Orleans St., Stillwater canvashealth.org Assisting Washington County residents of all ages with counseling services, vocational services, transportation, chemical and mental health, and domestic and sexual abuse. www.presspubs.com
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation InstituteSt. Croix 651-241-3820 1460 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater allinahealth.org Full continuum of services to people with disabilities or complex health conditions from rehabilitation to health, fitness and sports therapy services for children age birth-8 years located at the Early Childhood Family Center, 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater.
Rise 651-351-0190 1754 Washington Ave., Stillwater rise.org Supports adults with developmental disabilities in independent jobs. ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Lakeview Hospital is located at 927 W. Churchill St., on the south side of Stillwater.
FamilyMeans
St. Croix Family Medical Clinic
651-439-4840 1875 S. Northwestern Ave., Stillwater familymeans.org Family counseling, therapy and mental health services, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, caregiver support services, grief support, family/youth enrichment programs, and an employee assistance program.
651-430-1880 5640 N. Memorial Ave., Suite B., Stillwater Affordable medical services to people of all ages, income levels and occupations.
Head Start 651-439-0757 Preschool located at Ascension Episcopal Church stillwaterschools.org Early child care programs, meal support, educational experiences, health and developmental screenings, family services, parent support.
Solid Ground 651-773-8401 3521 N. Century Ave., White Bear Lake solidgroundmn.org Helps homeless families work toward self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, supportive services and educational opportunities.
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Youth Service Bureau 651-439-8800 6120 Oren Ave. N., Stillwater ysb.net Early intervention alternatives for youth and families offered in collaboration with local schools, law enforcement, social services, courts and community organizations.
American Red Cross - Twin Cities Region 612-871-7676 1201 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis redcross.org/mn Emergency response organization also provides live saving classes, blood donations.
Tubman Family Alliance 24 hour resource line: 612-825-0000 Main: 612-825-3333 tubman.org Domestic violence shelter, transitional housing, counseling and support services. www.presspubs.com
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS Lakeview Hospital
927 W. Churchill St., Stillwater, 651-439-5330 or lakeviewhealth.org
Stillwater Medical Group Main Clinic: 1500 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-1234
Mahtomedi Clinic: 700 Wildwood Road, Mahtomedi 651-439-1234
Somerset Clinic: 700 Rivard St., Somerset 715-247-2060 or 651-439-1234
Specialty Clinic: 1500 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-1234
M Health Fairview Clinic 2900 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-471-5600 healtheast.org
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Government FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS House of Representatives 4th District
Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL) Washington Office: 2256 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C 202-225-6631 District Office: 661 LaSalle St., #110, St. Paul 651-224-9191 mccollum.house.gov
6th District Rep. Tom Emmer (R) Washington Office: 315 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-225-2331 District Office: 9201 NE Quaday Ave., Suite 206 763-241-6848 emmer.house.gov PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
SENATE
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) Washington Office: 302 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 202-224-3244 Metro office: 1200 S. Washington Ave., Room 250, Minneapolis 612-727-5220 or 1-888-224-9043 klobuchar.senate.gov Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) Washington Office: 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-224-5641 Metro Office: 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul 651-221-1016 smith.senate.gov
STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) Office of the Governor 130 State Cap16
The Washington County Government Center is located at 14949 N. 62nd St., Stillwater.
itol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul 651-201-3400 or 800-627-3717 mn.gov
SENATE
Dist. 39 Karin Housley (R) (Stillwater, Stillwater Township, Grant, May Township, Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, Forest Lake, Franconia, Shafer, Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Baytown, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, West Lakeland and Lake St. Croix Beach) 95 W. University Ave. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3217 651-296-4351 sen.karin.housley@senate.mn
HOUSE
Dist. 39A Bob Dettmer (R) (Stillwater, Stillwater Township May Township, Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, Forest Lake, Franconia Township and Shafer) www.presspubs.com
565 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 651-296-4124 rep.bob.dettmer@house.mn Dist. 39B Shelley Christensen (D) (Stillwater, Grant, Pine Springs, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Baytown, Lakeland, West Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach and St. Mary’s Point) 501 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul 651-296-4244 rep.shelly.christensen@house.mn
STATE DEPARTMENTS Dept. of Agriculture: 800-967-AGRI Dept. of Commerce: 651-296-4026 Dept. of Education: 651-582-8200 ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Dept. of Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114 Dept. of Labor and Industry: 651-284-5005 Dept. of Revenue: • Individual income tax: 651-296-3781 • Property tax: 651-296-4444 Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 1-888-546-5838
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Government Center 14949 N. 62nd St., Stillwater 651-430-6000 co.washington.mn.us Officially created October. 27, 1849, in the territory of Minnesota, Washington County is one of the state’s original nine counties. Located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Washington county is made up of 423 square miles of land. It is comprised of 27 cities and six townships. Washington County is governed by the Board of Commissioners. Commissioners meet on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Government Center (meeting times are subject to change, so please call to confirm.) To obtain an agenda for the meetings, call the board clerk at 651-430-6014 or visit co.washington.mn.us.
Washington County Commissioners: District 1: Fran Miron, 651-430-6211 or fran.miron@ co.washington.mn.us Cities of Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Precinct 1 in Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township District 3: Gary Kriesel, 651-430-6213, gary.kriesel@co.washington.mn.us Cities of Afton, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point and Stillwater and the townships of Baytown, Stillwater and West Lakeland.
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Where to Go
County Libraries
Washington County Courthouse 14969 N. 62nd St. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-6263 Court departments include criminal court, traffic court, civil court, conciliations court, family court, juvenile court, probate/mental health, court records and jury services.
(Note hours subject to change; see websites for hours) Bayport Public Library, 582 N. 4th St., Bayport, 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org. Lake Elmo Library, 3537 N. Lake Elmo Ave. 651-275-8515 or washcolib.org. Marine Community Library, 121 Judd St., Marine City Hall. 651-2757300 or marinecommunitylibrary.org. Stillwater Public Library, 224 N. 3rd St., Stillwater. 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org. Valley Branch, 380 S. St. Croix Trail, Lakeland, 651-436-5882 or washcolib.org. Property Records and Tax Information: 651-430-6175 Public Health and Environment: 651-430-6655
Washington County Sheriff Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency Sheriff: Daniel Starry Non-emergency dispatch (24 hr): 651-439-9381 Main number: 651-430-7600 Law Enforcement Center 15015 N. 62nd St., Stillwater
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 200 E. Chestnut St., Suite 204, Stillwater 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwaterchamber.com The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce serves Stillwater, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Marine on St. Croix and Afton. Its members benefit from a variety of programs that serve business interests, which at the same time enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater area.
Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration Driver’s licenses, state ID cards and vehicle registration can be obtained at any one of the county license centers. Call for hours. • Stillwater License Center, Valley Ridge Mall, 1520 W. Frontage Road, Stillwater, 651-275-7000 • Forest Lake License Center, Washington County Headwaters Service Center, 19955 N. Forest Rd., Forest Lake, 651-275-7333
Firearm Permits Washington County Sheriff’s Office: 651-430-7601
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Public Works 11660 N. Myeron Rd., Stillwater 651-430-4300
Voter Registration: sos.state.mn.us
Vital Records Marriage licenses and certificates, birth and death certificates can be obtained at any one of the county service centers or at the Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services, Washington County Government Center, first floor. 651-430-6175.
Veterans Services Support for veterans is available at the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St., Stillwater; call 651-430-6895 for appointments. Veterans services also available at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 651-430-6895 and the Forest Lake Service Center, 651-430-6578. Washington County Conservation District: 651-330-8220 Workforce Center: 651-275-8650
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City Staff:
Administrator: Adam Bell, 651-2754404, abell@ci.bayport.mn.us Assistant Administrator/Planning: Sara Taylor, 651-275-4404, staylor@ci.bayport.mn.us Public Works Director: Matt Kline, 651-275-4410, mkline@ci.bayport.mn.us Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; Allen Eisinger, 651-275-4491, aeisinger@ci.bayport.mn.us, bayportfire.org Police: Bayport Police Dept., 651-275-4400; Chief Laura Eastman, leastman@ci.bayport.mn.us
Administrator: Kristina Handt, 651-747-3905 or khandt@lakeelmo.org Assistant City Administrator: Jake Dickson, 651-747-3908 ot jdickson@lakeelmo.org City Clerk: Julie Johnson, 651-7473914, jjohnson@lakeelmo.org Building Official: Scott Qualle, 651-747-3910, squalle@lakeelmo.org Public Works Diector: Marty Powers, 651-747-3941, mpowers@lakeelmo.org Police: Washington County non-emergency dispatch, 651-439-9381 Fire: Lake Elmo Fire Dept. Station 1, 651-770-5006; Station 1: 651-779-8882; Interim Chief Mike Cornell, mcornell@lakeelmo.org
The city formerly known as South Stillwater, Bayport is the result of the mid-1800s merging of three towns: Middletown, Bangor and Baytown. The city was renamed Bayport in 1922. Population: 3,735 (2017 U.S. Census Bureau) City Hall: 294 N. 3rd St., Bayport 651-275-4404 or ci.bayport.mn.us
City Council: Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at City Hall, unless otherwise posted. Council members can be contacted by e-mail or phone, 651-275-4404. Mayor Susan St. Ores: sstores@ci.bayport.mn.us John Buckley: jbuckley@ ci.bayport.mn.us Connie Carlson: ccarlson@ci.bayport.mn.us Michele Hanson: mhanson@ci.bayport.mn.us John Dahl: jdahl@ci.bayport.mn.us
Lake Elmo is located between Stillwater and St. Paul. The city boasts a big blue lake by the same name. With the growth of the metro area in the past decade, city dwellers have chosen Lake Elmo as a quiet, safe community in which to live. Population: 8,983(2017 Met Council) City Hall: 3800 N. Laverne Ave., Lake Elmo, 651-747-3900 or lakeelmo.org
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Considered Minnesota’s oldest settlement, Marine on St. Croix was established in 1839 when 13 people arrived at the site from Marine, Illinois, and began the construction of a lumber mill. The Marine Lumber Company became the first commercial industry in what would later become the state of Minnesota. Population: 714 (2017 Met Council) Village Hall: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-3636 or marineonstcroix.org
City Staff: City Clerk: Lynette Peterson, 651-433-3636, mosc@cityofmarine.org Assistant City Clerk: Suzanne Lindgren, 651-433-3636, asstclerk@cityofmarine.org Public Works: Jason Crotty, 651-6756493 Police: Washington County non-emergency dispatch, 651-439-9381 Fire: Marine on St. Croix Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Chief Dan Malmgren, 651-433-3636 or 651-4333682
City Council:
City Council:
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Lake Elmo City Hall. Mayor Mike Pearson: 651-775-3724, mpearson@lakeelmo.org Justin Bloyer: 651-334-9721, jbloyer@lakeelmo.org Dale Dorschner: 651-235-6809, ddorschner@lakeelmo.org Lisa McGinn: 651-505-0545, lmcginn@lakeelmo.org Christine Nelson: 651-230-6441, cnelson@lakeelmo.org
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Mayor Glen Mills: 651-433-5879, glen.mills@cityofmarine.org Bill Miller: 651-433-5354, bill.miller@cityofmarine.org Lon Pardun: 651-433-2130, lon.pardun@cityofmarine.org Gwen Roden: 612-433-2908, gwen.roden@cityofmarine.org Charlie Anderson: 651-592-9449, charlie.anderson@cityofmarine.org
Other Resources: Post Office: 209 N. 3rd St., Bayport; 651-439-5441 Bayport Community Action League: bayportcommunityactionleague.com Bayport Library: 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org
MARINE ON ST. CROIX
Other Resources: Other Resources: Lake Elmo Public Library: 3537 Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo. 651-2758515, washcolib.org Post Office: 3469 N. Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo. 651-777-0219 www.presspubs.com
Post Office: 11 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-5190 Marine Community Library: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix. Marinecommunitylibrary.org
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OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Oak Park Heights is a diversified community, being home to a large commercial/retail area with many national businesses, restaurants and local enterprises, including an Xcel Energy power plant, the Sunnyside Marina and Minnesota’s maximum security facility. The St. Croix River Crossing project, connecting Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, WI is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2017. The new bridge will replace Stillwater’s Historic Lift Bridge as the main thoroughfare between Minnesota and Wisconsin, thereby aiding interstate commerce and easing traffic congestion in the St. Croix Valley. City Hall: 14168 N. Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park Heights 651-439-4439 or cityofoakparkheights.com Population: 4,918 (2017 Met Council)
City Staff: Administrator: Eric Johnson, 651-439-4439 or eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com City Clerk: Jennifer Pinski, 651-439-4439 or jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com Finance Director: Betty Caruso, 651-439-4439 or bcaruso@cityofoakparkheights.com Building Inspector: Julie Hultman, 651-351-1661or jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com Public Works Director: Andrew Kegley, 651-439-4439, akegley@cityofoakparkheights.com
City Council: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Mayor Mary McComber: 651-351-7879 Chuck Dougherty: 651-491-0419 Mike Liljegren: 651-351-2742 Mike Runk: 651-439-5458 Carly Johnson: 651-261-5801
Other Resources: Police: Oak Park Heights Police Dept., 651-439-4723; Chief Brian DeRosier, bwderos@cityofoakparkheights.com Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-275-4401; ST. CROIX VALLEY
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STILLWATER
The city is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and today it’s a bustling area with shops of all kinds in its historic Main Street district. It remains a popular day trip for tourists from the Twin Cities who enjoy the historic downtown’s used bookstores, antique shops, restaurants, historical sites and the scenic St. Croix River. There is a substantial population that commutes daily to the Twin Cities, with has brought new housing development on the outskirts of the city and medium-density housing. The St. Croix Crossing bridge ushers residents and visitors between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the Historic Lift Bridge is open for use only by pedestrians and bicyclists. Population: 19,368 (2017 Met Council) Stillwater City Hall: 216 N. 4th St., Stillwater, 651-430-8800 or ci.stillwater.mn.us
City Staff: Administrator/Treasurer: Tom McCarty, 651-430-8800, tmccarty@ci.stillwater.mn.us City Clerk: Beth Wolf, 651-430-8802 Finance Director: Sharon Provos, 651-430-8800 Public Works Director/City Engineer: Shawn Sanders, 651-430-8830, ssanders@ci.stillwater.mn.us Community Development Director: Bill Turnblad, 651-430-8820, bturnblad@ci.stillwater.mn.us Building Official: Cindy Shilts, 651-430-8825, cshilts@ci.stillwater.mn.us Police: Stillwater Police Dept., (non-emergency) 651-351-4900; Chief John Gannaway, jgannaway@ci.stillwater.mn.us Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (non-emergency) 651-351-4950; Chief Stuart Glaser, sglaser@ci.stillwater.mn.us
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City Council: Meetings are held at City Hall at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month Mayor Ted Kozlowski, 651-300-4993, tkozlowski@ci.stillwater.mn.us Ward 1: Ryan Collins, 651-246-8264, rcollins@ci.stillwater.mn.us Ward 2: David Junker, 651-755-3644 or djunker@ci.stillwater.mn.us Ward 3: Tom Weidner, 651-271-7346 or tweidner@ci.stillwater.mn.us Ward 4: Mike Polehna, 651-303-7569 or mpolehna@ci.stillwater.mn.us
Other Resources: Stillwater Public Library: 224 N. 3rd St., Stillwater, 651-275-4338. stillwaterlibrary.org Post Office: 216 W. Myrtle St., Stillwater, 651-439-7710 St. Croix Valley Recreation Center: 651-430-2601 Senior Center: 651-439-7434 Washington County Sheriff: 651-439-9381
TOWNSHIPS BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP
Baytown Township was organized in 1858 and named for the adjoining bay of Lake St. Croix, a widening in the river. Over the years, the villages of Bayport, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights and St. Mary’s Point have been organized out of the township — leaving a largely rural area dotted with farms. Population: 1,913 (2017 Met Council) Town Hall: Baytown Community Center 4020 N. McDonald Dr., Stillwater, 651-430-2150 or baytownmn.org
Township Staff: Township Clerk: Nancy Healey, 651-430-4992, clerk@baytownmn.org Treasurer: Marsha Olson, 651-9989178, treasurer@baytownmn.org Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651-439-9381 Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-275-4401; Allen Eisinger, 651-300-2101, aeisinger@ci.bayport.mn.us, bayportfire.org
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Township Board of Supervisors:
Township Staff:
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Baytown Community Center Chair John Hall, 651-439-8988, john.hall@baytownmn.org Ron Fredkove, 612-865-5402, ron.fredkove@baytownmn.org John Fellegy, 612-275-2200, john.fellegy@baytownmn.org Kent Grandlienard, 651-430-1142, kent.grandlienard@baytownmn.org Richard Weyrauch, 651-430-8006, rick.weyrauch@baytownmn.org
Township Clerk/Treasurer: Linda Tibbetts, 651-439-1706, linda@townofmay.org Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Marsha Olson, 651-998-9178, marshaolson@comcast.net Building Inspector: Jack Kramer, 651-351-5051 Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651-439-9381 Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (non-emergency) 651-351-4950; Chief Stuart Glaser, sglaser@ci.stillwater.mn.us
MAY TOWNSHIP
May Township, named for pioneer settler Morgan May, is another jewel in the St. Croix Valley. Anchored by the oldest community in Minnesota, Marine on St. Croix, May Township is as picturesque a place as you’ll find in the Valley. Population: 2,898 (2017 Met Council) Town Hall: 13939 N. Norell Ave. Marine on St. Croix, townofmay.org Correspondence: Town of May Clerk 13519 N. May Ave. Stillwater
Township Board of Supervisors: Meetings held at 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at May Town Hall Bill Voedisch: Chair, 651-433-5976 or wkvoedisch@frontiernet.net John Pazlar: 651-433-5013 or johnpazlar.townofmay@gmail.com John Adams: 651-430-8134 or kmajwa@q.com
STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
Stillwater Township is a rural residential community located in the St. Croix River Valley along the eastern border of Minnesota and north of the city of Stillwater. The boundaries make up an unusual shape that almost completely surround the city of Stillwater. It is made up of beautiful natural landscape of hills, woods, streams and lakes, with a portion of the township overlooking the St. Croix River. The township is home to working farming operations in addition to a number of equestrian centers and pasture. The township has a very rural feel. It boasts many lakes and is home to the historic Stone Bridge which originally served as a military road during the Civil War. Town Hall: 13636 N. 90th St. Stillwater, (open when meetings are held or by appointment) 651-439-4120 or stillwatertownship.com Population: 2,025 (2017 Met Council)
Township Staff: Township Clerk: Kathy Schmoeckel, 651-439-4120, kathy.schmoeckel@stillwatertownship.com Police: Stillwater Township Police Dept., Chief Steve Nelson, 651-439-0796, steve.nelsen@stillwatertornwship.com; Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch: 651-439-9381 Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (non-emergency) 651-351-4950; Chief Stuart Glaser, sglaser@ci.stillwater.mn.us
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Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, and on the fourth Thursday as needed. November and December meetings are held on the second Thursday only. Tim Sinclair: 651-430-3415, Tim.Sinclair@stillwatertownship.com Bonnie Haines: 612-710-8964, bonnie.haines@stillwatertownship.com Mike McMahon: 612-269-0056, Mike.McMahon@stillwatertownship.com Rod Hunter: 651-230-1926, rod.hunter@stillwatertownship.com Sheila-Marie Untiedt, 612-308-9994 or sheila-marie.untiedt@stillwatertownship.com
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Location: McKusick Park, Owens St. and McKusick Rd., Stillwater
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LILY LAKE Boat Access:
Square Lake is located 7 miles north of Stillwater in the City of May.
The public boat launch site is located within Square Lake Regional Park, operated by Washington County. An admission fee is charged to enter the park, but there is no fee to use the access. Anglers may also launch at a resort adjacent to the park, but a fee is charged. The resort also rents boats and allows camping. There are surface water use restrictions on this lake. There is a no wake zone around shore in addition to other restrictions.
Northern Pike: Average abundance, smaller than average size, but some very large pike can be caught here. Largemouth Bass: Less than average abundance, smaller than average size. Bluegill: Average abundance, average size, but some larger individuals are present. Crappie: Lower than average abundance, average size. Rainbow Trout: Below abundance, average size. Bullhead species: Lower than average abundance, larger than average size. Yellow Perch: Low abundance, small size.
Shore Fishing: Public shore fishing is limited to the shoreline within the county park. The County maintains a fishing pier within the park on the north side of the beach.
Management Plans: Fisheries standard lake survey in 2020. Stock Rainbow Trout yearlings annually (on-hold and under fisheries review). ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Lily Lake is located within the city limits of Stillwater.
water use regulations prohibit the use of motors, including electrics.
Species Present:
Shore Fishing:
Northern Pike: Average abundance, average size. Largemouth Bass: Average abundance, average size. Bluegill: Above average abundance, below average size. Yellow Perch: Low abundance, small size.
The city maintains a fishing pier adjacent to the boat access. In addition, much of the south shore of the lake is in public ownership. Anglers may fish between the boat access/fishing pier site and the public beach. Shore fishing may be limited by overhanging trees and aquatic vegetation.
Location:
Boat Access: The city of Stillwater maintains a boat access on the east shore of the lake. The access is located on Greeley Street 0.75 miles north of Hwy. 36. Local surface
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Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Watermark Church Stillwater Middle School, 523 Marsh St. W., Stillwater 651-300-4825 stillwatermark.com
BAPTIST
Oakridge Community Church 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater 651-439-4882 oakridgecommunity.org Valley Baptist Church 860 S. St. Croix Trail, Lakeland 651-436-5278 myvalleybaptistchurch.com Grace Baptist Church 12721 N. 75th St., Stillwater 651-430-3132 stillwaterbaptist.net
CATHOLIC
Church of St. Charles 409 N. 3rd St., Bayport 651-439-4511 archspm.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 16770 S. 13th St., Lake St. Croix Beach 651-436-7817 catholic-church.org/st-francis St. Jude of the Lake 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245 stjudeofthelake.org. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 423 S. 5th St., Stillwater 651-439-1270 stmarysstillwater.org St. Michael’s Catholic Church 611 S. 3rd St., Stillwater 651-439-4400 stmichaelstillwater.org
CHRISTIAN-MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
Common Ground Church 10240 N. Stillwater Lane., Lake Elmo 651-748-7984 commongroundchurch.org
COMMUNITY
CrossWinds Community Church 9125 N. Newgate Ave., Stillwater 651-351-7676 crosswindscc.org
CONGREGATIONAL
People’s Congregational Church 309 N. 3rd St., Bayport 651-439-5667 peoplescongregational.org St. Lucas Community Church (CCCC) 1195 N. Manning Ave., Lake Elmo 651-436-6021 stlucascc.org 22
EPISCOPAL
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 115 N. 4th St., Stillwater The Episcopal Church of the Ascension 651-439-7400 214 N. 3rd St., Stillwater trinitylc.org 651-439-2609 St. John’s Lutheran Church (WELS) aechurch.org 5274 N. Stillwater Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-5408 stjohnsle.com Bethany Evangelical Covenant Church St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church & Preschool (ELCA) 6490 N. Stillwater Blvd., Stillwater 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi 651-439-9449 651-426-3261 bethanystillwater.org saintandrews.org
EVANGELICAL COVENANT EVANGELICAL FREE
Rockpoint 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-770-3172 rockpoint.church Stillwater Evangelical Free Church 7671 N. Manning Ave., Stillwater 651-439-0433 stillwaterefc.org
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
River Valley Christian Church 5900 N. Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo 651-430-9950 rvcc.info
LUTHERAN
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA) 490 N. 4th St., Bayport 651-439-3450 bethlehemstar.org Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11194 N. 36th St., Lake Elmo 651-777-2881 christlutheranlakeelmo.org Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix 651-433-3222 clcmarine.org Woodbury Lutheran Church Oak Hill Campus (LCMS) 9050 N. 60th St., Stillwater 651-770-3618 woodburylutheran.org Memorial Lutheran Church (ELCA) 15730 S. Afton Blvd., Afton 651-436-1138 memoriallutheran.org Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1616 W. Olive, Stillwater 651-439-5704 oslcstillwater.org St. Paul Lutheran (ELCA) 609 S. 5th St., Stillwater 651-439-5970 stpaullc.org Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 14940 N. 62nd St., Stillwater 651-439-7831 salemlutheran.org St. Peter Lutheran Church (LCMS) 880 S. Neal Ave., Afton 651-436-3357 stpeterafton.org Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCA) 14107 S. Hudson Rd., Afton 651-436-8248 shepherd-lutheran.org www.presspubs.com
MESSIANIC JUDAISM
Beth Immanuel Sabbath Fellowship 828 3rd St., Hudson 715-386-0106 bethimmanuel.org
METHODIST
St. Croix Valley United Methodist 16600 S. 7th St., Lakeland 651-436-8691 stcroixvalleyumc.org First United Methodist 813 W. Myrtle, Stillwater 651-439-1880 fumcstillwater.com
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Maplewood Church of Christ Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St., Stillwater 651-358-7021 maplewoodchurchofchrist.com Riverside Church 427 County Rd. VV, Somerset 715-247-3000 gospelpreach.com
PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater 6201 N. Osgood Ave., Stillwater 651-439-4380 fpc-stillwater.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Stillwater Seventh-Day Adventists 301 W. Laurel St., Stillwater 651-439-7977 stillwater23.adventistchurchconnect.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 111 E. Orleans St., Stillwater 651-439-2160 stpetersstillwater.org
UNITARIAN
White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi 651-464-2369 whitebearunitarian.org
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he natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley area is one of its greatest assets. Local residents and neighbors to the east and west enjoy the thousands of acres of parks in the area. Some parks and playgrounds are closed as of press time, so check before you go.
COUNTY PARKS
Washington County Parks and Trails 24-hour Information Line: 651-430-8368 or parks@co.washington.mn.us. Vehicle permits are required to enter all county parks. Annual permit is $30, $20 for second permit same household; daily permit is $7. Permits can be purchased at the Big Marine and Lake Elmo Park Reserve offices, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Public Works, Washington County License Centers and Service Centers, at honor boxes at each park entrance or online. Park hours: 7 a.m. - 30 minutes after sunset.
Big Marine Park Description: 1,800 acres of excellent natural resource features, including the St. Croix Valley/northeast ground moraine and high-quality upland and wetland wildlife habitat. What to do: Boat launch, fishing pier, paved hiking trails, cross-country ski, swimming, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area. Contact: 651-430-8200
Directions/Location: 17495 N. Manning Trail, Marine on St. Croix; 12 miles northeast of Stillwater on County Rd. 15/Manning Ave.
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Description: 506 acres of hills and dramatic, heavily-wooded ravines with clearings of old field and prairie. Unusual variety of vegetation and habitats. What to do: Fish, picnic, cross-country ski, hike trails. Play area. Contact: 651-430-8239 Directions/Location: 10191 S. St. Croix Trail, Hastings; Located at State Hwy. 61/10 and County Road 19 on E. Pt. Douglas Rd. S. in Cottage Grove.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Description: 2,165 acres; 80 set aside for preservation and protection. Gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape, including forest and prairie. What to do: Canoe, camp, fish, picnic shelters, swim, cross-country ski, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking. Play area. Contact: 651-430-8370 Directions/Location: 1515 N. Keats Ave., Lake Elmo; 1 mile north of I-94 and 2.5 miles east of I-694 at the intersection of County Rd. 19 (N. Keats Ave.) and County Road 10 (N. 10th St.).
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A young hiker pauses to take in the view at an overlook along a trail at Afton State Park.
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Pine Point Regional Park Description: 296 acres with pine forests, lakes and marshes. Five miles of multiuse trails and a major trailhead to the State’s Gateway Trail. What to do: Cross-country ski, bike, bird watch, hike and ride horses on some of the finest trails in the metropolitan area. Contact: 651-430-8370 Directions/Location: 11900 N. Norell Ave., Stillwater, MN 55082; County Rd. 55 (N. Norell Ave.) between State Hwy. 96 and County Rd. 7 in Stillwater Township, north of Stillwater.
Point Douglas Park Description: Located on the scenic St. Croix River, just above the confluence with the Mississippi River. A wayside rest area for motorists traveling between Minnesota and Wisconsin. No vehicle permit required. What to do: Fishing pier, picnic area, restrooms, swimming beach. Contact: 651-430-8240 Directions/Location: 10191 S. St. Croix Trail, Hastings; Located on U.S. Hwy. 10 (S. Pt. Douglas Dr.), west of Prescott.
Square Lake Park Description: Square Lake Park is designated as a special regional recreational feature by the Metropolitan Council and offers some of the clearest waters in Minnesota, drawing scuba divers from throughout the region. What to do: Boat launch, canoe (access to Square Lake), fishing pier, picnic, scuba diving, swimming beach. Contact: 651-430-8200 Directions/Location: 15450 N. Square Lake Trail, Stillwater; Located at the intersection of County Rd. 7 and County Rd. 59 in May Township, near Marine on the St. Croix.
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Description: 579-acre regional park on the St. Croix River. What to do: Modern camping, boat launch on the St. Croix, fishing pier, hiking, cross-country skiing, picnic shelters, tennis courts, playground, basketball, softball field, tennis and volleyball courts, conference cottage available for rent. Contact: 651-430-8240 24
Directions/Location: 10191 S. St. Croix Trail, Hastings; County Road 21 (S. St. Croix Trail) between County Rd. 76 (S. 90th St.) and County Rd. 78 (S. 110th St.) in Denmark Township, (three miles south of Afton State Park).
STATE PARKS
Afton State Park
Description: Rugged, rolling landscape; trails follow prairie landscape, deep ravines and bluffs, overlooking scenic St. Croix River. Adjacent to Afton Alps ski area, popular downhill ski spot for the Twin Cities. What to do: Hike, cross-country ski, ride horses, backpack, picnic, swim and camp. Contact: 651-436-5391; Group camp reservation: 1-866-85PARKS or reserve online at stayatmnparks.com. Directions/Location: 6959 S. Peller Ave., Hastings; Hwy. 95 south of Stillwater, through Afton to S. St. Croix Trail (County Rd. 20).
William O’Brien State Park Description: Rolling, wooded hills along the banks of the St. Croix River. What to do: Hiking, fishing for northerns, walleye, bass and trout, bird watching, canoeing, snowshoeing, skiing and camping. Contact: 651-539-4980 Directions/Location: 16821 N. O’Brien Trail, Marine-on-St. Croix; 12 miles north of Stillwater on Hwy. 95.
Interstate State Park Description: 281 acres along the scenic St. Croix River with spectacular views and a variety of recreational opportunities. Minnesota’s oldest state park was established in 1895 in a joint venture with Wisconsin Interstate Park directly across the St. Croix River, creating the first interstate park in the nation. What to do: Hike both sides of the St. Croix River in Minnesota and Wisconsin, canoe, kayak, fish, camp, rock climb and view glacial potholes. Contact: 651-465-5711 Directions/Location: 1100 State Rd. 35, St. Croix Falls; on the southern edge of Taylors Falls/St. Croix Falls along the St. Croix River. www.presspubs.com
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CITY PARKS
651-430-8837 City parks are open approximately from April 15 to Oct. 15, dependent on weather. Many have shelters/buildings available to rent. Park Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (Teddy Bear Park hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m.) Benson Park: Walking/hiking path, playground, picnic area, ball fields, sand volleyball, basketball. North side of W. Orleans St. Brown's Creek Nature Preserve: McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave.Multi-use trail open to hikers, bikers and cross country skiers. Trail is 5.9 miles long and connects to the Gateway State Trail. Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park: Open 8 a.m. to sunset. 2000 W. Myrtle St. stillwaterdogpark.com. Heritage Square Park: Playground, hiking/walking paths. Liberty Parkway and Heritage Ct. Legends Park: Playground, ball fields, outdoor rink. Barons Way and Delano Way. Lily Lake Park: Indoor ice arena, ball field, basketball, tennis courts, boat launch, fishing pier, playground and picnic shelters. Beach is closed. 1208 S. Greeley St. on Lily Lake. Lowell Park: Located along the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater and includes picnic tables, riverfront fishing, walkway along river, amphitheater, open space, picnic tables, restrooms and gazebo. 201 Water St. and Myrtle St. Pioneer Park: Overlooks downtown and the river; includes picnic shelters with electricity, grills, bandshell and playground. On 515 N. 2nd St. and Laurel St. McKusick Park: Walking/hiking path, canoe launch. Owens St. and McKusick Rd. Meadowlark Park: Playground, sand volleyball, basketball court. Crestwood Terrace off of Fairmeadows Rd. Northland Park: Adult and Little League ball fields, horseshoe pits, lighted tennis courts, pickleball, playground, skating rinks and picnic tables. 12975 N. 75th St. Ramsey-Grove Park: Playground, basketball court, sledding hill. Ramsey St., Grove St., and Myrtle St.
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Schulenberg Park: Playground, ball fields, sledding hill. N. 2nd St. and Hazel St. Settlers Park: Hiking paths, tennis courts. Rutherford Rd. and Settlers Way in Liberty Village. Skateboard Park: Skateboard and BMX bike facilities. Curve Crest Blvd., west of Washington Ave. Staples Park: Playground, ball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, community garden. Wilkins St. and Martha St. Sunrise Park: Walking/hiking path, playground, ball fields, picnic area. Sunrise Ave. and Hidden Valley Lane. Teddy Bear Park: One block north of downtown Stillwater. Park play equipment designed for children 7 years and younger, gazebo, restrooms, picnic tables, and amphitheater hosting programs throughout summer. 207 E. Nelson St. and 2nd St. Washington Square: Picnic facilities, playground equipment and a ball field. 815 S. Greeley St. between Churchill St. and Abbot St.
Oak Park Heights Autumn Hills Park: Playground and 2,000 square foot facility with kitchen. 5701 Norwich Parkway near Boutwell’s Landing. Brekke Park: Disc golf course, playground, picnic area, grills, ball fields and skating rink with warming house. 5500 N. Omar Ave. south of St. Croix Mall. Cover Park: Tennis courts, skating rink, playground equipment and garden located in the 15000 block of 58th St. Oak Park Crossing: Playground equipment and shelter. 15055 N. 60th St. Swager Park: Tennis and basketball courts and a playground. 5800 block of 58th St. Valley View Park: Picnic area, playground and hiking trails to explore prairie restoration and wetlands. Located on Osgood Ave.
Bayport Barker’s Alps: Wooded hiking trails along bluff, playground, picnic tables, grills, soccer and softball fields, sledding hill. N. 5th Ave., west of Bayport. Lakeside Park: Beach, beach house, playground, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, volleyball courts, softball ball field. ST. CROIX VALLEY
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Boat trailer parking for a fee. Central Ave. East of downtown along the St. Croix River. Nature Center: Building available for rent in the inspiration residential neighborhood; adjacent to trails and Barker’s Alps Park. 1215 S. Inspiration Pkwy. Perro Creek: Ice skating/hockey and tennis courts, softball field, playground and tot lot. Downtown on Perro Creek at Hwy. 95 and N. 3rd Ave. Village Green Park: Shady open space located on N. 3rd St. adjacent to Andersen elementary school and Bayport Library.
Lake Elmo Carriage Station Park: Walking trails, playground, basketball court, sliding hill. N. Marquess Trail and N. Stillwater Blvd. DeMontreville Park: Basketball court, soccer, football and softball fields and playground. N. 5700 Highlands Trail. Kleis Park: Baseball and football fields, pond, picnic tables and playground equipment. 5285 Jamaca Blvd. Lions Park: Lighted baseball field and tennis courts, skating/hockey rink with warming house, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shelters. 3525 N. Laverne Ave. Pebble Park: Natural resource area, lighted tennis courts, ice rink, picnic tables, sledding hill, softball, basketball and volleyball courts, mountain bike trails. 8160 N. Lake Jane Trail. Reid Park: Lake, ball fields and hiking and biking trails. 11430 N. 30th St. Ridge Park: Trails, playground, softball field, basketball court. 15th St. and Inwood Ave. Stonegate Park: Ball field, football field, playground equipment, soccer field and walking trail. 750 Jasmine Ave. Sunfish Lake Park: Ecological area with 9 miles of cross-county ski and hiking trails, and bird-watching. Located on Hwy. 5 in Lake Elmo. Tablyn Park: 8735 N. Stillwater Blvd. Playground, softball, soccer, football fields, lighted tennis courts, sledding hill and picnic tables. Tana Ridge Park: Trails, playground, softball field, soccer field. 4525 Lily Ave. VFW Park: Lighted baseball field. 3675 Layton Ave. www.presspubs.com
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An aerial image shows the St. Croix River (bordering Wisconsin) and Washington County Parks.
NATURE CENTERS
Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center: 15375 N. Norell Ave., Marine on St. Croix; 651-433-2427 or wnc@smm.org/warnernaturecenter. Oldest private nature center in Minnesota offers walking trails, educational programs for all ages, early childhood programs, summer camps, native animals in captivity on-site. Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 320acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than four miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms. Building hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 651-407-5350 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/tamarack. Oakdale Discovery Center: 4444 N. Hadley Ave. Oakdale; 651-747-3860. Discovery Center offers exhibits and gallery, paved and grass trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, groomed cross country ski trails. Amphitheater, gardens, historic schoolhouse, observation deck. 25
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