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• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include acting classes, arts and crafts, before and after-school child care, driver's education, equestrian center, music lessons, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and more.

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: Provides therapeutic services involving a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist working with horses. Clients participate in structured, ground-based activities with horses and process emotions, behaviors, and patterns through guided discussion. Ride Rock Ranch: Offers group-based horsemanship lessons for youth ages 6-17 that incorporate riding and horse care along with life skills, academic support, character and faith development, and physical and social-emotional growth. ?Senior Saddles: Provides opportunities for older adults to interact with horses, which may include visits, activities, and tours of the ranch environment.

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

Responsible for caring for and overseeing the city parks:

• Airport park

• Aquatore park

• Aurelia park

• Baseball Complex

• Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

• Broken Oaks park

• Carrara East park

• Carrara West park

• Centennial Green park

• Centennial park

• More parks can be found online at https://www.blainemn.gov/facilities

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

• Dakota Woods Dog Park

Lake Byllesby Regional Park

• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

• Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
• Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
• Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
• Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
• Lebanon Hills campground
• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
• Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
• Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
• West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

• Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters

Spring Lake Park Reserve

• Community gardening plots
• Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
• Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps

Thompson County Park

• Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space

Whitetail Woods Regional Park

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include cooking classes, dance lessons, driver's education, hobbies and special interests, horse riding lessons, fitness, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and more.

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

North Country RIDE is a volunteer-based organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding for people ages 5 - 78 with diagnosed physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral disabilities. Also offers therapeutic programs for Veterans and first responders. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Clients who have previously participated have had a variety of special needs, including those with:

• ADD and ADHD

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Blindness

• Cerebral palsy

• Depression

• Developmental disabilities

• Down syndrome

• Epilepsy

• Fetal alcohol syndrome

• Language delays

• Partial paralysis

• Schizophrenia

• Sensory Integration dysfunction

• Traumatic brain injury

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

• Becklin Homestead Park/Wildlife Management Area: Picnic shelter and tables; access for small boats and canoes; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Dalbo County Park: Geocaching, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and nature observation

• Irving and John Anderson County Park: Picnic shelter and tables; playground; canoe access to Horseshoe Lake; multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and snowshoeing

• Springvale County Park: Trails for hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, cross country skiing and mountain biking; canoe access to Johnnie's Lake; disc golf course

• Vegsund Family County Park: Fishing pier; trails; picnic shelter and tables; biking; hiking; geocaching; wildlife viewing; snowshoeing; down hill sledding

• Wayside Prairie County Park: Trails; canoe access; picnic tables and shelter

Provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Offers registered group lessons, private and semi-private lessons, and on-time-fun-time lessons. Therapeutic horseback riding promotes many beneficial experiences for children with special needs and disabilities such as:

• Builds muscle tone

• Builds self-confidence

• Exercises muscles

• Improves attention span, balance, coordination, and concentration

• Increases awareness and acceptance of persons with disabilities

• Motivates to improve communication skills

• Provides social opportunities

• Stretches unused muscles

• Teaches horsemanship skills and knowledge of horses

• Big Marine Park Reserve: Boat launch; cross-country ski trail; fishing pier; guided bird and fitness hikes; hiking trail; picnic area/shelter; playground; swimming beach

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; fishing; hiking trails; paved trails

• Hardwood Creek Regional Trail: Multiple-use trail for bikers, hikers and in-line skaters; horseback riding; skiers; snowmobiles; snowshoeing

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Archery range; boat launch; campground; canoe access; cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; fishing pier; hiking trails; mountain bike trails; orienteering; picnic pavilions; playground; swimming beach; yoga classes

• Pine Point Regional Park: Cross-country ski trails; equestrian trails; GateWay Trail; hiking trails; picnicking

• Point Douglas Park: Fishing pier; picnic area; swimming beach

• Point Douglas Trail: Multi-use trail for bikers, in-line skaters and walkers

• Square Lake Park: Boat launch; fishing pier; scuba diving; picnic grounds; swimming beach

• Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park: Boat launch; camping; cross-country ski trails; hiking trails; picnic grounds; playground; swimming beach; tennis courts

• Washington County Historic Courthouse: Exhibits; tours