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Provides a variety of recreational experiences for public enjoyment. The seven parks within the system are located throughout the county. Provides an appropriate level of maintenance service for each park's intended use. It also is responsible for the management of the park resources, collection of permit and camping fees, reserving camping facilities, and enforcement of park rules.

• Fury's Island County Park: Provides camping, natural areas, lake access, showers, and a large picnic shelter for gatherings, and reunions.

• Hawkeye County Park: Located on Indian Lake. It provides for lake access and a natural habitat setting.

• Maka-Oicu County Park: Provides for camping, lake access, natural areas, swimming beach, picnic areas, historic site, and general park activities. The park has onsite showers and a large picnic shelter for reunions and gatherings.

• Midway County Park: Located on an old gravel pit and provides for a natural habitat setting. The park consists of 45 undeveloped acres.

• Pickerel County Park: Consists of 4 developed acres.

• Sportsman County Park: Provides for lake access, and consists of 1 developed acre and 6 undeveloped acres.

• Sunrise Prairie County Park: A historic pioneer cemetery and an original prairie grass area. The park consists of 22 undeveloped acres.

• Technical assistance to organizations and individuals in the area of historical preservation

?- Grants management office including providing small grants to nonprofit organizations involved in the collection, dissemination, and preservation of historical records

Preserves historic artifacts of Douglas County and offers services including:

• Museum exhibits

• Genealogy and research library

• Special events

• 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

Museum displays and library aids for researchers and other interested parties

Collects, preserves, and shares the history of Carlton County. Maintains artifacts, documents, maps, and photographs.

Historical Society and museum

Preserves historic artifacts of the city of Dassel, ergot, and offers services including:

• Historical archives

• Museum exhibits

• Special events

• 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

Offers learning the history of the Ingalls family. Collections are housed in a series of buildings. Also features displays of memorabilia from visits by the following stars from the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series. The museum also has a gift shop that has a selection of books, aprons, bonnets, souvenirs, and locally handcrafted items.

• 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

• Assistance with family research

• Education

• County history exhibits

• Historic preservation

• Information center about the county

• Public presentations

Offers an educational museum, research library, and exhibits on Lac qui Parle County. The museum includes six historic buildings, including an 1870s log cabin, an 1887 rural schoolhouse, a 1933 gas station, and other preserved structures.

Features displays that tell a story of the geology and archaeology of the Minnesota Valley, Native American history, and pioneer life in the county. Maintains historical references and a genealogical library available during museum hours and by appointment.

Preserves and displays books, maps, newspapers, pictures, and other objects from Polk County

Serves the public with genealogy records and a museum featuring wildlife exhibits, including an extensive taxidermy collection, as well as fossils and historical artifacts.

• Historic preservation and restoration of Paramount Theatre

• Present the performing arts

Operates a local history museum and research center that preserves and shares Swift County history. Provides public access to historical exhibits, archival materials, and genealogical resources to support family and local history research.

Operates a historic museum with multiple buildings and exhibits, maintains a research library for genealogy and local history, offers research help, publishes newsletters, and runs preservation projects to protect and promote the county's heritage.

• 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

Serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts special events. Public programming designed to educate and entertain. Includes topics such as civic engagement, United States history, Minnesota history, concerts, dance performances, and more. Many events are kid friendly. Visit the website for event dates and times. Museum exhibits and guided tours are also available.

• 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