Visitors who have been snapping photos in Washington County Parks still have a chance to submit those photos to the annual Parks Photo Contest until Monday, Oct. 6. The winning photo will be featured …
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Visitors who have been snapping photos in Washington County Parks still have a chance to submit those photos to the annual Parks Photo Contest until Monday, Oct. 6.
The winning photo will be featured on the county’s 2026/2027 park annual vehicle permit, and the winning photographer will receive a free annual vehicle permit featuring their photo. The winner will also be recognized with recognition on the Washington County website, social media pages, and other publications.
Photo entries can be from any Washington County Park and can be submitted by email to ParksPhotos@WashingtonCountyMN.gov.
How to enter
1 Submit a photo (maximum of three entries) to ParksPhotos@WashingtonCountyMN.gov.
2 Include your first and last name, phone number, email, and a short description.
3 Wait to see if your photo is selected. The winner will be notified directly in early November.
Photo contest rules and guidelines
• No photo submissions via Google Docs will be accepted.
• Photos of all seasons are accepted.
• Images must be high-quality resolution (300 dpi minimum) and must be .jpg image files.
• The deadline for submission is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
Visit WashingtonCountyMN.gov/PhotoContest for more information about contest terms and conditions.
The county operates eight parks:
• Big Marine Park Reserve – 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park – 9653 Keats Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
• Historic Courthouse – 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater, MN 55082
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve – 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042
• Pine Point Regional Park – 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082
• Point Douglas Park – 14500 Pt. Douglas Dr. S., Hastings, MN 55033
• St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park – 10191 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
• Square Lake Park – 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater, MN 55082
For more information on Washington County Parks locations, programs, and events, see WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Parks. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
