Public Conduct in Washington County, MN (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Chapter VI, Section 12 of Washington County's Parks Ordinance No. 218 defines 'skating' to include skateboards and bans it in conservation areas entirely, limits it in parks to Director-designated trails, forbids skating on park roadways, and requires a prudent, safe pace.
Washington County Limits Skateboarding to Park Trails
Significant RestrictionsWashington County, MN Ordinance No. 218, Chapter VI, Section 12 (definition at Ch. I, § 3(k))
It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. skate in a conservation area; b. skate in a park or park facility, except on trails designated by Director, c. skate in a park except in a prudent and careful manner and at a speed that is reasonable and safe regarding the safety of the operator and other persons in the immediate area; or d. skate on a roadway within a park.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Washington County bars smoking or vaping within 100 feet of any park beach, playground or fishing pier, inside park buildings, and in any area the Parks Director additionally designates off-limits, under Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III, Section 2.
Washington County Park Tobacco Use Ban
Some RestrictionsWashington County Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III § 2
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any form of tobacco or electronic cigarette product within 100 feet of any beach or playground, fishing pier, inside any park building or structure, and in locations as designated by the Director.
Public Marijuana Use
Washington County bans smoking, vaporizing, possessing or consuming cannabis flower, cannabis products, hemp edibles or hemp-derived products in any park or conservation area unless a Use Permit allows it, and separately bans growing, selling or distributing them, under Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III, Section 3.
Washington County Park Cannabis Use Ban
Some RestrictionsWashington County Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III § 3(a)-(c)
It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. vaporize, smoke, serve, possess, display, or consume cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edible, artificially derived cannabinoids, or hemp-derived consumer products within a park or conservation area, unless otherwise authorized by use permit; b. use, grow, manufacture, sell, give away, barter, exchange, distribute, or otherwise tra...
Public Alcohol Use
Washington County bans serving, possessing, displaying or drinking alcohol in any county park or conservation area unless a Use Permit authorizes it, and bars anyone with a blood alcohol concentration above .08 from the grounds, under Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III, Section 1.
Washington County Park Alcohol Rules
Some RestrictionsWashington County Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter III § 1(a)-(d)
It shall be unlawful for any person to: a. serve, possess, display, or consume any alcoholic beverage within a park or conservation area, unless otherwise authorized by use permit; b. use, manufacture, sell, give away, barter, exchange, distribute, or otherwise transfer intoxicating substances or controlled substances, except for the use of a lawful medication prescribed by a person licensed by...
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