Special Events & Permits in Washington County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Event Permits
Washington County requires a Use Permit from the Parks Division for any commercial, cultural, educational, political or religious event in a county park, and for any private gathering, such as a birthday party or wedding, expected to draw 50 or more people, under Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter II, Section 2.
Washington County Park Event Use Permits
Some RestrictionsWashington County Parks Ordinance #218, Chapter II § 2(a)
a. Use Permits shall be required for: i. use of all or portions of park or conservation areas, including buildings and trails when the park or conservation area is otherwise closed to the public; ii. events of a commercial, cultural, educational, political, or religious nature, or uses that potentially have a detrimental effect on park property or other park users; iii. events, including privat...
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