Equipment Rentals

Fishing pole loaners are donated by park users and through the MN DNR FIN Program for free at park offices including Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and Big Marine Park Reserve. Call ahead for park office hours.

Fishing piers are available at Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Point Douglas Park, and Square Lake Park.

Warmer weather getting you excited for paddle season? Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals are available through our iPaddlePort Stations at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and Square Lake Park starting May 27. Supplied by System Services LLC, iPaddlePorts provide an accessible avenue for Washington County’s park users to spend time out on the lake. Users can rent a single or double (tandem) kayak along with stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) directly from their smart phone.

Availability

• May 27 until September (the end date of this seasonal rental will depend on the weather).
• Reservations open daily from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Each reservation in 2-hour increments 
• Arrive early, as parking is not guaranteed 

Pricing

Paddle inventories vary upon location. Please familiarize yourself with these and their prices below.

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

Square Lake Park

How to Reserve

Paddle equipment can be reserved online by clicking on the park link below.

• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Square Lake Park

Nordic Rocks Ski rentals (PDF) are available at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. These introductory level cross country skis come in youth and adult size and are worn over a traditional winter boot.  The rock skis are waxless, wood-core skis with fish scales and strap-on bindings. Renters use their own snow boots. Adjustable poles are provided with each ski set. 

The Nordic Rocks Ski equipment serves as a small rental program available on a first come/first serve basis out of the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park for youth and adults. Park staff also utilize equipment for learn-to-ski programs as another way to introduce beginners. 

Nordic Rocks Skis provided by grant funding through NSSTC.  

Pricing

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Picnic Kits are available for rent on the day of your reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are available for pick-up at our park offices and include a variety of items to enhance your recreation experience in the parks.

Quantities of Picnic Kits vary by location and are subject to availability.

Cost

$10/kit

Rental Hours

Determined by the Park's office.

Rental Locations

• Big Marine Park Reserve
• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve
• St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

Orienteering is a great way to explore Lake Elmo Park Reserve. All you will need is a map and a compass. Three different levels of orienteering courses traverse the park and originate at the Eagle Point trailhead parking lot. Maps are available for purchase at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve office for $4.

Cross Country Skiing is a great way to stay active in the winter months. Washington County grooms ski trails when conditions allow at Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. Skiers must purchase a Washington County ski pass online, at a pay station, or at a park office. A daily pass cost $6 and an annual pass cost $30. Youth, ages 18 and under, are free.

MSR Branded Snowshoes are available for rentals at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Rentals are available on a first come/first serve basis during regular office hours.

*Snowshoers must remain on designated multi-use trails. Ski Passes are not required for snowshoers.

Pricing

• Adult (3 Hour) $10
• Youth (3 Hour) $5
• Late Fee $10