Creation of Ravine Landing

2022 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Washington County, Minn., MN

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About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

Washington County’s Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park consists of 515 acres of hills and dramatic, heavily-wooded ravines with occasional clearings of old field and prairie, with an unusual variety of vegetation and habitats. Washington County took the opportunity to rebuild its park shelter in Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park based on enhanced community engagement. The result was not only a greatly improved community gathering place in one of the county’s premiere parks, but also an opportunity to reach out to the community and build the facility requested and required by the community.