Point Douglas Park
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Point Douglas Park consists of a narrow mowed grass strip, a swimming beach, and a large parking lot on the west (south) bank of the St. Croix River. It offers picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and a fishing pier. It is a wayside rest but also a Washington County park. The main attraction for naturalists comes in the winter, when the water often remains open. This is a good site to see wintering waterfowl. |
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13 acres |
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14500 Pt. Douglas Dr. S N44 44.946, W92 48.530 |
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6:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
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$7.00 “Vehicle permits are required for all vehicles entering the park.” A daily permit can be purchased from an electronic pay station in the park for $7. “On the first Tuesday of every month, visit any Washington County Park for FREE. No vehicle permit required.” |
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Point Douglas Park Kiosk Map (Point Douglas Regional Trail map) |
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Walking Trail running Biking Mountain biking Horseback riding Picnicking Camping Swimming Boating Canoeing Birdwatching Nature photography Horseshoes Volleyball Geocaching Cross country skiing Skate-skiing Winter hiking Snowshoeing Snowmobiling |
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Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province |
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Paleozoic Plateau |
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The Blufflands |
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| Land Type Association | Mississippi River Valley |
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This is a popular spot for auto clubs to gather before a cruise up MN Hwy 95 and down WI Hwy 35. |
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Grassy strip |
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Swimming beach |
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Douglas Point Park Waterfowl |
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2009 General waterfowl video of winter birds at Douglas Point Park where the St Croix meets the Mississippi River. |
Point Douglas Park, Hastings, Minnesota |
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Aug 10, 2020 -4K Video of Point Douglas Park, Minnesota Videography. -Point Douglas Park is on the scenic St. Croix River, just above its confluence with the Mississippi River. The view of the St. Croix River is magnificent. -Point Douglas Park also functions as a wayside rest for motorists traveling between Minnesota and Wisconsin. - -Picnic tables and grills are provided for snacks or meals as people enjoy the beauty of the area. |
Point Douglas Park, Hastings, Minnesota |
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
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Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas and Minnesota Biological Survey Vegetation Releves Plant List |
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Winter Birding
Open water in the winter makes this a good place to check for wintering waterfowl. A Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported here in December, 2004, among a flock of Common Goldeneye.
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