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Every community is full of hidden gems- from local businesses and restaurants to a wide range of annual festivals and community celebrations. Events such as Farmers markets, art fairs, music festivals, parades and community festivals like Manitou Days and Vadnais Heights Days bring the community together during the summer. In the winter, residents can venture out to the various parks and trails located around the community or take a brief drive to one of the five alpine ski resorts in the area.
When there is not a large community festival going on, residents can attend a show at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, take an art class, participate in library programs and spend a day at one of the beaches surrounding White Bear Lake. There is plenty available to keep you busy all year round in the various communities.
As always, readers should check their community website or call prior to
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Marketfest
Marketfest is a popular summer tradition in downtown White Bear Lake, drawing crowds every Thursday evening from mid-June to late July. This lively, familyfriendly festival features live music, a classic car show, kids’ activities, and over 200 vendors
offering unique finds and delicious treats.
Marketfest, featuring food, music and theme nights, is a popular summer tradition in downtown White Bear Lake.
Here is a sampling of community events scheduled in the coming months. Check websites or call before you go for further details. Event information is subject to change. Read the White Bear Press each week or visit presspubs.com for the most up-to-date listing of events and activities happening in the area.
September/October
White Bear Lake Farmers Market
Fridays through Oct. 25, 8 a.m.Noon | Clark Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets | whitebearlake.org
Mahtomedi Area Farmers Market
Saturdays through Sept. 28, 8 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us
Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience
Sept. 22 | Chautauqua Fine Arts Center | wildwoodartistseries.com
Fall Fest
Sept. 26-28 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake.com
Punkinmania
Usually second weekend in Oct. | Veterans Memorial Park | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us
Run for the Apples
Oct. 19 | Pine Tree Apple Orchard | midwestevents.com
Mitchell Hall & The Tennessee
Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Oct. 20 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org
Halloween Party
Usually Friday before Halloween | Community Park | cityvadnaisheights.com
Scare in White Bear
Oct. 26 | Memorial Beach | mmraces.com
Mahtomedi Music Faculty Concert
Oct. 27 | Chautauqua Fine Arts Center | wildwoodartistseries.com
November/December
Kowalski’s Strive 10 Miler & 5K
Nov. 3 | Boatworks Commons | midwestevents.com
Turkey Bingo
Mid-Nov. | Mahtomedi High School | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us
Holiday Open House
Nov. 21 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake. com
‘A Christmas Carol’
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org
Fast Before the Feast
Nov. 28 | White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Avenue | mmraces.com
Visitors to Fall Fest at Railroad Park in downtown White Bear Lake have the opportunity to decorate their own pumpkins.
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PJ’s With Santa
First Friday in Dec. | Vadnais Heights Commons | cityvadnaisheights.com
Jingle Bear 5K and Kids Fun Run
Dec. 7 | White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. | mmraces. com
White Bear Lake Winterfest
Dec. 7 and 14 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake.com
Christmas with the Century Jazz Ensemble & Debbie O’Keefe
Dec. 19 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org
The OK Factor: ‘Have Yourself an OK Christmas’
Dec. 20 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org
January/February
Parent-Child Snowshoe Trek
Jan. and Feb. (Dates to be determined) | Tamarack Nature Center | ramseycounty.us
Vadnais Heights Winter Shindig
Mid-Jan. | Community Park | cityvadnaisheights.com
Misery
Jan. 24 - Feb. 9 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org
Simple Gifts Music with Billy McLaughlin Presents ‘The Young and the Rest…’
Jan. 25 | Chautauqua Fine Arts Center | wildwoodartistseries.com
Sundays through Aug. | Tighe Schmitz Park | cityofbirchwood. com
July/August
White Bear Lake 4th of July Fireworks
West Park & Memorial Beach | manitoudays.com
Birchwood 4th of July Parade cityofbirchwood.com
Taco John’s Run Baby Run 10K
Early Aug. | Boatworks Commons | midwestevents.com
Pops on the Porch
Early Aug. Fillebrown House | whitebearhistory.org
Vadnais Heights Days
Early Aug. | cityofvadnaisheights. com
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Journey through town full of culture
Walking from Lake Avenue to 12th Street in Downtown White Bear Lake used to be difficult because of a lack of sidewalks. Now it’s difficult for a whole other reason: the amount of things to do along the way! Lake Avenue is where you’ll find the Fillebrown House, a cottage preserved to resemble the heyday of the 1920s resort era. The library on Second Street hosts dozens of classes and presentations every month, from monthly mystery-book clubs to historical lectures on the town’s prohibition history. Washington Square is home to Lake Country Booksellers, independently owned since 1980 with thousands of selections to peruse. Fourth Street is where one finds The Armory, base of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, who put on spectacular programming, hosting
Polynesian outrigger specialists to Gangster Bus Tours.
The Arts District starts off of Eighth Street, where the Avenue of the Arts stands tall. The Hanifl Performing Arts Center houses Lakeshore Players, whose eyepopping shows punch far above the weight class of a typical community theater. Children’s Performing Arts not only runs classes there for grades K-12, they put on intentional programming that featured the national debut of a play from a renowned children’s author! White Bear Center for the Arts maintains one of the best glass and pottery kilns in the upper metro, and its exhibit hall shows off art both traditional and cutting edge, facilitating an augmented reality exhibit last winter.
Two major additions to the Arts
District are expected to open in late 2024. First, the McNeely Music Center is putting the finishing touches on construction, with staffing anticipated shortly. The new 9-12 high school will also unveil the 850-seat performing arts center come early November, fly and backdrop system included. Walking the spread of Downtown White Bear, your feet are probably killing you. Thankfully, The Old Stewart on 12th Street hosts regular, meditative sound baths, rejuvenating your body and mind. That’s a good thing, too, because you’ll be so jazzed about all the activities you haven’t explored yet, you’ll be back on your feet and out the door, walking back to Lake Avenue all over again!
The Arts District in White Bear Lake showcases a variety of both visual and performing arts events throughout the year.
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The White Bear Lake area offers plenty of opportunities and fun things to do, all within an hour’s drive. Please call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go, as some locations may be closed and/or activities canceled.
Art Centers
White Bear Center for the Arts: 4791 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts. org
Art Markets
(Seasonal)
Marketfest: Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. mid-June through July, marketfestwbl.com
Arts in the Park: Lakeside Memorial Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m., June through Aug., ci.forest-lake.mn.us
Beaches
(That offer swimming)
(See Parks listing for descriptions of other local beaches)
Memorial Beach: 4980 Lake Avenue N, White Bear Lake. Swimming beach and playground.
Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier, clear water for scuba diving.
Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than five miles of paved trails.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables and a boat launch.
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Bicycle Rental
Herman Electric Bikes: 651-342-1914 or coffeebeansandbikes.com
Pedego Electric Bikes: 651-342-0310 or pedegoelectricbikes.com
Wahoo Adventures: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com. Bicycle rentals and tours and all-inclusive bicycle treks.
Boat/Canoe/Kayak/ Paddle Board Rentals
Tally’s Dockside: 4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons, pedal kayaks and paddle boards on White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks. com
Eric’s Canoe & Kayak Rental: 1155 Chisago St. Taylors Falls, MN. 651-270-1561 or ericscanoerental. com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park. Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park. 651465-1080 or taylorsfallscanoe.com
Your Boat Club: Pontoon rentals with daily and hourly rates; speed boats available with membership. Located at 4424 Lake Ave. S. between Admiral D’s and Tally’s.
White Bear Lake. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com/locations/boatrentals-white-bear-lake-mn
Boat Cruises
(St. Croix River)
St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.: 525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234 or stillwaterriverboats.com
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: 220 South St., Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings and receptions. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com
Gondola Romantica: 425 Nelson St. E., Stillwater. 651439-1783 or gondolaromantica. com
Bowling
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl: 1273 County Road E West, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777 or flahertysbowl.com
PINZ: 7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale. 651770-8000. or tripleshift.com
Stillwater Bowl & Lounge: 5862 Omaha Ave. N., Oak Park Heights. 651-439-2444 or stillwater-bowl.com
Breweries
Big Wood Brewery: 3429 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, bigwoodbrewery.com.
Forge and Foundry Distillery: 223 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651-342-2242 or forgeandfoundrydistillery.com
Lift Bridge Brewery: 1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com
River Siren Brewing: 225 Main St, N., Stillwater. 651430-0044 or riversirenbrewing. com
Thor’s Hard Cider: Taproom at Aamodt’s Apple Farm, 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-345-0137 or thorshardcider. com
Disc Golf
Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Road and Neal Ave., Stillwater. 651-296-6157
Lakewood Hills Park: 2110 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. Has an 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods. 651747-3660
Farmers Markets
(Seasonal)
Mahtomedi: Veteran’s Memorial Park (intersection of Mahtomedi Ave. and Stillwater Rd.) Saturdays 8 a.m.noon from late June through Sept.
White Bear:
Downtown White Bear Lake on Clark Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Fridays 8 a.m.-noon from last Friday in June until last Friday in October.
Vadnais Heights: Behind Helene Houle Medical Building near intersection of County Road E and Labore Road Weds. 2-6 p.m. from mid-June to mid-Oct.
Manitou Bar & Kitchen: 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake. 651426-2300, manitougrill.com
Tally’s Dockside: 4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks. com
Washington Square Bar & Grill: 4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. 651-407-7162 or washingtonsquareonline.net
Movie Theaters
Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Road J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.
Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. Stadium seating and bistro/ bar service. 651-770-4992 or marcustheatres.com
Museums
Fillebrown House: 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 651407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
Washington County Historic Courthouse: 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater. 651-2757075 or washingtoncountymn.gov
Music
Lake Country Chorus:
Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area, 651-323-7877, or lakecountrychorus.org
Valley Chamber Chorale:
Highly skilled amateur choir. 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org
Wildwood Artist Series:
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Diverse and family-friendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi, 612655-6023, or wildwoodartistseries. com
Racquetball/ Handball/Pickleball
Skate Parks
(Unsupervised unless noted)
Hugo Skate Park (Lions Volunteer Park): 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes quarter pipes, bank ramp, pyramid, grind rails, skittle pad and dragon back.
SweetRoll Skate Park: north side of Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tier-one skate facility. Includes a wedge, spine, fun box, quarter pipe, grind rails and mini ramp. 651-490-4700
Skiing/ Snowboarding/ Snowtubing
Afton Alps: 6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park, 48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. 651-436-5245 or 1-800-328-1328 or aftonalps.com
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard: 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park, 26 runs. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain. com
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Welch Village Ski & Snowboard: 26685 County Road 7 Blvd., Welch. 60 trails for skiing and snowboarding. 651-258-4567 or welchvillage.com
Green Acres Recreation: 8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. Snow tubing only. 651-529-9944 or greenacresrec.com
Skiing
(Cross-Country)
(See Parks listings for more information)
Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail.
Troll Hollow: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI. 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail. 651433-5141 or trollhaugen.com
Tennis
Bloomquist Park: 210 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood
Columbia Park: 1756 County Road 96, White Bear Township
Eagle Park: 5485 Township Drive, White Bear Township
Four Seasons Park: 5287 Hugo Road, White Bear Township
Longville Park: 5300 Portland Ave., White Bear Township Theatre (Live)
Children’s Performing Arts: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear
Lake. Theatre education for children. 651-336-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org
Lakeshore Players Theatre: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. Community theatre offers performing arts productions and classes. 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
The Zephyr Theatre: Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Held in the old Zephyr Train Depot in Stillwater. 651-300-4924 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
Trails for Hiking, Biking or Blading
(Also see Parks section of guide) Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve: Located at the corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave. in Stillwater. Includes multiuse trails open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The Brown’s Creek State Trail is a 5.9-mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater and also connects to other local park and trail systems. The trail is generally level and accessible to users of all abilities.
Bruce Vento Regional Trail:
Thirteen miles of paved pedestrian and biking trails passing through St. Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake. ramseycounty.us
Gateway Trail:
This 18.3-mile State Trail cuts through sections of urban areas, parks, lakes, wetlands and fields in Ramsey and Washington counties. Also offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, as well as in Phalen-Keller Regional Park and other destinations in Washington County. Level trail is wheelchair accessible. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. Parking available near the intersection of Hwy. 36 and I-694, south of the intersection of County Rd. B and White Bear Ave., at the Maplewood Community Center near Lake Masterman on Hwy. 96 in Grant, at the trail’s eastern end at Pine Point or where permitted
The Gateway Trail connects locally.
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Apples for everybody. Apples in pies, apples in doughnuts, rollovers, muffins and bread. Apples in the freshest cider you’ve ever tasted. Apples for every taste and purpose.
C’mon out . . . we know there’s an apple to make you smile. PLUS... Strawberries and pumpkins in season.
Whats Happening at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
ENTERTAINMENT AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic
August 1-4, www.ptatc.com
Taste of White Bear Lake Community fund raiser presented by White Bear Lake Rotary, Sept. 7, 2-5pm
Corn Maze
Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 to 3:00
Starting 9/28 through 10/20
BandanAhhh!
Music for the whole family Sept. 28 & 29
Pick your own Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 to 4:00
Starting 10/5 through 10/20
Run and Walk for the Apples 9am, Oct 19
Pride of the Prairie – Bill Cagely Music of all ages for all ages Oct. 12 & 13
Strawberry Season
Ready Picked and Strawberry Bakery, Mid-June through Early July; Hours vary with Harvest
Apple Season
Mid-August through February, Weekends in March; Seasonal Hours
Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Eve
Reserve your pies and gifts. Open until 12pm
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along public roads and streets near trail intersections. dnr.state. mn.us.
Lake Avenue Trail:
Paved trail along White Bear Lake shoreline from Cottage Park to White Bear Lake County Park.
Lake Links Trail:
Designated bike trail around White Bear Lake. Some sections have designated lanes for biking/ walking. Some sections share road shoulder.
Loop Trail St. Croix River Crossing:
The 4.7-mile loop trail spans areas of Stillwater and Houlton, WI and includes river crossings at the historic Lift Bridge and the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge. Open to bicycles and pedestrians. Parking in Stillwater main trailhead on Wisconsin side includes parking area at Houlton Hill across the street from Houlton Elementary School, restrooms and picnic area. For information and trail maps, go to sccwi.gov
Streetcar Trail: Parallel to Lincolntown Avenue, Mahtomedi.
Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail: Follows the original Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail Line and runs through North Branch to the southern border of Chisago County where it becomes Hardwood Creek Trail and continues south to downtown Hugo.
Water Parks
Tropics Indoor Water Park: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov
Battle Creek Waterworks: 2401 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Outside - Seasonal. 651-266-0335 or ramseycounty.us
Wineries
7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy. 96, Dellwood. 651-4786300 or 7vinesvineyard.com
Rustic Roots Winery: 20168 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia. 651-433-3311 or rusticroots.wine
St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com
Two Silo Winery and Vineyard: 7040 117th Street N., Grant. 651493-6763 or twosilofarmhouse. com
White Bear Meadery: 1320 County Road D, Maplewood. 651-352-9552 or whitebearmeadery.com
YMCA
Shoreview YMCA: 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-483-2671 or ymcanorth.org
White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103 or ymcanorth. org
Bicyclists begin a loop around White Bear Lake along the Lake Links Trail starting at the Saputo Station shelter on the south shore.
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Toddler (16 months - 36 months)
Preschool (3 years - 4 years)
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years - 5 years)
Infant (6 weeks - 16 months)
Infant (6 weeks - 16 months)
Infant (6 weeks - 16 months)
Toddler (16 months - 36 months)
Private, All-Day Kindergarten
Toddler (16 months - 36 months)
Toddler (16 months - 36 months)
Preschool (3 years - 4 years)
Preschool (3 years - 4 years)
Preschool (3 years - 4 years)
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years - 5 years)
Before & After School Care (K - 4th)
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years - 5 years)
School-Age Summer Camps (K - 4th)
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years - 5 years)
Private, All-Day Kindergarten
Full-Time
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Part-Time Schedules
Kindergarten
Before & After School Care (K - 4th)
(K - 4th) School-Age
School-Age Summer Camps (K - 4th)
Full-Time & Part-Time Schedules
Accepted
Dining & Lodging
Abundant options: Breakfast to dinner
When it comes to food and drinks, White Bear Lake and its surrounding areas are home to some of the best dining opportunities east of the Twin Cities.
Finding a meal, drink or treat you enjoy is an easy endeavor in the area, as the restaurants, breweries, cafes and more have a little bit of everything for anyone.
Start with a cup of coffee and baked treat from one of many coffee shops or bakeries. When lunch rolls around, trust the local deli and cafe experts to make a BLT, reuben, sub… you name it.
The options are endless come dinner time. From steak, to walleye, to sushi, to tacos, the restaurants in the White Bear Lake area have every craving
covered. Not only can customers look forward to a magnificent meal, but most locations have plentiful selections of beer, wine and cocktails.
After a full day of eats don’t forget to grab a sweet treat from a restaurant, shop or bakery.
Threaded through all the businesses in White Bear Lake and surrounding areas is a touching commitment to community from both owners and customers.
A number of business owners are from the area, and have been here a significant amount of time. They are eager to serve their fellow community members and be a business the locals can’t go without.
On the flip side, many customers hope to see local businesses thrive and to have places to gather with friends or family. Catch sports teams and their families at restaurants after a big win, or find long-time friends catching up over lunch at a local cafe.
It is safe to say the businesses and locals cannot go without one another.
Truly, there is no shortage of restaurants and more to enjoy in the White Bear Lake area. Whether you’re trying somewhere new or stopping in as a regular, the dining establishments of White Bear Lake are thrilled to welcome all.
Seasonal outdoor dining locations are abundant in the area, including the patio at Washington Square in downtown White Bear Lake.
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Government
Federal Elected Officials
U.S. House of Representatives 4th District
Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL)
District Office: 661 LaSalle St., #110, St. Paul, MN 55114
District 33 (includes Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant, and Willernie) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2213, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4351, sen.karin.housley@ senate.mn.gov
Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL)
District 36 (includes White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, and Gem Lake)
95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3103, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-1253, sen.heather. gustafson@senate.mn.gov
Sen. Judy Seeberger (DFL)
District 41 (includes Grant)
95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2109, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-8060, sen.judy. seeberger@senate.mn.gov
Sen. Tou Xiong (DFL)
District 44 (includes Pine Springs) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3203, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6820, sen.tou.xiong@ senate.mn.gov
Minnesota House of Representatives
Rep. Patti Anderson (R)
District 33A (includes Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant, and Willernie)
Centennial Office Building, 2nd Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-3018
rep.patti.anderson@house.mn.gov
Rep. Elliott Engen (R)
District 36A (includes White Bear Township)
Centennial Office Building, 2nd Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2365
rep.elliott.engen@house.mn.gov
Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
District 36B (includes White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, and Gem Lake)
Centennial Office Building, 5th Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4342
rep.brion.curran@house.mn.gov
Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL)
District 44B (includes Pine Springs)
Centennial Office Building, 5th Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-1188
rep.leon.lillie@house.mn.gov
United States Post Offices
Toll-free: 1-800-275-8777
White Bear Lake
2223 Fifth St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-762-1437
Ramsey County Government Centers: East - 160 E Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101
West - 50 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners serving the White Bear Area
District 1 (Includes Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township): Nicole Joy Frethem 651-266-8362 or district1@ ramseycounty.us.
District 7 (Includes White Bear Lake): Victoria Reinhardt 651-266-8363 or victoria. reinhardt@co.ramsey.mn.us
Where To Go
General Information: 651-266-8500
Assessor: 651-266-2131
Attorney: 651-266-3222
Board of Commissioners: 651-2668350
Conservation District: 651-266-0300
Court Administration: 651-266-8266
Elections & Voting: 651-266-2171
Household Hazardous Waste: 651633-3279
Human Resources: 651-266-2700
Immunizations: 651-266-1234
Information Services/IT: 651-2663400
Jury Information: 651-266-8200
Land Management/Zoning: 651-2669008
Library - Law: 651-266-8391
Library - Main: 651-486-2200
Parks & Recreation: 651-266-0300
Property Management: 651-2662269
Property Records & Taxes: 651-2662000
Public Health: 651-266-2400
Public Works: 651-266-7100
Recycling: 651-633-3279
Senior Services: 651-266-4444
Sheriff (administration): 651-2669333
Snow Plow: 651-266-PLOW
Social Services: 651-266-4444
The golden quadriga at the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul.
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Government
Tax Information: 651-266-2000
Veterans Services: 651-266-2545
Vital Records: 651-266-2400
Yard Waste & Compost: 651-6333279
Register a car; Driver’s license and state ID cards; Passports; Hunting and fishing license: White Bear Lake License Bureau, 4701 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651429-8525
Marriage license: St. Paul - 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55107, 651266-2000
Washington County
Government Center:
14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-430-6002, washingtoncountymn.gov.
County Administrator: Kevin Corbid, 651-430-6002
Washington County Commissioners serving the White Bear Area
District 1 (includes Dellwood, Grant, Precinct 1 in Mahtomedi): Fran Miron, 651-430-6211, fran. miron@co.washington.mn.us
District 2 (includes Birchwood, Pine Springs, Willernie, portion of White Bear Lake in Washington County (Ward 4, Precinct 2) and Precinct 2 in Mahtomedi):
Stan Karwoski 651-430-6212, stan. karwoski@co.washington.mn.us
Where To Go
General Information: 651-430-6000
TTY: 651-430-6246
Website: washingtoncountymn.gov
Accounting & Finance: 651-4306030
Administration (County): 651-4306001
Assessment - County Assessor: 651-
430-6175
Attorney (County): 651-430-6115
Board of Commissioners: 651-4306001
Central Services: 651-351-8340
Community Corrections/Probation: 651-430-6900
Community Services: 651-430-6455
Courthouse: 651-413-8030
Court Administration: 651-413-8030
Elections & Voting: 651-430-6790
Historic Courthouse: 651-275-7075
Human Resources: 651-430-6081
Information Technology: 651-4306411
Land Management/Zoning: 651-4304300
Law Library: 651-430-6330
Libraries (main): 651-275-8500
Parks: 651-430-4300
Personnel (Human Resources): 651430-6081
Property Records & Taxpayer Services: 651-430-6175
Public Health & Environment: 651430-6655
Public Works: 651-430-4300
Sheriff: 651-439-9381 or 651430-7600 (Always use 911 in an emergency).
Surveyor: 651-430-6875
Tax Information: 651-430-6175
Transportation: 651-430-4300
Veterans Services: 651-430-6578
Vital Records: 651-430-6175
Washington Conservation District: 651-330-8220
Workforce Center: 651-275-8650
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert St. N. St Paul, MN 55101, 651-602-1000 or metrocouncil.org.
OVERVIEW:
The Met Council, established by the state Legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. The council works with local communities to operate the region’s largest bus system, collect and treat wastewater, engage communities and the public in planning for future growth, provide forecasts of the region’s population and household growth, provide affordable housing opportunities. provide planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails, and provide a framework for decisions and implementation for regional services including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management. Governance: The 17-member Met Council has 16 members who each represent a geographic district and one chairman, Charlie Zelle, who serves at-large. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments.
Serving the White Bear area
District 10 (includes Vadnais Heights)
Peter Lindstrom: 612-602-1095, peter.lindstrom@metc.state.mn.us District 11 (includes White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, Grant, White Bear Township, and Willernie)
“I was just thinking that, five years ago right now, we were prepping for the referendum to be on the ballot … The amount of building work that’s been done? It blows your mind when you sit down and think about it,” School District Board Member Jessica Ellison recently stated.
The renovated and expanded 9-12 high school is the flagship project of the 2019 $326 million bond referendum, and the completed building is opening its doors for the 2024-25 school year. Main features include The Union, which not only serves as the school’s cafeteria, but it also contains a student-run coffee shop titled “School Grounds” as well as the school store; career pathways islands, walk around, windowed areas that highlight White Bear’s programs designed for students interested in a specific field; and
learning studios, a breakout space with shifting boundaries based on each teacher’s needs. Each studio has “Flex Furniture” that provides different types of seating or standing options to accommodate a child’s learning style.
Now that the 9-12 students are all in one building, South Campus has transformed into Mariner Middle School. A new wing of classrooms and an additional gymnasium greet the inaugural attendees. Classroom blocks and hallways are grouped by color to ease navigation, especially for sixth graders. “Engagement in learning is always going to be primary for us,” says Mariner Middle School Principal Christina Pierre. “We want our students to have a voice. We want them to have choices in how they learn … and we want all these wonderful spaces we’re moving into to be
leveraged for student learning.”
Many of these wonderful spaces are White Bear’s updated elementary schools. Buildings like Oneka and Otter Lake Elementary have added five new classrooms. Lakeaires and Vadnais Heights Elementary now have orchestra rooms. Birch Lake and Lincoln have extended-day offices. All elementary schools also received updated classroom facilities and media center upgrades. Safety and security features were similarly enhanced.
Going forward, the district center offices will be moving to the Sunrise Park building this December and Central Middle School will expand into the space left behind. From top to bottom, White Bear Lake Area School District has shed its winter coat and is ready to roar.
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Students and family members enter the recently renovated and expanded White Bear Lake Area High School.
Education Public Schools
White Bear Lake Area Schools
Independent School District 624 District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651407-7500, isd624.org
Governance
The seven-member school board meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month during the school year. Business meetings are held in District Center, Community Room (Room 112) at 5:30 p.m. School board meetings are also viewable via livestream and broadcast on Suburban Community Channels channel 20 on Wednesdays at 2, 6 and 9 p.m., and 10 a.m. Thursdays.
Board Members
Scott Arcand: 651-270-0048 or scott.arcand@ isd624.org
Deb Beloyed: 330-338-1088 or deb.beloyed@ isd624.org
Kathleen Daniels: kathleen.daniels@isd624.org
Jessica Ellison: 651-259-3427 or jessica.ellison@ isd624.org
Christina Streiff Oji: chris.streiff-oji@isd624.org
Marge Newmaster: 651-653-2921 or Margaret. Newmaster@isd624.org
Angela Thompson: 651-207-7392 or Angela. Thompson@isd624.org
Administration
Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent, 651-407-7563 or wayne.kazmierczak@isd624.org
Registration
651-407-7674
Elementary Schools
Birch Lake Elementary (K-5) 1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-653-2776
Lakeaires Elementary (K-5)
3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2809
Lincoln Elementary (K-5)
1961 Sixth St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2820
Matoska International IB World School (K-5)
2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Township, 651-653-2847
North Star Elementary (K-5) 15198 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo, 651242-5500
Oneka Elementary (K-5)
4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo, 651-288-1800
Otter Lake Elementary (K-5) 1401 County Road H2, White Bear Township, 651-653-2831
Vadnais Heights Elementary (K-5) 3645 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, 651-653-2858
Willow Lane Elementary (K-5) 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-773-6170
Middle Schools (6-8)
Central Middle School
4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2888
Mariner Middle School
3551 McKnight Rd.., White Bear Lake, 651-773-6200
High School (9-12)
White Bear Lake Area High School
5040 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-444-6700
White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (9-12)
2449 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, 651-773-6400
Other Resources
Community Services & Recreation
4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, 651-407-7500
Early Childhood Program
Normandy Park Education Center 2482 E. County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3100
Senior Program
Normandy Park Education Center 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121
Transition Education Center 13497 Fenway Blvd. Circle N., Hugo, 651-773-6051
White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7696, wblaef.org
Mahtomedi Public Schools
Independent School District 832 District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651407-2000, mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
OVERVIEW:
Mahtomedi School District 832 covers approximately 28 square miles including the east shore of White Bear Lake and serves Willernie, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Pine Springs and portions of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Grant and White Bear Lake. School district resident population is nearly 17,000 and nearly 3,300 students. The district is supported in
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its efforts of innovation and support to students with the help of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO. The district operates a community education center, an early childhood program, two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and Mahtomedi Passages Transition Program.
District Enrollment:
Contact the district office for information about open enrollment.
GOVERNANCE:
Regular meetings of the Mahtomedi School Board occur once a month at the District Education Center, room 103, and can be viewed via Zoom. Check the district website for meeting dates and links. Meetings are also broadcast on SCC channel 20 on Mondays at 7 and 11 p.m., and 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
Mahtomedi Area Preschool (co-located with Wildwood Elementary School) 651-407-2441.
Mahtomedi Adventure Club (school-age care) 651-407-2037. Adult/Senior Programs 651- 407-2018.
Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation 651-406-2006, maefgives.org.
Head Start / Early Head Start Programs
2482 County Road F East, White Bear Lake. Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties caprw.org. Programs offered at: Normandy Park Education Center 482 County Road F White Bear Lake. Head Start is a quality child development program for birth to age 5 children and their families.
There is no cost to families who are accepted in the program. 651653-3107.
Preschools
Kids Under Construction Preschool 4821 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, 651-762-9596, kidsunderconstructionmn.com
Preschool Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Ave. White Bear Lake, 651-762-7884, ladcfamilies. org
Preschool Community of Grace Church 4000 Linden St. White Bear Lake, 651-478-7319, ladcfamilies.org
St. Jude’s Discovery Center 600 Mahtomedi Ave. Mahtomedi, 651-426-2562, stjudeofthelake.org
Preschools of St. Andrews 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, 651-426-3261, saintandrews.org
South Shore Trinity Preschool 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake 651-429-4293, sstlutheranpreschool.com
Charter Schools
Level Up Academy (K-8 Public Charter School)
2600 County Road E East, White Bear Lake, 651-408-5559, levelupacademy.org
Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School (K-12 public charter school)
100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights, 651-209-3910, afsahighschool.com
Private Schools
Frassati Catholic Academy (Pre-K-8) 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-429-7771, frassati-wbl. org
Education
Liberty Classical Academy (Pre-K-2) 10158 122nd St. N., Hugo, 651-4474033 (Grades 3-12) 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-7722777, liberyclassicalacademy.org
Hill-Murray Catholic School (7-12) 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood, 651-777-1376, hillmurray.org
Magnuson Christian School (K-8) 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, 651-478-7317, magnusonschool. org
Serves White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Birchwood Village, Dellwood and Gem Lake.
Fire Chief: Greg Peterson
Non-emergencies: 651-429-8568
Mahtomedi Fire Department
Serves Mahtomedi, Willernie, Pine Springs and portions of Grant.
Fire Chief: Terry Fischer
Non-emergencies: 651-747-3750
Stillwater Fire Department
Serves portion of Grant.
Fire Chief: Stuart Glaser
For non-emergencies: 651-351-4963
Social/Human Services
Community Resource Center of St. Andrew’s:
The new White Bear Lake Public Safety facility has room to house large, modern equipment. Paul Dols
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. Offers resources for emergency food assistance, shelter/housing, utilities, transportation, medical and dental care, clothing, furniture, personal care items; job search help; free community meal every Thursday 6-7 p.m. 651-762-9124 or saintandrews.org
Solid Ground - East Metro Place: 3521 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake
Helps families work toward selfsufficiency by providing affordable housing, supportive services, and educational opportunities. 651773-8401 or solidgroundmn.org
Greater Twin Cities United Way: Call 211 for Resource Helpline, 612340-7400 or gtcuw.org
Counseling
Public Safety
Northeast Youth & Family ServicesWhite Bear Lake Clinic: 1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake
Offers counseling, health education and support services to youth. Also family counseling, mental health services, educational services and senior chore services. 651-429-8544, nyfs.org
Food Shelves
White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf:
Serves residents within the White Bear Lake Area School District 624 and others in need. 1884 Whitaker Ave., White Bear Lake 651-407-5310 or www.
whitebearfoodshelf.org
White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf Community Market: 2446 County Road F., White Bear Lake, 651-407-5310 or www. whitebearfoodshelf.org
Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf: Serves residents within Mahtomedi School District 832. St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651395-5350 or stjudeofthelake.org
Public Health
Ramsey County Public Health: 651-266-2400, ramseycounty.us
Washington County Public Health and Environment: 651-430-6655, WashingtonCountyMN.gov
Public Safety
Senior Services
White Bear Area Senior Program: White Bear Area Senior Center 2484 East County Road F E., White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121, communityservices.isd624.org
Mahtomedi Senior Program:
Mahtomedi Senior Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651407-2018, communityed@isd832. net
Ramsey County Home and Community Care: 651-266-3613
Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services: 651-429-8526 or lakeareaseniors. org
Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433
Seniors Community Home-based Services: 651-266-3613
Senior Chore Service (Northeast Youth and Family Services): 651-429-8544, nyfs.org
Transportation
Newtrax:
Serves seniors, people with disabilities, and municipal organizations. 651-789-6221 or newtrax.org
Metro Transit: Bus service routes throughout Vadnais Heights and Shoreview. 612-373-3333 or metrotransit.org
Metro Mobility: Transportation/Services/MetroMobility-Home
Shared ride service for those with disabilities or health conditions. 651-602-1111 or metrocouncil.org
Transit Link Dial-a-Ride:
Curb-to-curb, minibus or van service for the general public. 651602-LINK (5465) or transitlink@ metc.state.mn.us
Parks & Nature
City Parks
Birchwood
Bloomquist Park: 210 Birchwood Ave. Tennis courts and a playground. Nordling Park is by this park at the end of Birchwood Ave. and is undeveloped.
Hall’s Marsh: Lake Ave. Undeveloped nature preserve.
Tighe-Schmitz Park: 410 Lake Ave. Picnic area, playground, soccer and softball fields, hockey rink with warming house.
Wildwood Park: 220 Wildwood Ave. Open space in the median of Wildwood Road. Access to White Bear Lake at the following easements: Ash, Elm, Dellwood and Birch beaches.
Mahtomedi
Chautauqua Park: 75-1/2 Quail St. Beach, canoe storage, picnic tables and benches.
Katherine Abbott Park: 1000 Lincolntown Ave. Picnic shelter (by reservation only), picnic area, canoe access, park center, outdoor toilet facilities and 76 acres of woods, meadows, and trails.
Mahtomedi Beach: 1045 Park Ave. Picnic facilities, swimming beach, outdoor shower, restroom and canoe storage rack.
Bridgewood Park: 4224 ½ Bridgewood Terrace Basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis and pickleball courts, seasonal restrooms facilities and trail connection.
Community Park: 641 County Road F East. Hockey rink with warming house, open skating, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields and trails.
Heritage Park: 4345 Heritage Court. Trails.
Kohler Meadows Park: 365 County Road F. Picnic tables and shelter, play equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields,
basketball hoop, tennis courts and bang board, seasonal restroom facilities and trails.
Elmwood Park: 3892 Elmwood Ave. Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Greenhaven Park: 4470 Greenhaven Drive. Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Morningside Park: 4485 Morningside Ave. Picnic tables and wetland area.
Oak Creek Park: 485 Oak Creek Drive. Picnic tables and playground equipment.
Vadnais Elementary School:
3645 Centerville Road. Basketball hoop, playground equipment, ball fields and soccer/football fields and seasonal restroom facilities.
Westfield Park:
520 Westfield Lane. Basketball hoop, hockey rink and warming house, open skating, picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts and bang board and trails.
Wolters Park: 1351 Willow Lake Blvd. Picnic tables, playground equipment and trails.
White Bear Lake
Bossard Park:
3765 Bellaire Ave. 17 acres west of Bellaire Ave. and south of Cedar Ave. Softball and soccer fields, picnic area, playground, sledding hill.
Cottage Park Nature Preserve: Across from Lions Park at White
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Bear Ave. and Cottage Park Road. Benches to enjoy the view of White Bear Lake.
Ebba Park:
3450 Ebba St. One acre south of Elm St. Picnic tables, softball field and playground.
Hidden Hollow Park: 4151 Myrle Ave. Nine acres between Bellaire Ave. and Myrle Ave. with entrance off Myrle at Lakeridge Drive. Picnic tables, playground, and dog-walking area.
Lions Park: 4410 Lake Ave. S. East of Cottage Park Road. Picnic area, restrooms, fishing dock with limited parking and a canoe rack.
Lakewood Hills: 2110 Orchard Lane between White Bear Ave. and McKnight Road. Four baseball fields, picnic area, shelters, fireplace, fishing, hiking trails, skateboard park and disc golf course.
Matoska Park: 4810 Lake Ave. N between Fourth and Seventh Streets. Historic Geist Gazebo, picnic area, restrooms, boat and canoe launch, sailboat marina, Seventh St. dock for swimming and a dog beach. Speiss landing marker commemorates Gerry Speiss’ sail across the Atlantic in his 10-foot boat, Yankee Girl.
McCarty Park: 1799 Elm St. Child play structures and picnic area.
Memorial Beach: 4980 Lake Ave. N. Picnic tables, restroom, outdoor shower and drinking fountain.
Podvin Park:
1700 9th St., just west of Bald Eagle Ave. Softball, soccer and football fields, picnic area, shelters, restrooms, playground, ice rinks with a warming house, skateboard park and basketball court.
Railroad Park: 4752 Hwy. 61 between Washington Ave. and Fourth St. Gazebo, flower gardens, benches and water fountain.
Ramaley Park: 1883 Park St., three acres between Second and Third Ave. on Park St. Playground, restrooms, ice rink and ball fields.
Rotary Nature Preserve: 4840 White Bear Parkway. Pavilion with fireplace, picnic tables, park lights, trails, restrooms, memorial.
Stellmacher Park: 3930 Linden St. Spans approximately nine acres between Linden St. and Highland Ave. Picnic area, shelter, playground equipment, baseball and soccer/ football fields and restrooms.
Varney Lake Park: 2051 Orchard Lane. Dog walking area.
West Park: 2350 11th St. Beach, restrooms, picnic tables, ball field, park shelter and playground.
Weyerhauser Park: 1705 9th St. 15 acres north between Otter Lake Road and Bald Eagle Blvd., next to the Weyerhauser Plant. Baseball fields and restrooms.
International visitors from Ukraine enjoy a picnic at West Park in White Bear Lake.
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Willow Marsh Reserve: 1710 Fair Oaks. Dog walking area.
Yost Park: 1856 Florence St. Five acres, picnic shelters, baseball field, trail, restrooms, ice rink and playground equipment.
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Anderson Park: 1188 Anderson Lane. Half-acre of undeveloped park.
Apple Tree Park: 4399 Oakmede Lane. Playground and basketball court.
Bellaire Beach: 2499 S Shore Blvd. Picnic area, shelter, swimming beach and swings.
Birch Park: 2150 Overlake Ave. Playground, picnic equipment and small ball field.
Brandlwood Park: 5801 Meadowview Drive. Playground, picnic area, skating rink and an open field.
Columbia Park: 1756 Highway 96 E. Playground, ball field, skating rink, two tennis courts, picnic shelter and soccer field.
Deer Meadow Park: 2625 Parkview Drive. Facilities include a paved trail, a picnic shelter, a playground and an open field.
Mead Park: 5130 Dillon St. Playground, baseball field, skating rink, two tennis courts, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit.
Meadowlands Park: 4600 Stoddart Circle. Playground, passive trails and benches.
Otter Park: 5868 Otterview Trail. Playground and sliding hill.
Polar Lakes Park (Community Park): 1280 Hammond Road. Two baseball fields, two softball fields, two lighted soccer fields, playground and picnic shelter.
Red Pine Park: 5860 Red Pine Blvd. Playground, ice skating, basketball court and sledding hills.
Walhof Park: 5335 Reed Place. Playground and skating rink.
Dog Parks
The following off-leash dog parks provide an opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize. Dogs must be under the effective control of their owners, keepers or guardians.
White Bear Dog Beach: Located at Matoska Park, Lake Avenue and 7th Street. More information at whitebearlake.org.
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park: 5750 Otter Lake Road in White Bear Township features 10 fenced acres. Further information is available at 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us.
Battle Creek Regional Park: 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Playground, picnic areas, off-leash dog area, Waterworks Family Aquatic Center, biking, walking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails.
County & Regional Parks
Ramsey County Parks
ramseycounty.us
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park: Bald Eagle Section, 5800 Hugo Road, White Bear Township; Otter Lake Section, 5750 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 885 acres including Bald Eagle Lake, Otter Lake and Tamarack Nature Center. Hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing (rentals available), boating, picnicking (one shelter),
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off-leash dog park and activities at Tamarack Nature Center.
Battle Creek Regional Park: 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Playground, picnic areas, off-leash dog area, Waterworks Family Aquatic Center, biking, walking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails.
Island Lake County Park: 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. 22acre picnic area on the east side of the lake, 41-acre golf course and teaching center on the northwest side of the lake and a 30-acre natural area on the southwest side of the lake. Guarded swimming beach, picnic area, shelters, ballfield, two sand volleyball courts, boat launch, fishing pier, trails, playground, and shoreline fishing.
Lake Gervais County Park: 2420 Edgerton St., Little Canada. Picnic area, unguarded swimming beach, play area and fishing pier.
Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview.
1,019 acres consisting of five lakes and wetlands surrounded by wooded hills and ridges. Swimming beach with lifeguard and concessions, fishing, bike and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, children’s play areas, boat access, sand volleyball, more than five miles of paved trails.
Tony Schmidt Regional Park: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. On 230-acre Lake Johanna, with wetlands surrounded by steep wooded hills. Hiking, biking, swimming (lifeguard services), boat launch, fishing and picnic tables (one pavilion and one shelter).
Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. 11-acre park moderately to heavily wooded. The park is narrow and positioned between residential properties. Boat launch, 200-foot swimming beach (unguarded), play area, two small picnic shelters and a game field area.
Playground, shoreline fishing, biking and walking trails.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach:
5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 900 feet of shoreline on 2,400-acre White Bear Lake with boat launch, fishing, playground, picnic area.
Washington County Parks
washingtoncountymn.gov
Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. 1,800 acres of excellent natural resource features, including the St. Croix Valley/ northeast ground moraine and high-quality upland and wetland wildlife habitat. Boat launch, fishing pier, and swimming on Big Marine Lake; paved hiking trails, cross-country skiing, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo.
A water feature in the play area at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township is a popular summer afternoon destination.
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2,165 acres; 80 percent of acreage set aside for preservation and protection. Gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape, including forest and prairie. View wildlife, canoe, camp, fish, picnic shelters, swim, cross-country ski under 5.5 miles of lighted ski trails, Nordic Center with restrooms and vending machines, snowshoeing, dog walking trails, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking, play area. No recreational equipment rentals.
Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Square Lake Park is designated as a special regional recreational feature by the Metropolitan Council and offers some of the clearest waters in
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Minnesota, drawing scuba divers from throughout the region. Boat launch, canoe (access to Square Lake), fishing (pier), picnic, scuba diving and a swimming beach.
Nature Centers
Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township. 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us.
320-acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than four miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms; Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area and Garden with tree forts,
climbing cliffs, play stream, garden and mud table.
Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. 763324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com. Trails, gardens and a visitors’ center with exhibits, restrooms and kayak rentals; summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events. Part of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, which includes Chomonix Golf Course, Rice Creek campground, Centennial Lake Beach; also picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, fishing pier, playgrounds, and cross country ski trails, boat and equipment rentals.
City Information
Birchwood Village
cityofbirchwood.com
Population: 863 (census.gov)
City Government & Resources City Hall: 207 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood, MN 55110.
Phone: 651-426-3403 Fax: 651-426-7747
Office hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, or by appointment.
City Council
The city is overseen by an elected five-member council which includes the mayor. The council meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Village Hall.
Council members
Mayor Margaret Ford: margaret.ford@cityofbirchwood. com.
Meets at 7:30 p.m. the Tuesday following the first Monday of each month at Mahtomedi Public Works Dept., 1250 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi
Council members
Mayor Randilynn Christensen: 651-788-5424.
Brandon Dahl
Conrad Adams
Chris Kardashian
Pat Kinney
City Information
City staff:
City Administrative Clerk: Vickie Keating, 651-770-5720, cityclerk@cityofpinesprings.org
Treasurer: Nick Truso
Police: Washington County Sheriff, 651439-9381
Fire: Oakdale Fire Dept., 651-731-8886
FAQs
Where do residents vote?
Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.
Which water management organizations represent residents?
Valley Branch Watershed District, P.O. Box 838, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, 651-770-1730 or vbwd.org.
White Bear Lake
whitebearlake.org
Population: 24,883 (census.gov)
City Government & Resources
City Hall: 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651-429-8526
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays
City Council
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Council meetings can be watched live or at set times on Channel 16 at rwcable.com
Council members
Mayor Dan Louismet: 651-462-4800, mayor@ whitebearlake.org
Bill Walsh, Ward 1: 651-373-1819, ward1@ whitebearlake.org
Township administrative offices: 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110
Phone: 651-747-2750
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
Town Board
A three-member board of supervisors governs the township. They meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Heritage Hall, a meeting facility and office that they share with the City of Gem Lake and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, located at 4200 Otter Lake Rd. (at the intersection of Otter Lake Rd. and Goose Lake Rd).
Town Board members
Board Chair: Ed Prudhon, 651-747-2774 ext. 1, Ed.Prudhon@whitebeartownship. org.
Board Supervisor: Steve Ruzek, 651-747-2774 ext. 2, Steve.Ruzek@whitebeartownship. org.
Board Supervisor: Tom Riedesel, 651-7472774 ext. 3, Tom.Riedesel@ whitebeartownship.org.
Township staff
Town Administrator: Patrick Christopherson, 651747-2768, Pat.christopherson@ whitebeartownship.org
