Parks Department
Director: Chuck Wocken
Welcome to Stearns County Parks! 
We hope you will enjoy our beautiful parks!
Click "Parks of Stearns County" (at the left) for detailed information for each park.
Our Mission Statement: To provide natural resource-oriented parks and outdoor recreation opportunities, that enhance the quality of life of Stearns County residents through physical fitness, community building and economic vitality.
About the Parks Department
The Stearns County Parks Department was established in 1974. The Parks Department is the operating arm of the Stearns County Park Commission.
This department carries the responsibility for acquisition, planning, development, administration, and daily maintenance of over 1200 acres of parks and trails.
Funding for the present park program comes through the State Legislature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Transportation Enhancement Act (TEA-21) and the local property tax levy for the Park Fund.
Volunteer for Ski Patrol!
We have opportunities for individuals to participate in Ski Patrol at any of our four parks. You may choose which park is most convenient for you. You may choose from:
- Quarry Park, (Hours: 4PM-11PM)
- Warner Lake Park*
- Mississippi River County Park*
- Kraemer Lake/Wildwood Park *
*These parks don't have lighting, so you will want to sign up for daylight hours.
You should be at least an intermediate skier and be familiar with the park you patrol.
If you sign up for 2-2hour shifts, you will receive a free Quarry Park annual parking permit.
There will be a short orientation in December you will be required to attend. We will notify volunteers when we determine the dates and times offered. Ski patrol runs from December 15, 2009 - February 28, 2010.
To sign up please contact Pete or Wendy at 255-6172, or leave a voice mail. You can also email parkinfo@co.stearns.mn.us Thanks for volunteering.
The Master Plan for our newest park, Rockville County Park is complete.
Former Peck property.
Tamarack bog in Rockville County Park.