William O'Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park
The St. Croix River at William O'Brien State Park
Map showing the location of William O'Brien State Park
Map showing the location of William O'Brien State Park
Location of William O'Brien State Park in Minnesota
Map showing the location of William O'Brien State Park
Map showing the location of William O'Brien State Park
William O'Brien State Park (the United States)
LocationWashington, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates45°13′9″N 92°45′57″W / 45.21917°N 92.76583°W / 45.21917; -92.76583
Area1,520 acres (6.2 km2)
Elevation801 ft (244 m)[1]
Established1947
Governing bodyMinnesota Department of Natural Resources

William O'Brien State Park is a 1,520-acre (6.2 km2) state park of Minnesota, USA, along the St. Croix River. Its hiking trails traverse rolling glacial moraine, riparian zones, restored oak savanna, wooded areas and bogs. It is a popular place for birdwatching, picnics, camping, cross-country skiing, canoeing, fishing, and other typical outdoor recreational activities.

The park is located approximately two miles north of the town of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

  1. ^ "William O'Brien State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1980. Retrieved February 25, 2011.

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