State Park · Minnesota, United States
William O'Brien State Park
William O'Brien State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,783 acres (722 ha), established in 1947.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,783 acres (722 ha) |
| Established | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 45.2192° N, 92.7658° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About William O'Brien State Park
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Marine, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles north of Marine |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 32.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is William O'Brien State Park?
William O'Brien State Park is in Minnesota, United States (45.2192° N, 92.7658° W).
When was William O'Brien State Park established?
William O'Brien State Park was established in 1947, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is William O'Brien State Park?
William O'Brien State Park covers 1,783 acres (722 ha).
How do I get to William O'Brien State Park?
The nearest town is Marine, Minnesota. about 2 miles north of Marine.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_O'Brien_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).