Welcome to Washington County Public Works.

Public Works employs approximately 160 permanent workers, plus over 100 seasonal staff. The Public Works mission is: "To plan, build, and maintain a better Washington County." Public Works consists of six divisions: the Parks Division, the Building Services Division, the Surveyor Division, the Internal Services Division, the Planning Division, and the Transportation Division.

The Public Works main office and North Shop is located at 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082.
Other Public Works locations include:

• Public Works South Shop - 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129
• Building Services - Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
• Washington County Historic Courthouse - 101 West Pine St, Stillwater, MN 55082
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve - 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
• Big Marine Park Reserve - 17495 Manning Train N, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
• Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park - 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
• St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park - 10191 St. Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033

We take pride in working as a team to deliver quality projects and services to the public. We do this with a keen awareness to efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

Washington County Vision
A great place to live, work and play...today and tomorrow.

Washington County Mission
Providing quality services through responsible leadership, innovation, and the cooperation of dedicated people.

Washington County Goals

• To promote the health, safety, and quality of life of residents.
• To provide accessible, high-quality services in a timely and respectful manner.
• To address today’s needs while proactively planning for the future.
• To maintain public trust through responsible use of public resources, accountability, and openness of government.

Washington County Values

• Ethical: to ensure public trust through fairness, consistency, and transparency.
• Stewardship: to demonstrate tangible, cost-effective results and protect public resources.
• Quality: to ensure that services delivered to the public are up to the organization’s highest standards.
• Responsive: to deliver services that are accessible, timely, respectful and efficient.
• Respectful: to believe in and support the dignity and value of all members of this community.
• Leadership: to actively advocate for and guide the County toward a higher quality of life.

Washington County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment and Vision
Washington County commits to a vibrant workplace and community that practices engagement, representation, and service to all members inclusively and equitably with dignity and respect. 

DEI Ecosystem
The term "DEI ecosystem" means the network that includes efforts and practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It represents the interconnectedness of various elements, such as policies, programs, resources, and allies, working together to foster diversity, promote equity, and ensure inclusion in Washington County.