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With the upcoming July 4th fireworks and other events in Stillwater, we’d like to provide some information about parking and where you can and can’t watch the fireworks display this year.
Parking
If you are planning to visit the Stillwater area for July 4th festivities and fireworks, parking will be available in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will be able to park if space is available at the Main Trailhead lot across from the Houlton Elementary School and at the newly completed park and ride lot south of Wisconsin Hwy 35 and adjacent snow storage area. Parking also will be available along specific Town of St. Joseph roadways to then access the Loop Trail to the new St. Croix River Crossing bridge. Maps of available parking are found on the project website at: bit.ly/2XCt1Ys
However there will be no facilities (restroom, water, etc.) available in Wisconsin, so plan accordingly.
A limited amount of parking is also available at the new Minnesota Upper Loop Trail parking lot on the east side of Hwy 95 just south of downtown Stillwater.
And since the Stillwater Lift Bridge is currently being rehabilitated, there is no access to the Lift Bridge from either Wisconsin or Minnesota. There also is no access to the St. Croix River from Wisconsin and old Wisconsin Hwy 64 and old County E are both closed to the public.
No stopping or parking on St. Croix River bridge
Stopping to let off passengers or parking on the new St. Croix River bridge or on Wisconsin Hwy 35 over Hwy 64 is prohibited. Law enforcement officers from both Minnesota and Wisconsin will be present during July 4th activities to keep traffic flowing across the new bridge and on Minnesota Hwy 36, Hwy 95 and Wisconsin Hwy 35 and 64.
And please remember, stay out of any construction zones in either state
Final construction of the loop trail system in Wisconsin continues. The public is prohibited from entering these construction areas due to construction vehicles, uneven terrain, excavation and other unsafe conditions that pose a risk to anyone who wanders through the work area. In addition, anyone who does not belong in the area could be cited for trespassing. Your cooperation is appreciated to keep everyone safe during construction. Please follow trail maps for access to the Loop Trail in both states.
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