New Location
Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation
95 West Beau Street, Suite 115
Washington, PA 15301 

The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for 5,500 acres of park land in Washington County, offering picnic shelters, nature trails, bicycle and bridle trails, hunting and fishing, as well as recreational programs, and special events. 

The Department is in charge of Mingo Creek, Cross Creek, and Ten Mile Creek County Parks, and the Washington County portion of the Panhandle Trail. All of the county parks are open all year long and house two covered bridges. Activities within these parks are controlled through a permit system. Parks and Recreation is responsible for maintenance of these parks.

Shelter Rentals
The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will begin accepting Shelter Reservations for the 2025 Season in Mingo Creek, Cross Creek and Ten Mile Creek County Parks on Monday, January 13, 2025. 

Please Note: We are now utilizing Tyler Technologies for most shelter reservations and program registrations. Shelter reservations for the 2025 season will be accepted on-line, by phone, in person or by mail on Monday, January 13, 2025 beginning at 9:00 am. To reserve a shelter on-line visit https://www.washingtoncopa.gov/parks-and-recreation. For those wishing to complete the process online, an account will need to be created before making a reservation. It is important to note, currently the Tyler system is not compatible with hand-held devices. 

Parks & Recreation Facility Rentals & Class Registration

To make a shelter reservation by phone, call the Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation at 724-228-6867. As in past years, we expect a high volume of phone calls, please be patient. Only shelter reservations will be accepted on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.  

A reservation for shelter use is required and must be made at least 7 days in advance. 

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 the Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation Office will resume normal daily office procedures. Shelter Reservations and all other 2025 Park Permits will be accepted. Cash, check or credit card payment will be accepted. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

The following permits will not be available on-line in 2025:  

• Boat Permits
• Fall Wagon Ride Permits 
• Commercial Photography Permits
• Horseback Riding Permits 
• Hunting Application 
• Metal Detecting Permits 
• Model Airfield Permits 

Online Services

• Register for classes & reserve pavilions
• Take the Interactive Shelter Tour
• 2024 Shelter Rental Permit Application