Rognlien Park | Beltrami County

Rognlien Park, often referred to as the “Jewel” of the Beltrami County Park system, is located on Grant Lake 7 miles west of Bemidji and 1 mile southwest of the City of Wilton. The park was acquired by the State of Minnesota in 1937 from M.A. Rognlien as a memorial to his son. In 2006 Beltrami County obtained the park from the State with the stipulation that the County continues to manage the site as a park.

A park host is on site to ensure appropriate behavior by park users, to answer questions, and provide information. It is important to Beltrami County Natural Resource Management Department that you, as well as others who visit Rognlien Park, enjoy your stay.

Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

Facilities and Amenities: Open air shelter with a picnic table, playground, swimming beach, multiple picnic tables on park grounds, fire pits, vault toilets, hand pump well, winter fishing access, boat launch, and fishing pier.

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BOATS: Watercraft may not land at a non-designated access or operate in swimming areas.

CAMPING: No camping is allowed at Rognlien Park.

ENFORCEMENT: Any infraction of the Developed County Parks and Recreation Area Ordinance constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable by law.

EXPLOSIVES: Firecrackers/fireworks are prohibited.

FIRES: Any open fire must be in a fireplace, grill, or other suitable container. Camp stoves or charcoal burners may be used provided they do not create a hazard to the area or to others. No fire may be left unattended.

GARBAGE: Rognlien Park is the only location the County provides dumpsters during the summer season and all waste must be properly disposed of within the dumpsters. No garbage generated off-site is allowed in County waste containers.

GENERAL CONDUCT: Engaging in disorderly conduct, fighting, using offensive or obscene language, or making noise to arouse alarm or resentment of others is prohibited. No soliciting or conducting public gatherings without permission.

HORSES: No livestock or horses are allowed in Rognlien Park.

PETS: Pets must be personally attended to and on a leash not more than six feet in length and under the handler’s control. Any pet off-leash at the dog beach must be under immediate voice command. No animal shall disrupt or deprive others from using an area. No pets allowed at the swimming beach. Pet waste must be properly disposed of from mowed/maintained areas. Vault toilets cannot be used for waste disposal.

SWIMMING: Swimming is only allowed at the designated swim beach. No swimming at the boat landing.

VEHICLES: ATVs, OHMs, and ORVs are not permitted off pavement in Rognlien Park.

Abridged from the Developed County Parks and Recreation Area Ordinance. The above rules relate to Rognlien Park. All other rules covered under the Ordinance are still in effect even though they are not listed in this abridged version.