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• Rice County is seeking campground hosts for the 2012 camping season at McCullough Park Campground on Shields Lake near Faribault, MN.  Free camping site in exchange for duties including camper registration, cleaning, mowing and light grounds work.  Application materials and further information can be found below or by calling Rice County Environmental Services at 507-332-6113 or via email RCPlanningZoning@co.rice.mn.us

• McCullough Park - Campground Host Program
• Campground Host Volunteer Application
• Volunteer Services Agreement
• Background Check Form

• Go Southeast MN

Go Southeast MN is your guide to walking and biking routes, parks, farmers markets and other resources in Southeast Minnesota communities that support healthy living.

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Department Overview

The Parks & Facilities Department plans, manages and conducts the physical operation, maintenance and capital renewal of Rice County buildings, parks and other facilities.

The mission of the Parks & Facilities Department is to operate and maintain Rice County facilities efficiently in support of the optimum health, safety and productivity of Rice County employees and citizens. This department also operates and maintains parks that facilitate outdoor recreational activities and the enjoyment of the natural environment of Rice County.

Ackman Park	Albers Park	Cannon River Wilderness Area
Caron Park	Falls Creek Park	Heron Island
Hirdler Park	Kalina Park	King Mill Park
McCullough Park & Campground	Shager Park