Frequently Asked Questions

 

 Do I need a permit for a recreational fire?

No, you do not need a permit for a recreational fire which means a fire that is set for cooking, warming or ceremonial purposes as long as the flames are no wider than 3 feet and no higher than 3 feet.  The fire also needs to be located five feet away from from all combustible material. 

The City of Royalton no longer allows fires outside of the recreational fire.  

At NO TIME is it allowed to burn anything but vegetative material (wood or brush)  It is illegal to burn any type of garbage with or without a permit.


 What is the recycling pick up schedule?

Garbage is picked up is every Thursday morning starting at 6 am.

Recycling is every Thursday morning starting at 6 am.


 At what point do the snowplows clean the streets?

The Public Works Department determines if the streets needs to be plowed if there is more than 2 inches of snow on the streets. 

 Who do I contact to rent a park shelter?

All city parks are open from dawn until dusk. 

Memorial Park - The Gazebo can be reserved for $50.00 + tax (resident) $75.00 + tax (non-resident) by calling City Hall at 320-584-5900

Splash Park - The pavillion at the splash park can be reserved with a $50.00 + tax (resident) $75.00 + tax (non-resident) 

A $50.00 refundable damage deposit is required at time of reservation. Contact City Hall for more information at 320-584-5900.

All other parks are open to the public and cannot be reserved. 


 

 What are City Hall's office hours?

Mondays             8am - 4pm
Tuesdays            8am - 4pm
Wednesdays       8am - 4pm
Thursdays           8am - 4pm
Fridays                Closed


  What are cross rocks?

Cross rocks or "fairy stones" are actually stauraolite minerals that come in the shape of a cross.Click on this link to find cross rocks and where to look for them.

 Where do I find Cross Rocks?

Blanchard Dam, 3 miles from Royalton, is only one of a handful of places to find Cross Rocks.

 

 How do I get to the Splash Park?

Route 1: Coming from the South-Turn Right at the Stop light and turn Left onto Birch Street.  Follow Birch Street North.  Continue following Birch Street North through Stop sign and take a Right onto Plattewood Drive.  Follow road around housing development until you see the Splash Park.  

Route 2: Coming from the South-  Turn Right onto Maple Street by the American Legion.  At Stop sign take a Left onto Birch Street.  Follow road north, take a Right onto Plattewood Drive and follow road around housing development until you see the Splash Park.  

Route 3:  Coming from the North- Take a Left onto Maple Street by the American Legion.  At Stop sign take a Left onto Birch Street.  Follow road north, take a Right onto Plattewood Drive and follow road around housing development until you see the Splash Park.