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Black River Beach

A Black River beach with swimming, fishing access, showers, accessible parking, and two reservable open-air pavilions.

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Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, pavilion, lawn, and accessible parking
Photo: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0

Park information

Details about Black River Beach.

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Park featuresOfficial details and additions from local visitors.

What the park department lists

  • Black River beach and fishing access
  • North and South open-air pavilions
  • Indoor bathrooms, showers, and drinking fountains
  • Accessible and off-street parking

Confirmed features

  • Reservable space
  • Dogs allowed
  • Fishing
  • Water access
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic area
  • Shelter
  • Off-street parking
Visitor notesRecent public review themes with source links.

These are themes from recent public reviews, not our own rating or a firsthand visit report.

  • Visitors value the nearby sandy beach for swimming, fishing, picnics, and time by the river.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the beach's convenience for a short family outing or an easy cool-down on a hot day.
  • Some public reviews raise cleanliness or lifeguard-staffing concerns, so current conditions matter.

Good to know: Check the City's current beach conditions and supervision information before planning a swim.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Wanderlog visitor reviews.

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Official park information

The City lists indoor bathrooms, drinking fountains, lighting, off-street and disabled parking, and North and South pavilions built in 2010 and 2013.

Open City of La Crosse: Black River Beach
Address
1433 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Park hours
Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Details checked
July 2026
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Dog policy
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Review themes checked July 2026