Official overview
What the park agency lists.
The City says the pond is dredged, aerated, and stocked with fish, while both the park and playground are wheelchair accessible.
View City of La Crosse: Chad Erickson Memorial ParkBack to parks
La Crosse
Chad Erickson Memorial Park
A 22.5-acre accessible park with Vietnam Veterans Pond, a playground, accessible fishing platforms, trail access, bathrooms, parking, and reservable open-air shelter space.
AccessibleFishingPlayground
Chad Erickson Memorial Park photosComing soon
Help improve this guide
Share a current park photo.
Playground views are especially helpful. Submit only a photo you took, and avoid close-up faces or readable license plates.
Community feedback
What the community says.
These are dated, neutral themes from public visitor feedback. They are not a Coulee Region Parks Guide rating or a personal visit report.
- Visitors describe a quiet, tucked-away setting with ponds, woods, and paved paths for an easy walk.
- Families repeatedly mention the small playground, accessible fishing areas, and nature-classroom features.
- Reviews call out the stroller- and wheelchair-friendly paved route through the wooded area.
Good to know: Some visitors note that the playground is designed for younger children and does not include swings.
Themes checked July 2026 from Wanderlog visitor reviews.
Verified features
What is available at this park.
- Vietnam Veterans Pond with accessible fishing platforms
- Wheelchair-accessible playground
- Bike racks and bike-share station
- Indoor bathrooms, accessible parking, and trail access
- Reservable open-air shelter with power
Before you go
Practical details
- Address
- 3601 Park Lane Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Official source
- City of La Crosse: Chad Erickson Memorial Park
- Map location
- Get directions
- Community feedback
- Review themes checked July 2026