Onalaska

Great River Landing

A 54-acre waterfront trailhead with a playground, visitor center, and access to the Great River State Trail, Wittenberg Marsh, Lake Onalaska, and the Black and Mississippi Rivers.

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Aerial view of Great River Landing beside Lake Onalaska at sunset — Photo: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia Commons CC0 1.0

Park information

Details about Great River Landing.

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What the park department lists

Great River State Trail trailhead
Playground and multi-use paths
Trailhead visitor center and restrooms
Off-street parking
Access to Lake Onalaska, Wittenberg Marsh, and the Black and Mississippi Rivers

Confirmed features

Playground
Trails
Bike trails
Water access
Open space
Restrooms
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 repeatedly recommend the river and lake views, swinging benches, and trail access as the main reason to stop.
Reviews call the bathrooms, picnic area, water, and parking practical strengths for a trail ride or short family break.
Families mention musical play elements and the sundial, but note that this is not a full playground destination.

Good to know: Freight trains pass close to the upper park and can be loud; the lower waterfront area is more rugged and is not ADA accessible.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Official park information

The City says the upper park and new building are highly accessible, while the lower slope beyond Irvin Street is not ADA accessible.

Open City of Onalaska: Great River Landing

Address: 101 Irvin Street, Onalaska, WI 54650
Park hours: Check the park department page before you go.
Details checked: July 2026
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Recent visitor feedback: Review themes checked July 2026