La Crosse

Houska Park

A large north-side Mississippi River park with ball fields, fishing access, playgrounds, shelters, trails, and a five-acre fenced dog park.

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Photos of Houska Park.

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Empty footbridge crossing a wooded river channel in Houska Park — Photo: Bohao Zhao via Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0

Park information

Details about Houska Park.

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Park featuresOfficial details and additions from local visitors.

What the park department lists

Baseball or softball fields and bleachers
Five-acre fenced off-leash dog park
Playground, fishing access, and trail links
Indoor and portable bathrooms
Reservable open-air shelter with lighting and power

Confirmed features

Playground
Trails
Reservable space
Dog park
Dogs allowed
Ball fields
Fishing
Water access
Sports spaces
Open space
Restrooms
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.

Dog owners value the large fenced space and separate areas for dogs with different play styles.
Water access, shaded seating, and room to run are recurring practical strengths in the available comments.
Some visitors describe the approach road and nearby conditions as variable between visits.

Good to know: Most accessible feedback is about the dog park rather than Houska's playground, ball fields, or riverfront. Check current City information before planning around water or restroom availability.

Review themes checked July 2026 from DogPack visitor reviews.

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Official park information

The City lists indoor and portable bathrooms, a reservable open-air shelter, lighting, drinking fountains, power, and off-leash dog-park amenities including water, parking, and waste-bag dispensers.

Open City of La Crosse: Houska Park

Address: 700 Houska Park Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
Park hours: Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Details checked: July 2026
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Dog policy: This park includes a dedicated dog area. Keep dogs leashed outside the marked enclosure and follow the rules posted at the park. Check the policy
Recent visitor feedback: Review themes checked July 2026