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Pettibone Park

A 230-acre river island park with a beach, 27-hole disc golf course, fishing, water access, shelters, and trails.

Park photos

7 photos, including reviewed community contributions when available.

Empty historic pavilion at Pettibone Park framed by mature trees and open lawn
Photo: Bohao Zhao via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0
Tree-lined Pettibone Park wetland beneath a cloudy sky
Wetland habitat within Pettibone ParkPhoto: Jim Bauer via FlickrCC BY-ND 2.0
Sandy Pettibone Park beach beside the Mississippi River
Sandy beach and Mississippi River settingPhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Disc-golf basket on a shaded lawn at Pettibone Park
Disc-golf basket and shaded course areaPhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Fishing platform, paths, lawn, and lagoon shoreline at Pettibone Park
Fishing access and lagoon-side pathsPhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Historic stone shelter with an accessible ramp at Pettibone Park
Historic open-air shelter and accessible entrancePhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Pettibone Beach House beside the sandy beach and volleyball courts
Beach house, sand area, and volleyball courtsPhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0

Park information

Details about Pettibone Park.

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Park featuresOfficial details and additions from local visitors.

What the park department lists

  • Mississippi River beach and swimming facilities
  • 27-hole disc golf course around the lagoon and river
  • Fishing, canoe, and kayak access
  • Bathrooms, off-street parking, shelters, and volleyball courts

Confirmed features

  • Trails
  • Dogs allowed
  • Disc golf
  • 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.

  • Reviews emphasize river views, a scenic drive through the island, and room to stop for a picnic.
  • Fishing, disc golf, water access, and photos of the river are recurring reasons people visit.
  • Visitors describe it as flexible for both a quick stop and a longer outdoor afternoon.

Good to know: Check current beach and river conditions before planning a water-focused visit.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Address
101 Pettibone Drive S, 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
City rules require dogs to stay attended and on a leash in parks and trails. Clean up after them and follow any restrictions posted at the park. Check the policy
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Review themes checked July 2026