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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.

BeachDisc golfRiver access
Empty historic pavilion at Pettibone Park framed by mature trees and open lawnPhoto: Bohao Zhao via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0

Park photos

Views of the setting, facilities, and routes families use during a visit.

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

Official overview

What the park agency lists.

The City lists indoor and portable bathrooms, off-street parking, trail access, beach facilities, and canoe or kayak access.

View City of La Crosse park directory

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.

  • 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.

Themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Verified features

What is available at this park.

  • 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

Before you go

Practical details

Address
101 Pettibone Drive S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Official source
City of La Crosse park directory
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Community feedback
Review themes checked July 2026