Official overview
What the park agency lists.
The City records the park's 1950s development and 1956 renaming for Medal of Honor recipient CPL Mitchell Red Cloud Jr.; its shelter was built in 1958.
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La Crosse
Red Cloud Park
A historic neighborhood park at the site of the area's last Native American village, with courts, a playground, shelter, fishing access, and Rabbit Trail connection.
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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 repeatedly use the paved path for walking or jogging and value its lighting and connection toward the marsh and Myrick Park.
- Families mention the combination of playground, courts, horseshoes, shelter, and trail access as the park's main strength.
- Recent feedback describes the scenery as peaceful but notes that path cleanliness, including pet waste, can vary.
Good to know: The marsh setting can mean mosquitoes and changing water conditions; bathroom access may also vary with shelter use, so check the official listing before visiting.
Themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.
Verified features
What is available at this park.
- Historical marker for CPL Mitchell Red Cloud Jr.
- Basketball and tennis courts plus horseshoes
- Playground, fishing access, and Rabbit Trail link
- Enclosed reservable shelter with bathrooms, parking, lighting, and power
Before you go
Practical details
- Address
- 520 Powell Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Official source
- City of La Crosse: Red Cloud Park
- Map location
- Get directions
- Community feedback
- Review themes checked July 2026