Official park information
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.
Park information
Details about Red Cloud Park.
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Park featuresOfficial details and additions from local visitors.
What the park department lists
- 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
Confirmed features
- Playground
- Trails
- Reservable space
- Dogs allowed
- Basketball
- Tennis or pickleball
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- 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.
- 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.
Review themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.
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Sources and verificationOfficial information, review dates, and source links.
- Address
- 520 Powell Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Park hours
- Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Details checked
- July 2026
- Map location
- 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
- Recent visitor feedback
- Review themes checked July 2026