Official overview
What the park agency lists.
The City lists indoor bathrooms, off-street parking, trail access, river access, open green space, and reservable spaces.
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La Crosse / Downtown riverfront
Riverside Park
A 14-acre downtown riverfront park with open lawn, a band shell, friendship gardens, river access, and places to sit.
RiverfrontFriendship gardensBand shell
Park photos
A closer look around Riverside Park.
Views of the setting, facilities, and routes families use during a visit.
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.
- People consistently point to river views, the paved walk, benches, and a relaxed place to sit downtown.
- The Friendship Gardens and band shell are often mentioned as reasons to extend a riverfront walk.
- Visitors describe it as an easy stop for watching boats, sunsets, or scheduled music.
Good to know: The riverfront can be busier around events and in the evening.
Themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.
Verified features
What is available at this park.
- Mississippi River views and transient dock access
- Wendell A. Anderson band shell and seasonal events
- International Friendship Gardens
- Indoor bathrooms, trail access, and off-street parking
Before you go
Practical details
- Address
- 100 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Official source
- City of La Crosse park directory
- Map location
- Get directions
- Community feedback
- Review themes checked July 2026