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Riverside Park

A 14-acre downtown riverfront park with open lawn, a band shell, friendship gardens, river access, and places to sit.

Park photos

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Empty seating in front of Riverside Park's wooden bandshell beneath a clear sky
Photo: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Brick riverwalk and rocky Mississippi River shoreline at Riverside Park
Mississippi River shoreline and paved riverwalkPhoto: Joe Passe via FlickrCC BY-SA 2.0

Park information

Details about Riverside Park.

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Park featuresOfficial details and additions from local visitors.

What the park department lists

  • 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

Confirmed features

  • Trails
  • Reservable space
  • Dogs allowed
  • Water access
  • 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.

  • 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.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Address
100 State Street, 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