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Van Riper Park

A 40-acre recreation park with Bark Park, a fenced off-leash dog park, plus the Onalaska Aquatic Center, Omni Center, ball fields, volleyball, and a playground.

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Aerial view of the Omni Center and athletic fields inside Van Riper Park
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Park information

Details about Van Riper Park.

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What the park department lists

  • Onalaska Aquatic Center
  • Omni Center
  • Ball fields and volleyball
  • Playground and restroom
  • Open shelter and electricity
  • Bark Park fenced off-leash dog park with obstacles, water, waste bags, and shaded seating

Confirmed features

  • Playground
  • Dog park
  • Dogs allowed
  • Ball fields
  • Sports spaces
  • Restrooms
  • Shelter
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 praise the spacious, well-maintained green areas for picnics, sports, and relaxed family outings.
  • Families consistently identify the playground as one of the park's most useful everyday features.
  • Community events and holiday fireworks are popular but can draw substantial crowds, and some reviews report inconsistent restroom availability.

Good to know: Confirm event schedules and restroom access before a festival or fireworks visit, when normal park access and crowd levels may change.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Google Maps visitor reviews.

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Official park information

The City lists restrooms, an open shelter, and electricity alongside the recreation facilities. Bark Park has separate sunrise-to-sunset hours and requires a daily pass or annual membership.

Open City of Onalaska: Van Riper Park
Address
201 Riders Club Road, Onalaska, WI 54650
Park hours
Park open daily, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Bark Park open sunrise to sunset.
Details checked
September 2026
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Dog policy
Bark Park is open sunrise to sunset. A daily pass or annual membership is required. Keep dogs under control in the fenced area and leashed elsewhere in Van Riper Park; dogs must be licensed and up to date on vaccinations. Check the policy
Recent visitor feedback
Review themes checked July 2026