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La CrosseOfficial details

Myrick Park

A large La Crosse park centered on Kids Coulee, sheltered gathering space, and connections to the La Crosse River Marsh.

Official details checked July 2026
Kids CouleeMarsh trailsIndoor bathrooms
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Preserved Aeolus steam locomotive and Grand Crossing tower in Copeland ParkLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Copeland Park

A 30-acre Black River park with a splash pad, playground, ballpark, courts, shelters, and historic train displays.

Official details checked July 2026
Splash padSports courtsBlack River
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Empty seating in front of Riverside Park's wooden bandshell beneath a clear skyLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Riverside Park

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

Official details checked July 2026
RiverfrontFriendship gardensBand shell
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Empty historic pavilion at Pettibone Park framed by mature trees and open lawnLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Pettibone Park

A 230-acre river island park with a beach, 27-hole disc golf course, fishing, water access, shelters, and trails.

Official details checked July 2026
BeachDisc golfRiver access
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Aerial view of the empty skate park ramps and surrounding trees at Rowe ParkLicensed photo
OnalaskaOfficial details

Rowe Park

A 28.8-acre Onalaska park with multiple playgrounds, mature trees, shelters, restrooms, and several places to play sports.

Official details checked July 2026
Multiple playgroundsMature treesRestrooms
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Sunset over the Mississippi River backwaters at Goose IslandLicensed photo
StoddardOfficial details

Goose Island County Park

A 771-acre County-managed island park and campground with picnic shelters, trails, a beach, playgrounds, and water recreation.

Official details checked July 2026
County parkBeachPicnic shelters
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Aerial view of the pickleball courts and open grounds at All Abilities Trane ParkLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

All Abilities Trane Park

An inclusive regional playground with colorful play areas and synthetic surfacing designed for cognitive, sensory, and physical challenges.

Official details checked July 2026
Inclusive playgroundAccessibleIndoor bathrooms
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Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, pavilion, lawn, and accessible parkingLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Black River Beach

A Black River beach with swimming, fishing access, showers, accessible parking, and two reservable open-air pavilions.

Official details checked July 2026
BeachRiver accessPavilions
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La CrosseOfficial details

Carroll Park

The City's softball complex with three lighted ball diamonds, batting cages, bleachers, concession service, accessible parking, and trail access.

Official details checked July 2026
SoftballTournamentsConcessions
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Grandad Bluff overlook and stone shelter above La Crosse at sunsetLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Grandad Bluff Park

A regional blufftop park with scenic overlooks, bluff-side hiking trails, indoor bathrooms, parking, a reservable shelter, and New Year's Eve fireworks.

Official details checked July 2026
ViewsHiking trailsRegional park
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Empty footbridge crossing a wooded river channel in Houska ParkLicensed photo
La CrosseOfficial details

Houska Park

A large north-side Mississippi River park with ball fields, fishing access, playgrounds, shelters, trails, and a five-acre fenced dog park.

Official details checked July 2026
Dog parkBall fieldsFishing access
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La CrosseOfficial details

Lueth Park

A regional hub near UW-La Crosse for skating, biking, and scootering, with a shelter, bike track, pump track, and skate park.

Official details checked July 2026
Skate parkPump trackShelter
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La CrosseOfficial details

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.

Official details checked July 2026
Historic siteTennisTrail access
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La CrosseOfficial details

Weigent Park

A large neighborhood park at 16th and Cass with tennis courts, a softball field, playground, enclosed shelter, bathrooms, and a City summer playground program.

Official details checked July 2026
PlaygroundTennisSoftball
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Aerial view of Great River Landing beside Lake Onalaska at sunsetLicensed photo
OnalaskaOfficial details

Great River Landing

A 54-acre waterfront trailhead with a playground, visitor center, and access to the Great River State Trail, Wittenberg Marsh, Lake Onalaska, and the Black and Mississippi Rivers.

Official details checked July 2026
Waterfront trailheadPlaygroundVisitor center
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Aerial view of the Omni Center and athletic fields inside Van Riper ParkLicensed photo
OnalaskaOfficial details

Van Riper Park

A 40-acre recreation park with the Onalaska Aquatic Center, Omni Center, ball fields, volleyball, a playground, and a dog park.

Official details checked July 2026
Aquatic centerBall fieldsDog park
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West SalemOfficial details

Village Park

A 4.89-acre downtown community park with two playground areas, a shelter building, bathrooms, courts, ballfield space, paved walking paths, and scheduled community events.

Official details checked July 2026
PlaygroundPickleballCommunity events
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Aerial view of the Lake Neshonoc dam, Highway 16 bridge, and lower La Crosse River at Neshonoc ParkLicensed photo
West SalemOfficial details

Neshonoc Park

A 20-acre La Crosse County park on Lake Neshonoc with a picnic shelter, playground, boat ramp, courtesy pier, canoe launch, open play area, and dam views.

Official details checked July 2026
Lake NeshonocBoat launchPlayground
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Aerial view across Lake Neshonoc with south-shore parkland and boat access in the foregroundLicensed photo
West SalemOfficial details

Lake Neshonoc South County Park

A 60-acre La Crosse County park along Lake Neshonoc's south shore with lake access, a boat ramp, accessible fishing pier, picnic tables, parking, and a portable toilet.

Official details checked July 2026
Lake accessBoat launchFishing pier
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