Riverside Park
Riverside Park
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A Downtown park where three rivers meet.
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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI768 contributions
Aug 2021
What a wonderful addition to our stay at the Radisson. We could see the park from our window and I walked along the river every day. One day, there was a concert in the bandshell and it was nice to see how many people came out for it and the enjoyment it seemed to bring. There is abundant seating, paved walkways and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly enjoyable space. And it leads to the Peace Gardens too.
Written September 15, 2021
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Katie L
20 contributions
Mar 2021
Our two day stay was at a nearby hotel (The Charmant) and we loved coming here for frisbee, kickball, etc with the kids. A beautiful new grandstand music performance area will likely be humming this summer during weekly concerts. We liked how the park was spacious enough to let the kids run around, and connects seamlessly along the trails and walkways of the Mississippi river. It's only a few blocks from great restaurants too, all of which are offering take out menus to be covid safe.
Written March 30, 2021
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Tim K
110 contributions
Sep 2021
This is part of the downtown waterfront park and has several small gardens/sections planted to evoke a theme of LaCrosse’s sister cities in various countries. It makes a pleasant walk and the park overall is very nice with views of bridges across the river and wooded islands in it. The variation, or nationality of the gardens is sometimes a bit hard to catch, but an effort was made by a small city to have something special. The visit is nice and worth a short stop.
Written September 19, 2021
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Michael Mettille
La Crosse, WI83 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
This is a very beautiful park but it's very snobbish It's meant for the high-end businesses and and restaurants downtown LAX... There are no picnic tables Yogi Bear and no picnic baskets.. The big Indian is gone removed by the city due to its infinite wisdom.... If the wind's blowing from the south stay away the smell from the sewage plant is unbearable....
Written February 12, 2021
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milwaukee414 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
I am sure the park is a great gathering space in normal times, but during pandemic limitations it was relatively empty. It offers plenty of walking space along river with a wide open green space nearby. A bandshell was being remodeled and it looked like they have riverboat tours when things return to normal. We did enjoy the "stories" people shared of their experiences at the park via recordings you access on your phone.
Written June 11, 2020
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Geof J
Germantown, WI494 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a park that stretches along the Mississippi for quite a stretch through the downtown area of La Crosse. There are many places to get a meal to go and sit in the park to eat and enjoy the views. It is quite popular and the north end gets a fair amount of traffic on the loop particularly in the evening. The park is pleasant and a great place to walk or watch the sun go down.
Written August 9, 2020
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Nelson
Madison, WI90 contributions
May 2023
There is a fair amount of construction going on here during my visit. It is a nice riverwalk. Free of charge. Come here when the weather is nice. Lots of benches to dilly dally on and enjoy watching the boats, birds,etc on the Mississippi River. The La Crosse Queen offers boat rides here. There is also a small garden at the end of the park to visit as well. Lots of free parking was available the day I was here. Enjoy your visit!
Written May 29, 2023
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Dorothy K
Barnes, WI16 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Went at the end of the 2023 season. they have an international garden that represented 6 to 8 countries. we arrived as they were cleaning it up in fall, but it was still a fun and pretty visit. took about 20 to 30 minutes to walk through the gardens. we learned that the water the entire park runs beside, is a confluence (?) of three rivers.
Free parking and free entry to park.
Free parking and free entry to park.
Written October 26, 2023
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Mankato, MN375 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
This park was very cool in downtown La Crosse. It is located right next to the Mississippi River and has great walking trails and an international garden. When I stopped here there was live music playing in the park grandstand. It was a really nice park and I would return again.
Written July 26, 2021
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suet6584
Saint John, KS44 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The Riverwalk is a beautiful place to stroll along the river or sit and relax while watching the river. The park is very well maintained.
We were lucky enough to get to watch a barge pass by. In the distance we got to see it go through the swing bridge.
We were lucky enough to get to watch a barge pass by. In the distance we got to see it go through the swing bridge.
Written September 12, 2024
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where do you park? is there a fee?
Written August 2, 2020
I'm not sure where you park since we walked there from our hotel but I did notice metered street parking around the area.
There is no fee for this park.
Written August 2, 2020
Is there anywhere here we could access the Mississippi River? Physically?
Written March 7, 2017
If you mean to touch the water, you can do that at Riverside Park. If you mean to swim in the water, you can do that at Petibone Park across the river and a little south of Riverside park. If you mean to access the river to put a boat on, you'd have to go to the north side of La Crosse, or on the road toward La Crescent, MN for boat access.
Written March 8, 2017
As I recall, I did see a dog being walked on a leash on the sidewalk. I don't actually know the rules but I'm sure they would have to be kept on the sidewalk as not to soil the area where people sit and children play feeding the birds.
Written December 19, 2014
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