Riverside Park
Riverside Park
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A Downtown park where three rivers meet.
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milwaukee402 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 11 June 2020
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Michael Mettille
La Crosse, WI84 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 12 February 2021
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Geof J
Germantown, WI491 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 9 August 2020
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BVELock
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 26 July 2021
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Nelson
Madison, WI87 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 29 May 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 26 October 2023
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Saint John, KS44 contributions
Sept 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 12 September 2024
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Kim C
La Crosse, WI868 contributions
Jul 2021
This park is absolutely delightful for your early morning run or bike ride. You can pop over here easily if you're staying at the Charmant Hotel. There's plenty of open space and walking trails. It's big enough for a large group and pretty enough for a picnic for two! Visit the International Garden or just enjoy the Mississippi!
Written 28 July 2021
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Eisme77
Janesville, WI1,841 contributions
Jun 2021
Absolutely loved walking the park along the Mississippi each morning while we visited the La Crosse area. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy as well. The actual riverfront area path is about 1 mile end to end. It was just over 2 miles round trip from our hotel, The GrandStay. Definitely worth checking out while you are in the area.
Written 11 October 2021
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AdvoChampion
Rochester, MN1,999 contributions
Dec 2020
We went here Dec 2020 to see the Rotary Holiday lights. Beautiful location by the river. Well done. Should try to come here in the warm months too.
Written 20 December 2020
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where do you park? is there a fee?
Written 2 August 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 2 August 2020
Is there anywhere here we could access the Mississippi River? Physically?
Written 7 March 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 8 March 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 19 December 2014
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