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Red Cloud Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in La Crosse, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Red Cloud Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly park with playgrounds, athletic courts, wooded trails & scenic green space.
What runners say about Red Cloud Park
“This park is generally well maintained and clean.”
“High water its a beautiful place, low water it stinks like youd expect a swamp to smell.”
Lovely park. Has walking paths and playground. Have seen raccoons and deer and a fox besides the run of the mill fauna. Recommend.
The park is pretty secluded, it's got stuff for the kids to play on and a wide open area for running around
It's a lovely park. The walking path is very nice, my husband and I use it often for walks or jogging. It's well lit at night. This park is generally well maintained and clean.
Nice quiet location. Nice sized park and there is a shelter to rent for parties, tennis court, basketball hoops and a walking trail. Bathrooms weren't open during other day when we went.
Trail conditions & character
“High water its a beautiful place, low water it stinks like youd expect a swamp to smell.”
“However, recently there's been a lot more dog feces on several lamp post bases and smeared on the walking path (probably because people are stepping in this dog feces).”
“Feels kinda lonely, but there are a LOT of birds in the vicinity, playground, shelter to rent, paved trail.”
“Bathrooms weren't open during other day when we went.”
Plan your run at Red Cloud Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityoflacrosse.org
- Phone+1 608-789-7533
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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