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Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 Google reviews · Running trail in La Crosse, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverside 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.
This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.
What runners say about Riverside Park
“Well kept & buzzing with a crowd of fascinated onlookers.”
“We primarily spent time at the Friendship Gardens at Riverside Park in La Crosse and it ended up being peaceful and beautiful.”
“We primarily spent time at the Friendship Gardens at Riverside Park in La Crosse and it ended up being peaceful and beautiful.”
Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River at Riverside Park in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With scenic views, walking paths, picnic areas, and playgrounds, this park offers a perfect setting for outdoor activities. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the riverside or relax in the peaceful atmosphere.
Great adventure to see all the Christmas lights and activities at the park. Great displays, music and live Nativity scenes that you can walk through or drive along the route to see. There was a fire pit area and an igloo built to have warming areas along the way. Especially great for little ones or older folks.
Pleasantly surprised by this park. Awesome walk along the river. A bunch of art on the north end. Glad we stopped.
We primarily spent time at the Friendship Gardens at Riverside Park in La Crosse and it ended up being peaceful and beautiful. The gardens run right along the river and everything felt calm, quiet, and well cared for.
Trail conditions & character
“We primarily spent time at the Friendship Gardens at Riverside Park in La Crosse and it ended up being peaceful and beautiful.”
“We primarily spent time at the Friendship Gardens at Riverside Park in La Crosse and it ended up being peaceful and beautiful.”
“The Rotary Lights at winter are beautiful and fun and the flowerpots and fountains during summer are gorgeous.”
“I couldn’t get over how nice the bathrooms were… very nice and open park.”
Plan your run at Riverside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteriversideparklacrosse.com
- 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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