Riverside Park, La Crosse

Name: Riverside Park
Address: 410 Veterans Memorial Dr, La Crosse, 54601, United States
Telephone: +1 608-784-2893

#4 among attractions in La Crosse

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights. The steamboats American Queen, La Crosse Queen, and Julia Belle Swain make stops along the river in the park. The park has walking/running trails. ()

Elevation: 640 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°48'56"N, 91°15'21"W

Address

410 Veterans Memorial DrLa Crosse 54601 United States

Contact

+1 608-784-2893

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La Crosse

Day trips

Riverside Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Crosse Center, Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Gideon C. Hixon House, Pettibone Park.

~1310 ftS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Sport venue
La Crosse Center, La Crosse
7 min walk • The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. The Center is also a convention center.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
13 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.4 miE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse
12 min walk • The Gideon C. Hixon House is a historic residence built in 1859 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The house was built for Gideon Hixon, a partner in a lumber business. Hixon would later become a founder and president of the La Cross National Bank and would serve in the state legislature.
0.4 miW
Park
Pettibone Park, La Crosse
12 min walk • Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront. Its facilities include walking trails, fishing docks, a beach, and a disc golf course.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Mississippi River Bridge, La Crosse
12 min walk • The Mississippi River Bridge is a combination of two individual bridges which are also known as the Cass Street Bridge and the Cameron Avenue Bridge, as well as the Big Blue Bridges.
0.5 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Mons Anderson House, La Crosse
14 min walk • The Mons Anderson House is a historic house located at 410 Cass Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.7 miS
43°48'21"N • 91°15'10"W
Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse
18 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse
30 min walk • The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
0.6 miSE
Library
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse
16 min walk • La Crosse Public Library is the public library system in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The library serves as the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System and the administrative offices for WRLS are at the public library.
1 miSE
Church
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent, La Crosse
26 min walk • St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, an American religious congregation, which is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
~1930 ftS
43°48'37"N • 91°15'22"W
Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse
10 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riverside Park?

Nearby attractions include Freight House, La Crosse (4 min walk), La Crosse Commercial Historic District, La Crosse (8 min walk), Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse (10 min walk), Weber Center for the Performing Arts, La Crosse (10 min walk).

How to get to Riverside Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverside Park:

Bus

Downtown La Crosse Transit Center (10 min walk)