La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse have revised Pool 8 Boating Regulations on area rivers and lakes and released a new map.
View Pool 8 Boating Regulations Map

On April 1 at 6:00 p.m., the City will hold a public information meeting evaluating the current policy on the provision of incentives for economic development and Tax Incremental Financing (TIF). The meeting will take place in City Hall (400 La Crosse St.) in the 3rd Floor Conference Room.
View TIF Policy Evaluation Report (8mb)

Neighbors Day is an event designed to help elderly and disabled individuals in the City of La Crosse spruce up their homes for spring. Applications for assistance and for volunteers are now being accepted.
[Go to Neighbors Day...]

The 2010 U.S. Census will define who we are as a nation. You can help our community receive the fiscal and social benefits to which it is entitled.

To learn more about the 2010 Census, visit Census.Gov.

To find out about job opportunities, visit our Census Jobs page.

The City of La Crosse spring auction is scheduled for Sat., May 15, at the Police Impound Building on Isle La Plume. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and bidding will begin at 10:00 a.m. More information will be available soon.

Epinal Resident Jacques Grasser was named Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters, an honor bestowed upon only two French citizens each year. [Read more...]

Registration for summer programs is approaching! Residents can register in person from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. and non-residents can register from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Online registration opens at Noon.

Activities include swim lessons, pool passes, and other summer fun!

The Parks and Recreation office is located on the 1st Floor of City Hall, 400 La Crosse St.

• View Activity Guide
• How to Register

Youth soccer and track programs begin March 29. Visit our Sports pages for schedule information.

• Soccer
• Track

Registrations for adult softball teams that were registered during the 2009 season are now being accepted. The deadline to reserve your team's spot is March 18.  Sign Up Flyer

Shelter reservations for 2010 are now open. Shelters are available daily May 1 through Oct. 11. [More information...]

Join the La Crosse Police Dept. at Forest Hills Golf Course on June 9 for a 4-person, best ball tournament to benefit the La Crosse Police K-9 program. The event includes 18-holes of golf, golf cart, and dinner. [More information...]

The La Crosse Police Department has compiled a list of items found throughout the City of La Crosse during the month of January. Contact the PD at (608) 789-7245 to claim your item.
Found Property Report

In 2009, the La Crosse Police Department conducted a citizen survey on community policing and crime concerns in the City of La Crosse. The final report is now available.
2009 Community Survey - Final Report

UW-L's Rec Sports Outdoor Connection provides a valuable service for the La Crosse area. The Green Bike program provides refurbished bicycles to students for any duration of time for $20. When bicycles are returned, students receive $10 of their original investment back. The service provides an inexpensive alternative to automobile use, encourages physical activity, and helps protect the environment by properly recycling bicycle frames and parts.

The Green Bike program, which began in 2004, has refurbished and rented over 200 bikes and recycled more than 40,000 pounds of metal.

Inspired by designer Andy Greg, the Outdoor Connection has also found another creative way to recycle bikes: creating furniture. By using bike and wheel frames, as well as rubber tire tubes, a very comfortable, unique chair is created. The Outdoor Connection will be raffling off “bike chairs” to donors and supporters. Individuals who donate bikes, bike parts, time, or even money, will have their name placed into the drawing to win. The more individuals donate, the better chance they have to win a “bicycle chair.”

With more than 100 people currently waiting for their opportunity to check out a Green Bike, bike donations of all models, conditions and sizes are needed. Public awareness and involvement is essential to the success of the Green Bike program.

Consider donating new or used bikes to keep the program alive. For more information, contact Outdoor Connection at (608) 785-8860 or e-mail crye.davi@students.uwlax.edu. [More info...]