Parks, Recreation, & Forestry

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The City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department’s Mission is to enrich our community through stewardship of the environment and through provision of quality recreation, facilities and fun.

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Several children climb a large pine tree with thick branches on a sunny day. Some are looking at the camera while others are focused on climbing.

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A modern playground with blue and green play structures, swings, and a merry-go-round on a sunny day.

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A modern building with a distinctive pitched roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area. A bicycle rack is visible in the foreground, and the ground is scattered with fallen leaves, suggesting an autumn setting.

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A wooden arched bridge spans a calm body of water, reflecting the lush green trees and blue sky on the opposite bank.

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An outdoor seating area with picnic tables under white and red umbrellas. People are seated at one table, and another person stands nearby. The area is paved, with brick walls and green trees in the background.

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An outdoor amphitheater with a wooden canopy structure and rows of empty green benches in front of the stage.

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A covered patio with picnic tables overlooks a park with a playground and tennis courts.

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Phone

(608) 789-7533

Email

recreation@cityoflacrosse.org

Location

Main Office: City Hall, 1st Floor
400 La Crosse St
La Crosse, WI
54601
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