Department Information

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.

Cancellations & Delays

Not sure on the status of a class, program, or league due to weather?

Download the app for updated information.

Please call the appropriate recorded hotlines listed below.
Youth Sports Hotline: (608) 791-0706
Adult Sports Hotline: (608) 791-0724
Special Recreation: (608) 791-0745
Erickson Pool: (608) 791-8918
Memorial Pool: (608) 791-8919

Office Locations

City Hall, Main Office

City Hall, 1st Floor
400 La Crosse Street,
La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: (608) 789-7533

Walk-In Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. noon

Phone-In Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Black River Beach Neighborhood Center & Special Recreation Office

1433 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Neighborhood Center Phone: (608) 789-8640
Special Recreation Phone: (608) 789-7596

Office Hours:
**Hours vary daily based on reservations and programs. View the daily schedule here.

South Side Neighborhood Center

1300 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 789-8298

Office Hours:
Meal Site Hours: Mondays-Fridays; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
**Hours vary daily based on reservations and programs. View the daily schedule here.

How to Register

Ways to Register for a Program or Make a Facility Reservation

Registration for all Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department programs is fast and easy! We ask that you help us by signing up prior to all deadlines. For activities where pre-registration is encouraged, please note this may be for instructor planning, snack/meal orders or ticket purchases. You Snooze, You Lose...Nothing kills a program quicker than waiting until the last minute to sign up! Please pay special attention to the activity and program registration deadlines. Full payment is required at the time of reservation or registration. Accepted payments: cash, check, or credit card

Photos are taken at our events. If you do not want your photo taken, please inform the photographer.

App

Download the La Crosse Parks & Recreation app. Register anytime from home using the mobile app. Create a household account, browse programs, reserve shelters, and view schedules and availability.

Download the App

Online

Register anytime from home using our online system.
Create a household account, browse programs, and view schedules and availability.

Call In

Call our main office or a Neighborhood Center:

In Person

Stop by our main office or any Neighborhood Center.
Our staff will help you register or make a reservation.

Department Policies

Guidelines for the use of parks, facilities, programs, and natural areas managed by the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department can be found on the Department Policies page.

View Department Policies