Copeland Park

Sign for Copeland Park, established in 1876, with

Home of Copeland Baseball Stadium, Walk of Fame, Train, Lights Over North La Crosse and the Northside Fest Grounds! 

Copeland Park was established in 1909 and comprises approximately 30 acres of land fronting the Black River. This large park is a welcome haven for relaxation and recreation. A recently renovated splash pad area delights children, and tennis courts, basketball courts, and two park shelters make sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. This is also the place where spectators can enjoy watching La Crosse’s minor league baseball team, The La Crosse Loggers, play.

Copeland Park was named for Col. Frederick Allen Copeland, who with his wife donated 8 acres of land that was formerly the site of his La Crosse Lumber Company’s sawmills. Mr. Copeland also served as the mayor of La Crosse from 1891-1892. Copeland Park was part of the park system designed by landscape architect John Nolen. The extensive fill required to create Copeland Park was obtained by dredging the Black River.

Copeland Park also has a display for railroad enthusiasts. The Burlington Northern steam locomotive and the Milwaukee Railroad caboose were placed in Copeland Park in 1963. The steam locomotive, numbered 3002, was built in 1930 by Baldwin Works of Pennsylvania. In 1937 the engine was rebuilt and renumbered 4000-Aeolus. The caboose was built in 1889.

Copeland Park is also home to The Grand Crossing Tower. This watch tower with an octagonal roof was built in 1887 and moved to the Park from Grand Crossing at Gillette Street in 1991. It sits next to the steam locomotive. The non-profit 4000 Foundation, LTD, provides upkeep to both of these exhibits.

The Copeland Enclosed Shelter was donated to the City by Oktoberfest, USA, La Crosse, WI. in 1985.

Location

1130 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603  View Map

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Copeland Enclosed Shelter with picnic tables under a covered pavilion.

Copeland Enclosed Shelter

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A park pavilion with a brown metal roof and brick and concrete walls sits on a sunny day with green grass and trees around it.

Copeland Enclosed Shelter

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A grassy park area with large trees casting shadows on the ground under a clear blue sky.

Copeland Green Space

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A sunny day in a park with a large grassy area, trees, and some buildings in the background.

Copeland Green Space

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A wide shot of a park with a large grassy area in the foreground and a covered picnic shelter with tables in the background, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

Copeland Green Space

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A baseball field with a chain-link fence in the foreground and a scoreboard in the background.

Copeland Park Baseball Diamond

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A fishing pier at Copeland Park extends over a dark blue body of water, with a person standing on the pier. A large bridge spans the water in the background, and trees line the distant shore.

Copeland Park Fishing Pier

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A covered outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and benches, supported by large white beams and dark metal columns.

Copeland Pavilion

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A covered outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and benches, supported by large white beams and dark metal columns.

Copeland Pavilion

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A wide river with a row of houseboats docked on the left, a bridge in the distance, and trees lining the bank under a clear blue sky.

Copeland River View

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A wide, calm river with many houseboats docked on the left and right sides, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

Copeland River View

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A colorful splash pad with a train structure, yellow water sprayers, and a mushroom-shaped sculpture is set in a grassy park on a sunny day.

Copeland Splash Pad

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A wide view of multiple blue and green tennis courts with nets, surrounded by trees and under a clear blue sky.

Copeland Tennis Courts

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A large black and silver steam locomotive is on display behind a black metal fence, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Copeland Train

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A paved path leads through a park with a covered picnic area and picnic tables on the right, and tennis courts in the background under a clear blue sky.

Copeland Walkway

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Features

  • Baseball/Softball Field
  • Batting Cages
  • Bike Racks
  • Bleachers
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Enclosed Shelter
  • Fishing Access
  • Green Space
  • Ice Rink
  • Indoor Bathrooms
  • Lighting
  • Off Street Parking
  • Open Air Shelter
  • Playground
  • Portable Bathrooms
  • Power
  • Programming
  • Reservable Space
  • Scenic View
  • Splash Pads
  • Tennis Court

Hours

City of La Crosse parks are open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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