Parks & Shelters Reservation Dates & Times

Parks & Shelters Reservation Dates & Times
Regular Season Reservation Dates: April 15 – October 15
Off Season Reservation Dates: October 16 – April 14
All reservations can begin as early as 8:00am and must end by 10:30pm.
All parks in the City of La Crosse are open daily from 6:00am-11:00pm.

2023 Off Season Reservations
(for reservation dates between January 1, 2023 – April 14, 2023)
All 2023 Off Season Reservations for the dates noted above, can be made online or by calling 608.789.7533 beginning at 8:00am on December 1, 2022.

2023 Regular Season Reservations
(for reservation dates between April 15, 2023-October 31, 2023)
All 2023 Regular Season Reservations can be made online beginning at 6:00am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  If you do not have an online account with the department prior to December 21, 2022, you will not be able to make an online reservation until the office opens on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Call-in reservations (608.789.7533) will begin at 8:00am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

2023-2024 Off Season Reservations
(for reservation dates between November 1, 2023 – April 14, 2024)
All 2023-2024 Off Season Reservations for the dates noted above, can be made online or by calling 608.789.7533 beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Rooms: Trane All Abilities Park offers a room to reserve that is located right next to the park action! This temperature-controlled space is a step up from rustic park shelters, and provides a bit more comfort for guests. It also features indoor restrooms as well as a sink and counter space.
Pavilions: There are a number of pavilions available to reserve in the La Crosse parks system. The pavilions are a roofed structure with completely open sides, with no steps to climb. Feel the cooling summer breezes and be protected from an unexpected rain shower. Many of these offer a beautiful setting or are located near playgrounds.
Shelters: Park shelters are the most popular site for celebrations and gatherings. They range in size from a smaller log cabin type structures to the large limestone Myrick Park Main Shelter which holds 300 people. All shelters have access to modern restrooms.
Gazebos: Gazebos are freestanding structure, roofed, and open on all sides. They provide shade, shelter from rain and a place to rest, while acting as an ornamental feature.

 Notes About Shelter Reservations

• Reservations must be made minimum of 7 days in advance.  
• Be prepared to show your driver's license.
• All household contact information will be entered/verified in our system.
• Please be prepared with your choice of dates and facilities when making reservations. Have a second and third option ready.
• All shelters must be paid in full at the time of reservation.  We accept cash, checks made payable to City Treasurer, or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover).
• Please review your receipt to ensure all information is correct.
• Reservation fees are non-refundable. If you must cancel or change the date of your reservation please call 608.789.7533. Any reservation date changes for park shelters/facilities must be made within three days of making the reservation or at least 60 days prior to the reservation date.
• Please be sure to check each park for more information about the amenities available by location (coming soon). For Off Season Reservations, facilities available are limited and some of the amenities may not be available, including running water and/or indoor restrooms.
• Tent Policy: Tents greater than 10x10 or 100 square feet in size will be assessed a $100 tent fee and a map will need to be submitted minimum of 1 week prior to the event.  Call 608-789-7533 to process the tent fee.  Event host is responsible for calling Digger’s Hotline. 
• No alcohol unless previously approved. (Code Sec. 34-66) 
• No sales of merchandise to participants or to the general public unless previously approved. (Code Sec. 34-54)
• No smoking or using tobacco products in City parks. (Code Sec. 34-73)
• No fires. (Code Sec. 34-58) 
• No parking outside of designated or approved parking areas. (Code Sec. 34-71)
• No Littering. (Code Sec. 34-61)
• No animals in City parks, athletic fields, and trails without a leash. (Code Sec. 34-64) 
• No destruction of property. (Code Sec. 34-55)
• No camping.  (Code Sec. 32-5)
• No refunds or credits on cancelled reservations. 
• For fundraising in city parks and facilities, click here.
• For the pets in parks ordinance, click here. 

Want to reserve online?  Click here.
Shelters/facilities marked with (*) are not available to reserve online.
Grandad Bluff is for weddings only, with a 2 hour time limit.

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Regular Season Reservation Fees

Off Season Reservation Fees