The City of La Crosse is proud to offer programs and activities for all ages!  We have year-round programs for toddlers and kids from mini chefs classes to youth sports and the popular summer camps.  For adults, we provide an array of enrichment and leisure programs from cooking to creative to health and fitness.  For those that enjoy being active, we also provide many adult sports leagues.  For the seniors in the community we schedule bus trips, fun days and various lecture series as well as our popular computer classes.

Hotline Phone Numbers: 

Youth Sports: 608-791-0706
Adult Sports: 608-791-0724
Special Recreation & Mississippi Melodies: 608-791-0745
Erickson Pool: 608-791-8918
North Side Community Pool: 608-791-8956
Veteran's Memorial Pool: 608-791-8919

Stay In the Loop

There are many ways you and your family can stay in the loop with La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department activities and events:
E-Connect E-Newsletter: Subscribe to receive our Parks & Rec E-Connect Newsletters.  Enter your email to join the club!
Facebook: “Like” our La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry page on Facebook for event details and updates.
Instagram: Follow our La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry page on Instagram for program highlights, updates, and event details.
La Crosse Parks & Rec Connect Guide: Every four months a new guide can be found at the Parks and Recreation Main Office, any of the Neighborhood Centers or online.  You can also pay for a subscription to receive the guide in the mail by calling 608.789.7533.

Program Registration & Cancellation Info

For online registration, please click here.
For program and activity registration information, please click here.
If you have any concerns regarding cancellations or delays, please click here for hotline numbers.
To check on refund and other department policies, please click here.

Additional Information

Youth Enrichment Association (Y.E.A.) - Youth Scholarship Program
This program is for low income families residing in the City of La Crosse with children under 17 years old. Applicants must meet certain income limits. To apply, please fill out an application here. 

Families of Deployed Troops Enjoy Free Recreation
Since the summer of 2010, the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department and Operation Homefront have opted to offer families of deployed troops in the region free admission to programs. This partnership will include such programs as youth sports, fitness and swim lessons. Excludes: Forest Hills Golf Course, facility reservations and pool memberships/passes.

Interested in Teaching? 

Do you have a passion that you want to share with the community?  Consider teaching a Parks & Recreation program!  Most instructors teach on a volunteer basis and there is very flexible scheduling.  Click here to fill out this form and a Program Coordinator will be in touch with you.

Program Suggestions  

Is there a class or a program you would like to see the Parks & Recreation offer? Make your suggestion here.    

Program Feedback

Do you want to provide feedback on a program?  Feedback is encouraged to help Program Coordinators determine what participants are enjoying and what needs to be improved. Your feedback is appreciated for the continued planning and success of the La Crosse Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department programs.   Click here to provide feedback. 

Submit a Photo

Do you have a photo of a City park or Parks & Recreation program that you want to share? Do you want to see that photo on the cover of the next Parks & Rec Connect activity guide? Click here to submit a photo.  

Advertising in the Parks & Rec Connect

Do you want to advertise your event or program in the Parks & Rec Connect activity guide?  Click here for more information and to submit an ad.