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Onalaska, WI

Van Riper Park

Van Riper Park in Onalaska is listed as a sledding spot by La Crosse Local. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

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At a glance

Lights
Yes, per source
Hours
Not stated by source
Status phone
Not stated by source
Restrooms
Not stated by source
Cost
Not stated by source
Parking
Not stated by source
Steepness
Not stated by source
Rentals
Not stated by source
Tubing
Not stated by source
Rules
Not stated by source
Run length
Not stated by source
Kid area
Not stated by source
Approx. drop
About 40 ft (approx. drop, USGS elevation data)

Details and source

StatusLocal mention Mentioned by local news or a guide. The park or city does not list it.
Address250 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI
Notes from sourceHill is left of the Aquatic Center. Lights and a free sled library, per La Crosse Local.
Local noteNot stated by source
Check conditionsCheck current conditions on the source page
Park staff?Send a correction
SourceLa Crosse Local
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin43.90584, -91.24145 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Van Riper Park?

La Crosse Local names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Van Riper Park have lights for night sledding?

Yes, the source mentions lights.

Where is Van Riper Park?

250 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI. It's one of 5 hills on our La Crosse list.

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