Van Riper Park
Van Riper Park is 40 acres and located at 201 Riders Club Road. The City acquired this park with the assistance of a matching grant through the Lawcon Program in 1989. Development of the northern half of this 40-acre site began in 1991 and continues into 1999, with a series of ADLP grants. The park currently features two (2) lighted ball fields (Jimmy Olson's East and West), which currently host many adult and youth events. The northern half also includes a walking trail, playground equipment, natural areas with prairie grasses and wildflower plantings and off street parking. The Onalaska Omni Center is located within the park and provides for year-round recreation opportunities and entertainment. The south half of the park includes a recreation hill, open air shelter, picnic area, walking trails, off street parking and a service road. In June of 2005 the Onalaska Aquatic Center opened in the southern half of the park. In 2008, plans are being made on adding a new park shelter near the ball fields in the park.| Van Riper Park Shelter # 2 | Onalaska Aquatic Center | |
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