Nature For All
We work hand-in-hand with the community to embolden access to nature for everyone.
Below you’ll find general information on getting to our location and ways in which we are working to improve access and eliminate existing barriers.
Access Our Location
Open Hours
Includes day times, evenings, and weekends to increase access to our space for various schedules.
Mon-Wed: 12-8pm
Thurs-Fri: 8am-4pm
Sat: 9am-12pm
Directions
Click here for a google map and written directions.
Parking
There are two parking lots near The Nature Place: the Lower Parking Lot and the Kids Coulee Parking Lot. The Lower Parking Lot is closer to The Nature Place and has designated accessibe spots. The Kids Coulee Parking Lot is on top of the hill and provides many more parking spaces.
Myrick Park is a public park, so parking may be limited. There may also be events occurring at The Nature Place or park shelters.
If both lots are full, there is typically a dirt parking lot open to the right of the Lower Parking Lot. There is also street parking available outside of the park to the east and west.
Drop-Off, Ramps, & Entrances
Drop-Off Lane
- There is a drop-off lane located at the front of The Nature Place in front of the Main Entrance. Please do not park or leave your car unattended in this lane.
Sidewalk Ramps
- There are sidewalk ramps in the drop-off lane, at the crosswalk to the Lower Parking Lot, and where the northwest corner of the parking lot meets the paved path along the marsh.
Entrances & Accessible Buttons
- Main Entrance - located on the south side of the building on Myrick Park Drive by the drop-off lane under an overhang. These doors are power-operated with an accessible button.
- East Entrance – This is a side entrance that is lessor used and enters into the hallway were the restrooms are located. It does not have power-operated accessible buttons.
- Marsh Entrance – You can access this entrance from the paved path along the marsh. This entrance leads into the Atrium on the north side of the building. It does not have power-operated accessible buttons.
- West Entrance - This is a side entrance that is lessor used and enters into the hallway closest to the office. These doors are power-operated with an accessible button, however, the path leading up to it is not paved.
Access Inside the Facility
- ADA compliant building.
- Dementia-friendly facility, trained by the La Crosse County Dementia Coalition.
- Basic first aid supplies & AEDs are available on-site. Staff are trained in First Aid & CPR.
- Restrooms
- Open to the public during the posted open hours.
- Restroom doors are propped open to increase accessibility in multiple ways; some examples include families using a stroller, persons using a cane, persons with sensory processing disorder. If you need more privacy while using the facilities, you may close the door and prop it open again upon exit.
- Free period supplies available in both restrooms.
- Signage available on the door for caregivers to use if they would like to inform other restroom-goers that a caregiver is currently assisting in the restroom.
- Sharps disposal.
- Service Animal Policy – ADA-qualifying service animals are always welcome to assist their human partner anywhere on-site at The Nature Place. Service animals must be under the control of their handler at all times and on a leash, except when being off-leash is necessary to perform service to their partner. This does not include emotional support animals.
- Pets are not allowed inside The Nature Place building. Pets are allowed in all city parks but must be on leash and city ordinance must be followed.
Access Programs & Services
- Free programming. (Look for “Free Program” in calendar event details)
- Scholarships for Day Camps available.
- Outdoor all-terrain wheelchair (Action Trackchair) free to use during any of our outdoor programs. Contact us in advance to request.
- Diverse programming through community partnerships, that embolden access to nature for everyone. Learn more or partner with us.
- Programming for all ages.
- Check-out items for low or no cost! Explorer Backpacks, sleds, outerwear, bike rental. Learn More
- Free coffee, tea, & snacks while supplies last each day.
- Free Produce Bin located outside of the garden while supplies last.
- Sensory activities in kids’ area.
- Free wifi, games, musical instruments, books, and activities to play.
- Coming soon: outdoor all-terrain wheelchair (Action Trackchair) available to visitors for check-out.
- Coming soon: Self-led garden audio tour available in English, Hmong, and Spanish through QR codes.
Access Information
Website Accessibility
Read more about the accessibility of our website:
Paper versus Electronic
We provide much of our information electronically but we strive to make paper or print copies accessible for those that need them. If you need a paper copy or technology assistance for a program signup, job application, volunteer application, facility rental contract, or anything else, please contact us in person, at staff@natureplacelacrosse.org, or at 608-860-6864.
View our Inclusivity Assessment
View our Inclusivity Assessment with photos: https://search.inclusiverec.org/agencies/5935
How can we Improve Accessibility?
How can we improve access to our information, programs, services, and facility? We’d love to hear from you!
