FAQs

There are 3 private single rooms that can be reserved. For single room reservations, the Atrium and restrooms are a shared space between all rooms.

A deposit is not required to secure your date for a single room reservation. After reserving your date, expect a follow-up email with your contract and invoice within 10 days. Full payment + contract completion are due within 7 days of receiving them.

Yes, a contract must be signed to finalize your reservation. Payment + contract completion are due within 7 days of receiving them from our Administration Department.  

For single room rental, yes. There can be up to 3 single room reservations happening at one time. The public may also access the lobby/Atrium space during our open business hours.

For wedding packages or any entire facility rental, there will be no public access or other events in the building at the same time.

• Single room reservations on Saturdays and Sundays can be booked within 6 months of the event date.
• Weeknight options are available throughout the year.
• Weddings may be booked further in advance.

Contact the Facility Rental Coordinator for availability.

You may hang signs or banners in the specific room you have reserved. If the Entire Facility is reserved, you will have access to all of the rooms. Additional signage outside in the park or on the street will need approval from the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department. We do not permit tape, tacks, nails, command strips or any other adhesive that could damage the walls.

You may not store belongings nor have your vendors drop off items outside of your reserved timeframe.

Hard liquor is not permitted at The Nature Place. Beer, wine and champagne are permitted ONLY when you have the Entire Facility reserved. It must be a private (invite only) event and there cannot be any exchange of money onsite for alcohol (must be open bar), which includes a tip jar. Alcohol must remain inside the facility, on the outside patio, or in the 5 acres of outdoor space included with an entire facility reservation.

No, smoking is not permitted inside the building. The designated smoking area is outside on the patio. Please be sure to use the cigarette disposal receptacle.

Yes, The Nature Place is ADA compliant.

Yes, all indoor rooms are air-conditioned and heated.

Yes, there are 2 parking lots, as well as street parking in Myrick Park. All parking lots are open access to the public. There are several hotel accommodations within a short drive.

No, we do not display holiday decorations.

Yes, you may bring in balloons and a pinata. All debris from the pinata must be picked up and disposed of properly. Balloons must be secured or weighted down. We do not permit glitter, confetti or anything of similar size to be used, indoors or outdoors.

Yes, you may bring in your own food.

The deadline to cancel your reservation is 30 days prior to your event date. Reservation cancellations received prior to the cancellation deadline are eligible to receive a refund of 50% of their full rental fee. All refund requests must be made by the reservation holder or credit card holder. Refunds will be issued via check and mailed to the address provided upon booking. Reservation cancellations after the cancellation deadline will not receive a refund.

Reservation cancellations after the 30-day cancellation deadline will not receive a refund. Talk to the Facility Rental Coordinator to discuss options for rescheduling to a new date at no additional charge.

No, your access to the space will be within your reserved timeframe.

There will be an on-call number provided to you should any issues arise on the day of your reservation.

You may reach out to the Facility Rental Coordinator with questions during our business hours. There will be an on-call number provided to you should any issues arise on the day of your reservation.