Myrick Park offers a pleasant contrast to the hectic pace of downtown. Amble around the grounds or fling off your shoes and feel the grass under your feet.
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in La Crosse. Myrick Park is an ideal place to begin here, but there are loads of other interesting sights to discover. La Crosse Center, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Viterbo University are not far from the recreation and green space and and will cap off your day nicely.