La Crosse is closing two public parks amid safety concerns

La Crosse is closing two public parks amid safety concerns

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - The city of La Crosse is temporarily closing a pair of parks in the downtown area. Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey announced that the city is closing Burns and Cameron Parks. The mayor's statement said, "Both sheltered and unsheltered individuals have contributed to behaviors that compromise the safety and integrity of these public spaces, including selling drugs, drug use, violence, and other inappropriate conduct…

Mixed emotions expressed as La Crosse parks closed over 'unsafe behaviors'

Burns and Cameron Park in La Crosse have been temporarily closed due to unsafe behaviors, including drug use and violence. Efforts will be made to address the issues and create safe public spaces.