Town of Shelby : Parc and Rec

Parks

The Town of Shelby has developed 13 small parks to retain green space and preserve areas where children can play safely, people can picnic or just relax and enjoy a nice day. Our newest park, Nelson Park, has a gazebo and flowers. It is located at the intersection of Hagen Road & Pammel Creek Road.

In addition, the town has two larger parks. Mormon Coulee Park is located just off of Hwy 14/61 on Mormon Creek and has 4 shelters that are available for public use. The Enclosed Shelter, Open Shelter #1 and the Lion's Shelter can be accessed via Bloomer Mill Road. Open Shelter #2 is accessed via Park Drive. The Enclosed Shelter and Open Shelter #2 can be reserved for gatherings May 1st-Oct 1st. Reservations are taken after the 1st of January. Payment in full and a signed contract are due within 7 days of making the reservation. Shelter #1 & the Lion's Shelter are available on a first come-first served basis.

Park Shelter Fee Schedule:
Lion's Shelter...…no fee
Open Shelter #1…no fee
Open Shelter #2…$30 for residents & $45 for non-residents
Enclosed Shelter 1-50 people…$60 for residents & $90 for non-residents , 51-100 people…$70 for residents & $105 for non-residents, 100+ people…$80 for residents & $120 for non-residents

Reservations: call 788-1032 Extension 3

Pammel Creek Park is a work in progress. Land was purchased by the town in 2001 and a park plan developed with the assistance of local residents. Construction of a paved bike/walkway and two ball diamonds began in the fall of 2002, and landscaping, tree plantings and playground equipment have added. A park shelter, restrooms, bushes and flowers will be added in the future.

Town of Shelby parks close at 10 PM. No camping or overnight stays are allowed. Camping is permitted at Goose Island Park, located south of La Crosse on Hwy 35. Goose Island Park is located in the Town of Shelby, but is owned and managed by the County of La Crosse. For reservations call 608-788-7018.

Recreation

Shelby Youth Baseball and Softball is an all-volunteer summer program for area youth ages 9-14. Participation is not restricted to Shelby residents and over 500 boys and girls registered to play ball in 2008. The Town of Shelby maintains the 3 Hillview ball fields, one in Mormon Coulee Park, two at State Road School and two in Pammel Creek Park.

A modern concession stand, restrooms and sheltered picnic area are located at the Hillview site, thanks to the generous contributions of individuals and businesses, a grant from the Corinne Zielke Foundation and gallons of volunteer sweat.

For more information on Shelby Youth Baseball and Softball check out their website at Shelbyball.org