The Nature Place
Wedding venue in La Crosse, Wisconsin





About The Nature Place
The Nature Place is a state-of-the-art nature center situated on 5 acres within Myrick Park, offering views of the marsh and bluffs. The venue features a large Atrium with a 26-foot-tall black willow tree and treehouse-style loft, along with three rentable rooms: the Marshview Room (36’6” x 45’3”, capacity 150), Discovery Room (40’ x 25”, capacity 40), and La Crosse Room (16’5” x 34’10”, capacity 25). Wedding packages include access to the entire facility and 5 acres of outdoor park space. Ceremonies and receptions accommodate up to 150 guests indoors or 200 guests using indoor/outdoor spaces. Peak season (May–October) Saturday weddings are $2,700; Sunday weddings $1,700. Non-peak season (November–April) Saturday weddings $2,075; Sunday weddings $1,325. Amenities include tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, a full kitchenette in the Marshview Room, and an on-site event staff person. Add-ons include twinkle lights ($300), sound system ($75), ceremony arbor ($100), and a naturalist program with live education animals ($150). Alcohol (beer and wine only) is permitted with entire facility rental; hard liquor and cash bars are prohibited. Catering is open—couples may bring their own food and drink. Parking is available in two lots. The building is ADA compliant. Reservations support conservation, education, and community programs.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Price
- From $1,325
- Pricing note
- Saturday and Sunday wedding packages vary by season. Peak season (May–Oct): Saturday $2,700, Sunday $1,700. Non-peak (Nov–Apr): Saturday $2,075, Sunday $1,325. Hourly rate for entire facility (Fri/Sat/Sun) $200/hr. Single-room daytime rates $25–$50/hr; after-hours $45–$75/hr.
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Nature Place
- Website: natureplacelacrosse.org/rent-our-facility/weddings
- Phone: (608) 860-6864
- Address: 789 Myrick Park Dr
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