DOWNTOWN ST. CROIX FALLS IS OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!
Park Once.
Explore More.
We make it easy to leave the car behind and explore more of the city on foot or by bike by connecting St. Croix Falls free parking, downtown shops and restaurants, and our parks and trail systems.
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Park Once. Explore More.
St. Croix Falls is made for exploring. Park in one of our convenient free public parking areas, then discover downtown shops and restaurants, river views, parks and miles of trails—all connected by walkable and bikeable routes throughout the city.
Downtown is open during construction, and getting around is easier than you might think.
Downtown is Open
Late-summer and fall construction may change the way you drive through downtown, but shops, restaurants and local businesses remain open and ready to welcome you.
Look for Park Once. Explore More. signs directing you to free public parking just off the main street.
Once you’re parked, leave the car behind and explore.
Walk to lunch. Browse the shops. Follow the river. Connect to a trail. Hop on your bike. Stay a little longer.
One Parking Spot. A Lot of Possibilities.
There isn’t just one way to experience St. Croix Falls. Our parks, downtown, riverfront and trail systems are close enough to combine into your own adventure.
Park Downtown → Shop → Walk the River
Park in a free downtown lot, explore the shops and restaurants along Washington Street, then continue your walk toward the St. Croix River for scenery, overlooks and trails
Park at Jerusalem Park → Play → Walk Downtown
Start at Jerusalem Park, play a round of disc golf or enjoy the park, then walk into downtown St. Croix Falls for lunch, coffee or shopping before heading back.
Perfect for: disc golf + lunch, families, an active afternoon
Park at the Woolly Trailhead → Ride → Refuel
Leave your vehicle at the Woolly Trailhead, ride the trails, then bike into town for coffee or lunch at 3 Arrows Coffee Company before riding back.
Perfect for: mountain biking + coffee, trail days, active visitors
Park at the Polk County Visitor Center → Connect to the Gandy Dancer
Use the Polk County Visitor Center as your starting point, then walk or bike to the Gandy Dancer State Trail and connect with more of St. Croix Falls from there.
Perfect for: biking, longer walks and trail exploration
Park at Interstate State Park → Walk Into Town
A day at Interstate State Park doesn’t have to end at the park entrance. Follow the walking connections toward downtown and add lunch, shopping or a coffee stop to your park visit.
Perfect for: hiking + downtown, day trips, turning a park visit into a full St. Croix Falls day
Build Your Own Route
Park. Walk. Bike. Shop. Eat. Explore.
Use the map to see how St. Croix Falls connects and create a route that fits your day.
You might spend an hour wandering downtown—or turn one stop into an entire afternoon.
Park once. Explore more.
Free Parking. Easy Exploring.
Free public parking is available throughout St. Croix Falls, including lots conveniently located near downtown.
During construction, watch for Park Once. Explore More. directional signs showing you where to turn for public parking.
Once you’ve parked, you’re closer than you think.
Shops are open. Trails are waiting. The river is right there.
BUSINESSES ON WASHINGTON STREET
LISTED SOUTH TO NORTH
WEST SIDE
Wolf & Stag Fine Jewelry
123 South Washington
The Vegetarian
Rustic Sparrow Vintage & Salvage
Hit the Stage Day Spa
Period Windsors
WHAT Art School
Unique Boutique
Morh Than Memories Vintage
Standfield Interiors
St. Croix Festival Theatre
Game Quest Gaming
Valley Sweets
EAST SIDE
Dalles Cafe & Coffee House
Be Wild Burgers
St. Croix Falls Public Library
Fur-Get-Me-Nots
St. Croix Tavern
St. Croix Falls Historical Society
A Place of Thailand
Napping Gnome
Pizza Man
Fiddlehead Kitchen
Tangen Drug
Sisters She Shop
Crystal Tavern
River Bluff Tattoo Co.
C’est Bon Mi
Historic Auditorium
This article was written by Linda Shober and produced by Linda Shober Marketing + Design, a marketing firm located in the St. Croix Valley specializing in providing content, strategy, management, design, and creative for digital and traditional marketing projects.