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Police are looking into the discovery of a body near the La Salle River south of Winnipeg.

RCMP confirmed Tuesday afternoon they were called to La Barriere Park just after 2 p.m.

Officers said the body of a man was located south of the park bridge.

RCMP were on scene at La Barriere Park near St. Norbert Tuesday afternoon. Michael Draven / Global News

The Forensic Identification unit was called in. No other information is available at this time.

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La Barriere Park is a City of Winnipeg recreational area off Waverley Street, west of Highway 75.

It is a popular site for cross country skiing.