Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation
Providing quality of life and leisure services to Caddo Parish citizens and visitors
Our Mission:
The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities, recreational programs, and other leisure time activities for the enjoyment, health, and benefit of the residents of Caddo Parish. In carrying out this responsibility, the department provides clean, safe park facilities throughout the Parish and a variety of recreational programs to ensure a positive experience for all our visitors.Our Vision:
To enhance and improve the quality of life of all residents and visitors of Caddo Parish. The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department will provide excellent customer service through well maintained facilities and highly trained and motivated staff. The programs and services offered will always reflect the wants and needs of our community.Find a Park Site…
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You'll dig Archaeology Day, so make plans to attend the 6th annual event at the The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Lots to do for both kids and adults.
Learn how pottery was made thousands of years ago and what it's like to work in an archaeology lab. Bring your artifacts for identification and hear about the latest news and research from local and state archaeologists. Naturalists from Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park will there with some fun activities too!
Free event!
Feels like fall out there and to us here at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park fall means Art in the Park! Find out more about this wonderful annual event here: https://caddoparks.org/event/art-in-the-park/
Here's an autumn inspired piece entitled ''Cardinal in a Pear Tree" from one of our favorite Art in the Park artists Mr. Don Edwards. You can see more of Don's work here: http://donedwardsart.net/
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park's Bugs, Bats, & Bones will be “deconstructed” this year due to Covid-19 precautions. You will find all your favorite Bugs, Bats, & Bones activities offered throughout the month of October. Whether you want to encounter a live vulture, cuddle a snake, or venture out into the deep, dark forest to explore nature at night, we’ve got a great line-up of programs to creep the whole family out all month long!
Registration is required for all events. Space is limited. All programs held outdoors, unless otherwise noted. Find more info and links to register here: https://caddoparks.org/events/category/nature-education/
For more information contact Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park at (318) 929-2806.
Call to Artists open until October 16 or until full.
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Art in the Park is an annual nature and wildlife art show and sale featuring all local artists from the Shreveport-Bossier area.
The event features a wide variety of nature-inspired art for sale, from paintings and photography to stone tools and woodcarvings, all from local artists. Mini art workshops, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, live music, and food vendors are also planned.
Amateur and professional artists whose work features wildlife or nature or uses natural materials as their medium will be considered. If you would like to be considered as a featured artist, please submit the application found at caddoparks.org/event/art-in-the-park/. Spaces are free of charge but limited. Contact Stacy Gray at sgray@caddo.org or call us at (318) 929-2806 for more information.
The event address is 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport 71107.
You'll dig Archaeology Day, so make plans to attend the 6th annual event at the The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Lots to do for both kids and adults.
Learn how pottery was made thousands of years ago and what it's like to work in an archaeology lab. Bring your artifacts for identification and hear about the latest news and research from local and state archaeologists. Naturalists from Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park will there with some fun activities too!
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Feels like fall out there and to us here at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park fall means Art in the Park! Find out more about this wonderful annual event here:
Here's an autumn inspired piece entitled ''Cardinal in a Pear Tree" from one of our favorite Art in the Park artists Mr. Don Edwards. You can see more of Don's work here: ... See MoreSee Less
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We making it easy to Fit Fitness in at home or at the office. For additional information contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.org or 318-220-6284.
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14 Full-Body Medicine Ball Exercises to Sculpt Your Arms and Core
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Wellness Wednesdays. We are making it easy to Fit in Fitness at home or the office. We offer independent walking every Wednesday at Caddo Common Park or just walk where you normally walk. Record you steps and let's get fit by walking. For additional information contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.org or 318-220-6284.
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20-Minute Brisk Walking Workout
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Use this 20-minute brisk walking workout to burn calories and get the moderate-intensity exercise you need each day to reduce health risks.Comment on Facebook