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Temporary Closure Due to Inclement Weather

January 23, 2026

For the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center will be closed due to anticipated inclement weather. Closure Dates: Saturday, January 24 through Monday,...

Caddo Cabosa Head Start Soccer Clinic

January 22, 2026

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Cabosa and Caddo Parish Head Start, will sponsor a one-day general skills and drills Soccer Clinic on March 5, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30...

Through Their Eyes Photography Program

January 14, 2026

Through Their Eyes is a hands-on youth photography program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of photography while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and storytelling....

Healthy Heart Health Fair

January 5, 2026

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Town of Vivian, will host a Healthy Heart Health Fair to educate and promote awareness of the long-term effects of day-to-day health...

2026 Call for Artists at Owl Night

November 18, 2025

Call for Artists at Owl Night on February 14, 2026 Owl Night invites visitors to meet live owls and explore their night world! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for...

Parish Wide Burn Ban

October 9, 2025

As of today, October 9, Caddo Parish is under a Parish wide burn ban due to the extreme dry conditions and no significant chance of rain in the long range forecast. As soon as conditions improve,...

🎨🌿 Call to Artists! 🌿🎨

September 2, 2025

Join us for a Celebration of Art and Nature at this year’s Art in the Park! This free annual community event highlights talented artists from the area who draw inspiration from the natural world....

July 18, 2025

Red River 3v3 Summer Showdown Soccer Tournament Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Single Day Event Lee Hedges Stadium 6115 Roma Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation in...

NFL FLAG OFFICIAL LEAGUE FLAG FOOTBALL

May 21, 2025

 NFL FLAG Football is Here with Mindshift Sports!  Calling all boys and girls Grades K-12 — it’s time to hit the field with official NFL FLAG football, hosted by our amazing partner Mindshift...

PBS PINCHBACK PARK TO CLOSE MAY 12-16

May 9, 2025

PBS PINCHBACK PARK TO CLOSE MAY 12-16 P.B.S. Pinchback Park (7903 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA) will be closed to the public Monday, May 12th–Friday, May 16th . This closure will allow...

Caddo Parish Swift Skills Basketball Camps

May 7, 2025

This clinic is designed to teach and train youth in the game of basketball. This clinic will offer an opportunity for youth players to participate in fundamental skills and drills covering...

Caddo Parish Grace in Motion Dance Program

May 5, 2025

This Youth Dance Program provides a fun, creative, and faith-based environment where young people can explore the art of dance. Designed to build confidence, discipline, and teamwork, the program...

Wild Child Camp Registration is NOW OPEN

March 18, 2025

Register for Wild Child Summer Camp Wild Child Summer Camp is an award-winning, week-long day camp designed for kids ages 8-12 who love nature and want to increase knowledge and...

2026 Get Fit Thursdays

February 7, 2025

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and local Fitness Instructors, is proud to offer a wide variety of free health and fitness classes....

Capital Projects Status Report

November 11, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be”   Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor Thomas Scope of Work:  Installed...

CAPRA Best of the Best Accreditation Ceremony

October 14, 2024

CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION BECOMES NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PARK AGENCY Out of 10,000 park systems in the nation, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation becomes one of only 214 accredited park and...

Capital Projects Status Report

October 2, 2024

Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor Thomas Scope of Work:  Installed new LED park lighting. Installed walking distance signs. Installed 1 concrete...

Caddo Parish Parks Releases Fall 2024 Program Guide

September 10, 2024

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department has released the Fall 2024 Program Guide, highlighting fun and enriching opportunities for youth, adults, and families. From...

CAPITAL PROJECTS-STATUS REPORT

September 5, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be” Capital Project Status Report(Parks Department)-2024.pdf Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District...

CAPITAL PROJECTS-STATUS REPORT

August 5, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be”   Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor Thomas Scope of Work:  Installed...

Capital Project Status Report

July 3, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be”   Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor Thomas Scope of Work:  Installed...

Capital Projects Status Report

June 24, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be”   Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor Thomas Scope of Work:  Installed...

2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS-STATUS REPORT for April

April 30, 2024

Download a pdf of this report here.   “Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be”   Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3...

2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS-STATUS REPORT for May

April 10, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be” Download a pdf file of this report here. Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 –...

Register for Wild Child Summer Camp

March 18, 2024

Wild Child Summer Camp is an award-winning, week-long day camp designed for kids ages 8-12 who love nature and want to increase knowledge and awareness of the natural world. This summer campers...

2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS-STATUS REPORT

March 13, 2024

“Creating and Improving Quality of Life Spaces Where People Want to Be” Download a pdf file of this report here Bessie D. Smith Park (412 East Olive Street-Shreveport) | District 3 – Victor...

5 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2024 – 2028

March 13, 2024

Download a pdf file of this document here FY 2024 *General Park System Improvements *ADA Compliance Park Improvement Projects *Repairs/replacement of piers, boat ramps, trail maintenance, channel...

Trail Map for Eddie D. Jones

March 7, 2024

Eddie D. Jones Park offers over 20 miles of trail throughout 800+ acres of mature hardwood forest. All trails are open to foot traffic. The 11+ mile red loop is developed for mountain biking and...

Alert-No Water at Earl G. Williamson Park

January 24, 2024

As of 2:00 pm August 19, 2024, there is NO water service at Earl G. Williamson Park, 11425 LA-1, Oil City, LA 71061 due to a Water Leak. Water is expected to be restored soon!...

Caddo Parks opens new disc golf course for citizens

September 18, 2023

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has officially opened its first disc golf course at Earl G. Williamson Park, located at 11425 LA Hwy. 1, Oil City, LA.   The nine-hole...

ROBERT NANCE PARK CLOSED SEPTEMBER 12-13

September 11, 2023

Caddo Parish, LA – Robert Nance Park (14770 Odom Rd, Hosston, LA) will be closed to the public September 12 – 13. Contractors will be sealcoating and striping the main boat launch parking...

Caddo Lake Channel Markers Are Being Replaced

September 6, 2023

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department will be replacing channel markers along the Louisiana side of Caddo Lake beginning mid-September. Caddo Parks will...

Earl G. Williamson boat launch reopens!

August 25, 2023

Great news–the boat launch at Earl G. Williamson Park has reopened and is now available for public access! Thanks for your patience as Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation worked to install a...

Greenbrook Park Reopening Celebration!

May 30, 2023

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Thur., June 1st  | 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Greenbrook Park, located at 8717 South Emerald Loop (Shreveport). Refreshments...

Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes Event Postponed

April 14, 2023

Due to the threat of severe storms, the Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 13, 11am-3pm.  More information: Imagine. Build. Explore. Enjoy a day in an...

Parks Reopen After Water Levels Drop

April 11, 2023

The following parks have reopened after closure due to high water levels: Richard Fleming Park – 7919 West Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport, LA Milton James “Hookie’ Cameron Memorial Park –...

Park Closures Due To High Water Levels

April 7, 2023

Effective Immediately, April 7, 2023 The following parks are closed due to rising water levels: Richard Fleming Park – 7919 West Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport, LA Milton James “Hookie’ Cameron...

Wild Child Summer Camp Registration Opens

March 15, 2023

Do you have a wild child? Does your kid love spending time outside? Then this is the place for them! Wild Child Summer Camp is designed for kids ages 8-12 who love nature and want to increase...

High Water Levels Close Some Caddo Parish Parks

January 30, 2023

Due to rising water levels, the following Caddo Parish parks and respective boat launch sites will close (effective today, 1/30/23): Noah Tyson Park 9300 Mira Myrtis Rd. | Rodessa Richard Fleming...

KEITHVILLE PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES

October 6, 2022

Caddo Parish, LA – Keithville Community Park (12201 Mansfield Rd, Keithville, LA 71047) will be temporarily closed October 10th – October 16th while the Parish completes improvements to the park....

Caddo Parks Rolls Out “Taking it to the Streets”

July 18, 2022

Caddo Parks Rolls Out “Taking it to the Streets” A Mobile Fitness and Crime Prevention Program for Caddo Parish Inner City and Rural Youth Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department is rolling...

July is Parks and Recreation Month

July 8, 2022

The Caddo Parish Commission officially proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month! Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building...

2022 Summer Programs & Activities Announced

May 17, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is excited to announce another summer of quality, low-cost programs and services to the citizens of Caddo Parish. From youth football camps and sport clinics, to...

Walter B. Jacobs new facility renderings

May 2, 2022

Project Scope of Work: The new facility will be approximately 13,000 square feet with approximately 6,000 square feet of exterior spaces, pavilions, decks etc.  The facility shall have multiple...

Youth Crime Prevention

May 2, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is joining forces with the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office to host crime prevention presentations for youth and teens throughout Caddo Parish. These...

Earl G. Williamson Park reopening late 2022

March 21, 2022

Caddo Parish, LA – Earl G. Williamson Park, located at 11425 LA-1, Oil City, LA is undergoing several park improvements, including a major electrical upgrade, and is now scheduled to reopen for...

2022 Spring Programs Announced

March 14, 2022

Spring is right around the corner and the Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Program Guide is available. Citizens will find lots of new...

Children’s Concert Series Announced

March 2, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will host Tiny Tots Concerts featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, March 12-13, 2022. Tiny Tots Concerts are designed to provide cultivating music...

Public Input Requested for ADA Transition Plan

February 14, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is undertaking a survey of accessibility needs for people with disabilities to collect vital feedback that will shape transition to greater accessibility for all...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report

January 25, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the “2021 End of Year Final Report” is now available. This report provides a high-level overview of many of the department’s...

Call for Artists at Owl Night

December 7, 2021

Call for Artists at Owl Night on February 12, 2022 Owl Night invites visitors to meet live owls and explore their night world! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for...

Winter Program Guide 2021-2022

December 2, 2021

From fun and festive events to health and wellness programs, the Winter Program Guide has something for everyone. Offerings include athletic, fitness, arthritis intervention, and nature education...

Richard Fleming Park Upgrades Complete

September 20, 2021

Upgrades to Richard Fleming Park in North Caddo are complete, and the park is ready for you to come and enjoy. The new upgrades include new playground systems and painting of restrooms, with more...

2021 Fall Programs Guide

August 25, 2021

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced an array of Fall programs/activities, and social distancing fitness activities for youth, adults, and families. You will find a variety of...

Call for Artists at Art in the Park

August 4, 2021

Call for Artists at Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, November 6,, 2021 Art in the Park is an annual nature and wildlife art show and sale featuring all local artists from the...

Self-Guided Nature Exploration

July 16, 2021

New to Caddo Parish Parks: Agents of Discovery! Try out this fun and unique way of learning about and exploring nature. Agents of Discovery is a free educational mobile game for families that...

2021 Summer Programs Guide

June 17, 2021

We are excited to finally welcome back summer! We have been very busy planning a diverse slate of programs and events that will be held over the upcoming months, and are proud to share them with...

Richard Fleming Playground Rendering

May 10, 2021

This rendering illustrates the new playground system to be installed at Richard Fleming Park. System should be installed by the end of July....

COVID-19 UPDATE

June 30, 2020

The Visitor Center is currently closed to the public until further notice due to Covid-19. Trails, outdoor animal exhibits, and picnic pavilion restrooms are accessible during normal park hours....