Athletic Programs

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Youth Athletic programs provide a fun-filled experience that will develop skills to last a lifetime. We provide and sponsor a wide variety of sports opportunities that encourage not only fundamental sports skills but sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, and self-confidence.
  • Caddo LSUS Weightlifting Program

    LSU-Shreveport USA Weightlifting Center for High Performance and Development Health & Physical Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA, United States
    Adults, Seniors, and Families

    Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in partnership with LSU-Shreveport’s nationally recognized USA Weightlifting program, is proud to present a dynamic summer training opportunity for youth ages 10 to 18 at LSU-Shreveport. Led by three-time Olympian and certified USA Weightlifting Coach Kendrick Farris, this 12-week program blends Olympic weightlifting fundamentals with functional training, teamwork, and intentional development. Participants will receive hands-on ...

Recent Athletic Posts

Caddo Cabosa Fall Indoor Soccer Clinic

September 12, 2025

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Cabosa will sponsor a one-day general skills and drills Fall Break Soccer Clinic, Friday, October 10, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, for boys...

Caddo Youth Lacrosse Clinic

September 12, 2025

YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, Centenary College Lacrosse & Red River Lacrosse Association are teaming up to offer a Youth Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, September 27,...

Caddo Red River 3V3 Summer Soccer Clinic

July 28, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025, 6 pm – 8 pm – Single Day Event Lee Hedges Stadium 6115 Roma Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Shreveport...

2025 Earl G. Williamson Classic Disc Golf Tournament

July 28, 2025

Calling all area Disc Golfers! Caddo Parish Park and Recreation Department and Shreveport-Bossier Disc Golf Union  have joined forces to  host The Inaugural Earl G. Williamson Classic-Disc Golf...

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...

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...

Youth Baseball Skills & Drills Clinic

March 12, 2025

⚾ Important Update for Parents & Guardians! ⚾ Due to the projected inclement weather on April 5, 2025, our Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation MLB/NIKE RBI Youth Baseball Clinic has been...

Get Fit Thursdays

February 7, 2025

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

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...

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...

Caddo Middle School Football Championship

November 9, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Whataburger will sponsor the 2022 Caddo Parish Middle School Boys’ Football City Championship. Championship game will be played November 10,...

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...

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...

Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day

February 2, 2022

Caddo Parks and Recreation to Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day: Her Time To Play Virtual Event Caddo Parks and Recreation will celebrate the 36th annual National Girls &...

Youth Baseball Skills and Drills Clinic

January 27, 2022

Thursday, February 10, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm FREE EVENT! This clinic will offer an opportunity for youth players ages 7-14, to participate in fundamental skills and drills covering selected...

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...

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...

Caddo Parish and D1 Training Announce Partnership

October 20, 2021

CADDO PARISH AND D1 TRAINING JOIN FORCES TO ADDRESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CADDO PARISH YOUTH Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has joined forces with D1 Training Shreveport to offer a variety...

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...

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...