CADDO PARISH PARKS & RECREATION RELEASES SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM GUIDE

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

Caddo Parish Head Start TBall Social

Caddo Parish Head Start TBall Social location change Due to the weather forecast of rain. The Caddo Parish Head Start TBall Social scheduled for tonight, April. 18, 2024, 6pm-8pm has been moved...

Richard Fleming Park is Now Open!

Richard Fleming Park located at 7919 West Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107, is now open! The Parish urges all citizens to adhere to all barricades that have been placed in designated areas, as...

Disc Golf Course Closed at Earl G. Williamson Park Due to High Water Levels

Caddo Parish, LA – Effective, 12:00pm April 12, 2024, The Disc Golf Course at Earl G. Williamson Park will close immediately due to high water: The Parish urges citizens to adhere to all traffic...

Caddo Parish Head Start Tee Training League

Caddo Parish Head Start Tee Ball Training League game scheduled for tonight April 11, 2024, at Galilee Baptist Church Baseball Field have been canceled due to the condition of the fields.  Games...

High Water Levels Close Some Caddo Parish Parks

Caddo Parish, LA – Effective, 10:00am April 10, 2024 the following Caddo Parish parks and respective boat launch sites will close immediately due to high water: Milton James “Hookie” Cameron...

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 awareness of the natural world. This summer campers...

Trail Map for Eddie D. Jones

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Announces 2024 Spring Programs

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation releases its 2024 Spring Program Guide (March – May). This guide includes a diverse slate of programs and activities for all ages-ranging from  nature education,...

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Update: Water Restored to Robert Nance Park

Updated February 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Water at Robert Nance Park has been restored. Caddo Parish, LA – Robert Nance Park (14770 Odom Rd, Hosston, LA) water is temporarily shut off. The park and...

Join us in celebrating Black History Month February 2024!

Updated: Parks Reopened

Updated 9:00am February 16, 2024 all parks have reopened.   Caddo Parish, LA – Effective, 2:00pm January 26, 2024 the following Caddo Parish parks and respective boat launch sites will close...

Alert-Boil Advisory for Earl G. Williamson Park

Update 9:00 am, January 26, 2024: Water service has been restored to Earl G. Williamson Park however a boil advisory is in placed.   As of 4:00pm January 24, 2024 there is NO water service...

Caddo Parks Prepare for Upcoming Freezing Temperatures

In preparation of freezing temperatures on next week, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will close all park restrooms starting Monday, January 15th to protect plumbing. Temporary outdoor portlets...

End of Year Report for 2023

Caddo Parish Commission Adopts Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Caddo Parish Commission adopted its new parish-wide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan at its regular session meeting on Wednesday November 22, 2023. The Master Plan was a 2...

Majority of Eddie D. Jones Park Trails Back Open to Public

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Parks Department has reopened 80 percent of walking, bike and horse trails  at Eddie D. Jones Park (8400 Mike Clark Rd.-Keithville). Trails were closed to the...

CADDO PARKS TO HOST FREE DISC GOLF CLINIC FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has joined forces with the Shreveport-Bossier Disc Golf Union to host a Disc Golf Clinic on Saturday, October 14th from 10:00am – 12noon...

Burn Ban Lifted at 5PM September 29, 2023

Caddo Parish’s burn ban will be lifted beginning at 5:00pm on Friday, September 29, 2023. Citizens are encouraged to exercise caution and follow all applicable laws concerning outdoor...

PARISH OF CADDO BREAKS GROUND ON STATE-OF-THE-ART NATURE FACILTY

Caddo Parish, LA – On Wednesday, August 30, Caddo Parish administration and the Caddo Parish Commission welcomed local officials and community partners to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new...

Caddo Parks opens new disc golf course for citizens

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...

Call to Artists for Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023

Art in the Park is an annual art show and sale featuring all local artists from the Shreveport-Bossier area who take inspiration from the natural world. SHREVEPORT, LA-Caddo Parish Parks and...

ROBERT NANCE PARK CLOSED SEPTEMBER 12-13

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

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...

Caddo Parks Asks Citizens to Refrain From Outdoor Fire Usage at Parish Parks

Caddo Parish, LA – In an effort to protect citizens, first responders and the community from dangerous wildfires, Caddo Parish is asking visitors to Parish parks to refrain from any outdoor...

Earl G. Williamson boat launch reopens!

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...

CADDO PARKS OPENS NEW CORNHOLE COURTS IN AREA PARISH PARKS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has officially opened 2 new cornhole courts at the following Caddo Parish Parks: Earl G. Williamson Park, 11425 LA Hwy. 1, Oil City, Louisiana...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation to Host Tumbling and Gymnastic Classes for Youth (ages 3-5)

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Acro Sports Gymnastics will host multiple one-day tumbling and gymnastic classes for youth (girls and boys) ages 3-5 in the summer months of...

Greenbrook Park Reopening Celebration!

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...

Caddo Parks and Recreation and Former WNBA Star To Host Inaugural “Girl You Got It” Summer Basketball and Empowerment Camp

Caddo Parks and Recreation and Former WNBA Star To Host Inaugural “Girl You Got It” Summer Basketball and Empowerment Camp Calling all area youth girl basketball players, ages 6-14! Caddo Parish...

Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation Releases Summer 2023 Program Guide

Get up, get out and get moving! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department has released it’s Summer 2023 Program Guide, highlighting fun and enriching opportunities for youth, adults, and...

PARISH OF CADDO TO HOST COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS ON WALTER B. JACOBS MEMORIAL NATURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is seeking input from citizens across Caddo Parish on the new Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park improvements.  Two community meetings will...

318 NFL STARS RETURN HOME TO HOST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

Update May 8, 2023 at 2:00PM: Due to overwhelming response, registration for the 318 Takeover Youth Football Camp is closed. The waitlist is also at capacity.   Caddo Parish Parks and...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation & Red River Lacrosse Association to Host Youth Lacrosse Clinic

YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation & Red River Lacrosse Association are teaming up to offer a Youth Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, May 20th 9:00am – 11:00am.   Beginners to...

12th Annual Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic is coming on Saturday, June 3, 2023

2023 RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC A yearly tradition for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl – the bowl will host the 12th annual FREE Youth Football...

Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes Event Postponed

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

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

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...

Application period for Parish Summer Youth Worker Program opens April 2

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish high school and college students are invited to apply for summer work opportunities with the Parish of Caddo. The Parish’s Summer Youth Worker Program provides job...

CADDO PARKS & RECREATION AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE JOINING FORCES TO OFFER SPRING & SUMMER YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Caddo Parish Juvenile Services, the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s...

Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation to Host 2nd Annual Jr. NBA Skills Challenge “In Memory of Devin Myers”

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Raising Canes will host the 2nd Annual Jr. NBA Skills Challenge for youth girls and boys, ages 7 – 13 on Saturday, April 1st from...

Wild Child Summer Camp Registration Opens

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...

CADDO PARKS AND LOCAL FITNESS INSTRUCTORS TO HOST “FITNESS IN THE PARK”

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and local fitness instructors will host “Fitness in the Park” on Saturday, February 25th , from 9:00am – 11:30am at P.B.S Pinchback Park (7903 Jefferson Paige...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation to Host Middle School Basketball City Championships

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Raising Canes will host the 2023 Caddo Parish Girls and Boys Middle School Basketball City Championships on Thursday, March 2nd at the...

Caddo Parks and Captain Shreve High School to Host Youth Baseball Skills and Drills Clinic

Calling all area youth tee ball and baseball players (girls and boys), ages 4-14! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation have joined forces with Head Baseball Coach, Todd Sharp and the Captain Shreve...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2022 Annual Report Now Available

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the “2022 End of Year Final Report” is now available. This report provides an extensive overview of many of the department’s significant...

High Water Levels Close Some Caddo Parish Parks

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Announces Winter 2022-2023 Programs and Activities

Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Winter 2022-2023 Program Guide is now available. With of lots of special events and engaging programs, citizens will find...

28th Annual Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival Takes Place December 3, 2022

28th Annual Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 Earl G. Williamson Park, 11425 LA-1, Oil City Free Admission Festival Opens at 3:30 p.m. | Fireworks Begin at 6:30 p.m....

Caddo Middle School Football Championship

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,...

KEITHVILLE PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES

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....

PARISH OF CADDO AND SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY PARTNER TO HOST A FREE WEEKEND OF COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra to host a free weekend of concerts in Caddo Parish, Oct. 1 – 2. The “Tiny Tots” concerts will feature...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Announces Fall 2022 Programs and Activities

Fall is on the way and the Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Program Guide is now available. With of lots of special events and engaging...

Call for Artists at Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for artists for the annual Art in the Park event at Richard Fleming Park on Saturday, November 5 from noon-4:00pm.  The event is “a...

Caddo Parks Rolls Out “Taking it to the Streets”

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

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...

Caddo Parks, USA Boxing and Local Partners Join Forces to Host Louisiana Master’s Boxing Invitational

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with USA Boxing, Title Boxing Club Shreveport, and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport will host the Louisiana Master’s Boxing Invitational, July 9th –...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Centenary College to Host Youth Skills and Drills Basketball Camp

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Centenary College basketball coaching staff will host a two-day Youth Skills and Drills Basketball Camp at the Centenary Gold Dome on Monday, July 25th for...

2022 Summer Programs & Activities Announced

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...

CADDO PARISH EARNS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, NATURE AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo has been recognized with three National Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county...

Caddo Parish Parks to Host MLB Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby Competitions

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Captain Shreve High School baseball team  will host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby local competitions at...

Local NFL Superstars Partner With Caddo Parks & Recreation to Host Football Camp

NFL cornerbacks Greedy Williams of the Cleveland Browns and Rodarius Williams of the New York Giants, in conjunction with Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, will host a youth football camp on...

Walter B. Jacobs new facility renderings

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...

Brandon Wilson, of Cincinnati Bengals, to host football camp

Photo Above: Brian Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals Safety, NFL NFL safety, Brandon Wilson of the Cincinnati Bengals, in conjunction with Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will host the 2nd Annual...

Caddo Parks to host free NBA skills clinic in honor of slain youth

CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST JR. NBA SKILLS AND DRILLS CHALLENGE IN HONOR OF DEVIN MYERS APRIL 23   Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation are 99.7 FM-KMJJ are...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Athletics/Recreation Volunteers

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to assist with community programming. We’re looking for: Youth Sports Coaches Sports League Activities Volunteers Health &...

Earl G. Williamson Park reopening late 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...

Caddo Parks and Landers to Host Night in the Country-Concert in the Park Series

It’s that time to gather up the kids and bring out the lawn chairs! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Landers will host the Kiss Country-Night in the Country free outdoor concert series. This...

2022 Spring Programs Announced

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

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...

P.B.S. PINCHBACK PARK TO CLOSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS MARCH 1

Beginning Tuesday, March 1, P.B.S. Pinchback Park, located at 7903 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119, will be closed for the first phase in a series of upgrades and park improvements. “We...

Public Input Requested for ADA Transition Plan

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...

Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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

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

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...

Shreveport Mavericks Pro Basketball Rookie/Free-Agent Tryout Camp

Shreveport Mavericks Pro Basketball Rookie/Free-Agent Tryout Camp. Registration now open. For further information go online to www.shreveportmavericks.com or call 318-588-6429....

Earl G. Williamson Park undergoing renovations; boat launch remains open

*This posted has been updated as of 7/19/2022.  Caddo Parish, LA – Earl G. Williamson Park, located at 11425 LA-1, Oil City, LA is scheduled to reopen late spring 2022 after completion of major...

Call for Artists at Owl Night

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

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 Parks and Recreation to Host Wellness Expo for Area Senior Citizens

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Galilee Baptist Church will host a Senior Citizen Wellness Expo on Tuesday, November 9th from 9:00am – 12:00noon at the Galilee Baptist...

Caddo Parish and D1 Training Announce Partnership

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...

Richard Fleming Park Upgrades Complete

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...

Caddo Parish Parks Surprises 2022 Louisiana Principal of The Year and Students with Pizza Party

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation hosted  a surprise pizza party for Queensborough Leadership Academy students, in recognition of principal Marco French being named 2022 Louisiana State Principal...

2021 Fall Programs Guide

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

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

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...

Earl G. Williamson park to close for improvements; boat launch to remain open

Caddo Parish, LA – Beginning Monday, June 28, Earl G. Williamson Park, located at 11425 LA-1, Oil City, LA will be closed for major electrical upgrades and several park improvements. “We are...

2021 Summer Programs Guide

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

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

Bessie D. Smith Park gains shade covering

2020 End of Year Report