2026 Get Fit Thursday
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71109, United States
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. Health and Fitness Thursday’s goal is to promote and bring awareness to the importance of living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Bring the entire family out for an evening of Dance Fitness, Line Dancing, Aerobics, walking, nutritional literacy information, and more on the following dates:
January 8, January 15, January 22, and January 29
February 5, February 12, February 19, and February 26
All sessions take place at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. An exercise mat and hand weights are also suggested.
The event is free to the public
Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise regimen and for modifications that best meet your individual needs. For additional information, contact Mary Murphy at (318) 220-6284 or mmurphy@caddo.gov.

Healthy Heart Health Fair
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Legion Hills Community Center, 1004 S Pardue, Vivian, LA, 71082, United States
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Town of Vivian, will offer a Healthy Heart Health Fair to educate, promote awareness of, and its the long-term effects of day-to-day health issues, at Legion Hills Community, 1004 S. Pardue St., Vivian, LA. on February 26, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Health professionals will serve as guest presenters. Blood pressure checks, blood glucose, and wellness check services will be available on-site. Light fitness will be provided. Dress comfortably.
A HEALTHY lunch will be provided for the first 100 attendees. The health fair will be open to the community. Services to be offered will include:
1. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is bringing Wellness to You
2. Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks
3. Programs provided by LSUS AGU
4. Screening and exam
5. Fitness to get the heart pumping
6. Services, health care resources, and information booths
For additional information, contact Mary Murphy at 318-220-6284 or mmurphy@caddo.gov.

Caddo Youth Baseball Skills and Drills Clinic
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Captain Shreve High School, 6115 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71105, United States
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Captain Shreve High School Baseball Coach and baseball team, will host the Caddo Parish Youth Baseball Skills and Drills Clinic on May 11, 2026, from 6 pm – 8 pm, at P.B.S. Pinchback Park.
This clinic will offer youth players ages 4-14 an opportunity to participate in fundamental skills and drills covering selected areas of the game. Instruction will be provided by Todd Sharp, Captain Shreve High School Baseball Coaching Staff, and their players. Players are encouraged to bring their gloves.
Participates must register at www.caddoparks.org.
For more information, contact Mary Murphy at 318-220-6284, mmurphy@caddo.gov

Fitness in the Park
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Pinchback Park, 7903 Jefferson Paige Rd,, Shreveport, LA, 71119, United States
Fitness in the Park, March 21, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., bring the entire family out for a morning of movement! You’ll find a variety of educational and fitness activities that promote healthy living, including group fitness demos, health screenings, nutritional literacy information, and more. This event is free to the public.
Participants may register on-site from 9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. or complete pre-registration by March 19, 2026, and receive a free goody bag (supplies limited). Bring your mat, towel, hand weights, and water bottle
Registration required, please register at www.caddoparks.org.
For more information or to register, contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.gov or (318) 220-6284.
