Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park
Mission:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is dedicated to helping the citizens of Northwest Louisiana connect with nature by conserving a pine-oak-hickory forest for interpretation and recreation.
Vision:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is the recognized center for outdoor interpretation in northwestern Louisiana.
Located three miles west of Blanchard, the 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible by five miles of nature trails. The park has an interpretive building, a rentable pavilion with restrooms, a handicapped-accessible trail, and several naturalists who provide information and interpretation to park visitors. Nature oriented programs are available on an appointment basis.
Programs and Activities:
Park Naturalists offer a wide variety of programs, field trips camps, annual events, and more. Check the Nature Education page for more information and to see upcoming events.
Recent Posts
Weather Advisory – Facility Closures, Program Cancellations and Restrooms Update
January 23, 2026FYI, Due to anticipated inclement freezing temperatures this weekend, upcoming Parks and Recreation Department closures are listed below: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Center will be closed...
Temporary Closure Due to Inclement Weather
January 23, 2026For 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, 2026Caddo 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...
Recent Facebook Updates
🚨 Early Closure Notice 🚨
Due to the approaching winter storm, Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center will be closing early at 4:00 PM today January 23, 2026. The center will remain closed through Monday for the safety of our visitors and staff, and we will reopen on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! ❄️🌲 ... See MoreSee Less
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Due to anticipated freezing weather this weekend, we will be closed Saturday, January 24, through Monday, January 26, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 27.
All programs/activities scheduled during this period will be rescheduled for a later date. ... See MoreSee Less
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Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions this weekend, the Junior Naturalists Ornithology workshop has been cancelled. We will reschedule this workshop in February. ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge thank you to our Volunteer Naturalist photographer, Rusty Davis, for capturing the magic of our grand opening at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park! 📸🌿
Your photos beautifully tell the story of this special day, and we are so grateful for your time, talent, and continued support of the center. We truly appreciate you, Rusty! ... See MoreSee Less
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