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
Happy 50th Birthday Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center
May 8, 2026CADDO PARISH TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WALTER B. JACOBS NATURE CENTER Caddo Parish, LA — The public is invited to celebrate a remarkable milestone as the Walter B. Jacobs Nature...
Family Adventure Day 2026
May 8, 2026Enjoy a day of fishing, canoeing and archery. Guests will rotate through activities at their leisure. Bring a picnic lunch. All gear provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Open to...
2026 Jr. NBA Basketball Challenge
March 16, 2026PROGRAM: Caddo Parish Friends of Devin Meyers, Jr. NBA Basketball ChallengeDATE/TIME: One-day event, May 30, 2026 / 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.WHERE: Huntington High School, Shreveport, LARegistration...
Recent Facebook Updates
🕸️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Toddler Tuesdays this morning! We had a terrific time! We read The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle, visited our Texas brown tarantula, made beautiful handprint webs, and explored the forest to find real spider webs. 🕷️🌿
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Who’s ready for Family Adventure Day?! 🌞🎣🛶🏹
This year, we’re adding something extra fun DIY color-your-own baseball hats or visors! Create your own style while keeping the sun at bay as you enjoy fishing, canoeing, and archery.
LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO JOIN US:
📅 DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Richard Fleming Park (7919 W Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport, LA)
Enjoy a day of fishing, canoeing, and archery as families rotate through activities at their leisure. Bring a picnic lunch! All gear is provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
⚠️ Ages 6 & up only — no exceptions or tag-a-long younger siblings
⚠️ let us know you plan to attend
For more information, call Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park at (318) 929-2806.
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🎉 It’s finally here! Tomorrow is the big day!!! 🎉
Invite your friends and family and come on out for a fun-filled day of food, birthday cake, crafts, face painting, local vendors, and so much more! 🎨🎂
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✨Do you offer goods or services?
✨Are you interested in being added to our preferred vendors list?
Stop by the event center this Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM and connect with our Events & Marketing Specialist, Hayley!This week, we’re celebrating the 50th birthday of Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center! 🥳🌿🎂
As part of Saturday’s celebration, we’re hosting an Open House at our new event center, giving vendors an opportunity to explore the space and learn more about partnership opportunities. We’re excited to connect, showcase the venue, and begin building lasting relationships within the events community.
If you offer goods or services and are interested in being added to our preferred vendors list, stop by the event center this Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM and connect with our Events & Marketing Specialist, Hayley! ... See MoreSee Less
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