Permits and Forms | Caddo Parish

A Hold Harmless Agreement is required for events held at any Caddo Parish Park, including family reunions, church picnics, or any other special events.

Click here to fill out a HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT online.
*This form is NOT for events or programs to be held at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park. Find information on scheduling nature education programs, events, and birthday parties here.

Permit for Use of Park Facilities: Section16-31 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo provides that no person or organization shall reserve park facilities for their exclusive use without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee. Permits allow visitors to access electricity and/or water that are subject to being locked. Permits do not allow for exclusive use of any park facility. Parish Parks Department policy is first-come, first-served at all parks. Written application for a permit, signed by the responsible party, must be submitted to the director a minimum of 15 days prior to the proposed activity, setting forth the desired date, time and place of the proposed activity and a detailed description thereof. A Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement, approved by the Parish Attorney, must be executed prior to the issuance of a permit. Permits will not be issued for activities prohibited by this chapter.

The state of Louisiana requires all persons aged 16 years or older to have a Basic Fishing License to fish in any public waters. *A lower cost Hook & Line License is available to those 16 years and older who fish only using a cane pole.

All regulations, restrictions, and possession limits set forth by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries apply to any waters accessed through Caddo Parish Parks.

The state of Louisiana requires all motorized vessels/watercraft, including sailboats 12 feet or longer and non-motorized houseboats, used in Louisiana waters to be registered with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

*Non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, or pirogues are not required to have a state license.

Additional permit required for Cross Lake:

Cross Lake is owned, operated and maintained by the City of Shreveport as a water supply reservoir for the city. Permits are required for all boats, both motorized and non-motorized, and may be obtained from the Cross Lake Patrol Office at 2900 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport, LA 71119.