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| Adventure Cove Park |
| 3200 Power Centre Parkway, Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Adventure Cove is the first barrier-free park in our area, providing access to children of all ages and abilities to play together. This park was built entirely by volunteers. This park is located in south Lake Charles. |
| Bord du Lac Park/Civic Center/PPG Interactive Fountain |
| 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Located along the Northshore of Lake Charles, accessible from Interstate 10 (exit 29 Eastbound, exit 30A westbound). For an enjoyable day or a relaxing stroll, Veterans' Memorial Park, Bord du Lac Park, Lake Charles Civic Center, PPG Interacting Fountain make an excellent combination. |
| (337) 491-1280 |
| Calcasieu Parish Animal Control Public Dog Park |
| 5500-A Swift Plant Rd., Lake Charles LA 70615 |
| This dog park is open to the public every day from daylight to dusk, with free admission. The park offers 3 separate fenced areas where dogs can exercise. This park was made possible by a grant from the ASPCA. |
| (337) 439-8879 |
| Calcasieu Point Landing |
| 3955 Henry Pugh Road, Lake Charles off South LA Highway 384 (Big Lake Rd) , Lake Charles LA |
| Approximately 4.4 miles south of the Country Club Road intersection. Park is located at the western end of Henry Pugh Road. Park, store and boat launch are open. Access to Industrial and Intracoastal Canals which are adjacent to Turner's Bay and Calcasieu Lake (Big Lake). |
| (337) 479-1536 |
| DeQuincy Railroad Museum |
| 400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy LA 70633 |
| A playground with rides, picnic tables and a pavilion. Perfect for family outings or a day with the kids. Open year round, noon - dark, Thursday - Sunday. |
| (337) 786-2823 |
| Drew Park |
| 416 S. Ryan St., Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Play gyms, swings, a walking trail, picnic tables, and oak trees. A recreational community center with activities, pool tables, table and video games, a TV, snack machines, seasonal painting classes, and tennis. Great view of the lake. Summer day camp. |
| (337) 491-1280 |
| Herman Frasch Park |
| 400 Picard Road, Sulphur LA 70663 |
| Offers a playful setting with play gyms, picnic tables, tennis courts, basketball hoops and lots of trees. |
| (337) 527-2526 |
| Iowa City Park |
| 115 N. Thompson Ave., Iowa LA |
| Site of the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival and other area events. The Rabbit Festival is every March, celebrating rabbits and the impact that they have on the local economy. The park is also where Christmas festivities for the town are held. |
| (337) 582-6304 |
| Lake Charles Boardwalk |
| Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| The winding boardwalk caresses the lake as it provides a pleasant atmosphere for walkers, bikers and joggers from the Civic Center along the beach to the Yacht Club. |
| Lock Park |
| Ryan St. and 7th St., Lake Charles LA |
| Located at Ryan and 7th streets, the park offers playground and shaded picnic area. |
| Millennium Park |
| 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Shiver Me Timbers Millennium Park opened in September 2000. The park was built over a 10-day period. Local businesses donated money and supplies, and 5500 volunteers from the community worked 12 hours a day. The park is 20,000 square feet, with a tower, train, plane and other features made of splinter-free wood, a multi-story Louisiana Hurricane slide, and a tree house. Located just south of the Lake Charles Civic Center, the view of the lake is spectacular from the top of the tower! |
| (800) 456-SWLA |
| Nibletts Bluff Park |
| 3409 Niblett's Bluff Road, Vinton LA 70668 |
| During the Civil War, Fort Niblett was established on this site. During the Reconstruction Era, the site became a lumber camp with a railroad, a general store, hotel and more. The historical aspects of the park are being preserved as much as possible including breast works from the Civil War Era and the old railroad tram and church established in 1910, from the Reconstruction Era. Every spring the park host an annual Spring Fest with food and craft booths , music as well as a re-enactment of the Battle of Niblett's Bluff. The park is open year-round with many facilities to offer including: tent and rv camping, as well as cabins with bunk beds. There is a dumping facility and play area for children. The park also includes boat ramps and a pavilion that can be rented for outdoor functions. |
| (337) 589-7117 |
| Prien Lake Park/Harbor's Edge Pavilion |
| 3700 Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles LA 70601 |
| Newly expanded and redesigned 29-acre park on Prien Lake featuring walking paths with measurement markings, canoe and boat launches, kids playground and SprayGround water park, numerous picnic areas, Amphitheater, two pavilions and free Wi-Fi. |
| (337) 721-3540 |
| Sam Houston Jones State Park |
| 107 Sutherland Rd. (off Hwy. 378), Moss Bluff LA 70611 |
| Featuring 1,087 acres of lakes, trees, vistas, rivers and streams, Sam Houston Jones State Parks is an excellent spot for bird watching with nearly 200 species brought in by the migratory patterns in the spring and fall. Accepts Golden Age & Golden Access Cards. Camping sites range from $16 - $18 per night and cabins are $70. Admission varies depending on type of accommodations. Visitors pay $1 per person. |
| (337) 855-2665 |
| Fax: (337) 217-8682 |
| Tuten Park |
| Nelson Road south of Interstate 210, Lake Charles LA |
| 20 acre nature park with natural woods, walking paths, butterfly garden and picnic tables. |
| (337) 491-1280 |
| Veterans Memorial Park |
| Lakeshore Drive off the Lake Charles Boardwalk, Lake Charles LA 70601 |