Shreveport, LA

RiverView Park
DESCRIPTION: One of the highlights of the riverfront with an interactive water fountain having light and music, a waterfall, two amphitheaters, a dozen artistically designed roses—half in full bloom and others in partial bloom–-which change colors at night and a 300-foot long floating boat dock

DAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-9p

ADDRESS: 601 Clyde Fant Parkway  MAP

PHONE: 318-673-7703

WEBSITE: Link

P.B.S. Pinchback Park
DESCRIPTION: Named in honor of Louisiana’s first Black governor, this 10-acre park provides playground equipment, baseball field, basketball court, volleyball area, covered picnic sites with grills and an asphalt walking/jogging path; well used for family reunions; DAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-9p

ADDRESS: 7903 Jefferson Paige Road  MAP

PHONE: 318-929-2806

WEBSITE: http://www.caddoparks.com

Caddo Lake
DESCRIPTION: Between Texas and Louisiana sits Caddo Lake, which lies on Sabine River and Cypress Bayou; dense stands of bald cypress line the channels that wind around the lake's 25,400 acres; Caddo, one of the oldest lakes in the area, was a natural lake until artificially dammed in the early 1900s; fishers note: it holds largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, red ear sunfish, chain pickerel and white bass

ADDRESS: Caddo Lake  MAP

PHONE: 318-309-3474

WEBSITE: http://caddolakefishing.com

Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
DESCRIPTION: Dedicated to the preservation and study of nature, the park has interpretive exhibits, well marked hiking trails identifying natural features and animal habitats, guided tours with professional naturalists and a picnic area

ADDRESS: 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road  MAP

PHONE: 318-929-2806

WEBSITE: http://www.caddoparks.com

Gardens of the American Rose Center
DESCRIPTION: The American Rose Center features North America's largest rose garden with more than 20,000 roses on 118 acres of blooming beauty; headquarters for the American Rose Society

ADDRESS: 8877 Jefferson-Paige Road  MAP

PHONE: 318-938-5402

WEBSITE: http://www.ars.org

Bayou Pierre, LA

Bayou Pierre Alligator Park
DESCRIPTION: Walk through Alligator Island to see hundreds of young gators in various growth phases, and have your picture taken with a gator. Watch the beasts in action as park staff feed the snapping jaws of full-grown gators in a spectacular show; must see the Alligator Island Show and Big Al's Feeding Show

ADDRESS: Bayou Pierre  MAP

PHONE: 877-354-7001

WEBSITE: http://www.alligatorshow.com

Elm Grove, LA

Clark’s Red River Marina Park
DESCRIPTION: Located approximately 13 miles south of Bossier City, numerous RV sites, cabins, boat launches, a store and guide service referrals make Clark’s a local favorite. 
ADDRESS: 500 J. T. White Road  MAP

PHONE: 318-747-2002

WEBSITE: http://www.clarksredrivermarina.com

Benton, LA

Cypress Black Bayou Recreational Area
DESCRIPTION: Something to offer the entire family! Picnic among the pine trees, fish off one of the piers, stay in a cabin or cottage, or enjoy the sand beach. There is also a nature center and petting zoo

ADDRESS: 135 Cypress Park  MAP

PHONE: 318-965-0007

WEBSITE: http://www.cypressblackbayou.com

Oil City, LA

Earl G. Williamson Park and Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION: Located 18 miles north of Shreveport, this is the site of the world’s first oil well drilled over water.  The park and recreation area have numerous amenities including tennis courts, volleyball and baseball fields, a lake for fishing and boating with two swimming areas and a campground

ADDRESS: 1425 Highway 1 North  MAP

PHONE: 318-929-2806

WEBSITE: http://www.caddoparks.com