Strategic Priority 4 • Parks, Recreation, & Quality of Life

Parks, recreation, and the outdoors are some of the hallmarks of Calcasieu Parish, contributing immensely to the quality of life that its residents cherish. The CPPJ is deeply committed to preserving and enhancing these community assets and recognizes that continuing to have an exemplary parks system requires effective planning and investment over time, which will be guided by the parish’s parks master plan. These investments will build upon the parish’s existing assets and ensure that new and improved offerings are sustainable, high-quality, and versatile. By focusing on multi-use facilities and amenities, such as a parish park that includes walking trails or spaces for community events and children’s play areas, the CPPJ aims to maximize the impact of its investments and create spaces that serve multiple community needs. These developments must be designed with foresight, incorporating measures that mitigate future risks to support the parish’s long-term growth. The CPPJ recognizes that these goals require a collaborative effort and is committed to engaging with community partners across the parish, region, and state under a shared vision for Calcasieu Parish to remain a place residents want to call home.

River Bluff Park is an example of our stratgic priorities in action. Click HERE to see its development.

Explore our 11 Parish Parks HERE.

Discover Pick It Up Calcasieu HERE!

Learn more about "Movies Under the Stars" HERE.