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1. How can I find the phone number for a recreation center?

• Every facility can be found in the Facilities List by Category. Click on the name of the facility you'd like to contact for more details.
• The telephone numbers for all Parks and Recreation facilities are also located in the city government section of the telephone directory. 
• You can call our receptionist at 318-673-7727 any time Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for information as well.

2. Where can I get information to reserve a shelter / park?

Reservation of a shelter / park is not available. Those facilities are operated on a 1st come, 1st served basis at no cost to the public. However, reservation information for our community centers or other facilities is available by contacting the center directly. Click here to view our Facilities List by Category, and click on the facility you're interested in for all of their contact information.

3. Who can a person call to report unsafe conditions or other problems?

Our Parks and Recreation Maintenance section can be reached by calling 318-673-5114. The dispatcher at this number will put in a work order to correct the problem as soon as possible.

You may now submit issues or problems online! Click here to complete our See it, report it: Request Tracker form to report problems electronically.

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1. How can I find the phone number for a recreation center?

• Every facility can be found in the Facilities List by Category. Click on the name of the facility you'd like to contact for more details.
• The telephone numbers for all Parks and Recreation facilities are also located in the city government section of the telephone directory. 
• You can call our receptionist at 318-673-7727 any time Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for information as well.

2. How can I get information about the locations of City Parks or Park facilities?

By calling the nearest Community Center, telephoning our Receptionist at 318-673-7727 or view a listing of major parks or community centers and other city facilities.

3. What are the operating hours and programs at a community center?

You can view Community Center information under the Facilities link. Each center has a page showing its operating hours, location, contact information, programs and photographs showing the facility and activities located there.

4. Can I bring a barbeque grill to a city park?

You can bring one small enough to carry. Large ones with wheels are not allowed.

5. Can you bring alcoholic beverages into the parks?

Alcohol is not allowed, our parks are family oriented. Violators will be prosecuted.

6. Is your recreation department accredited?

No, not at this time. However, we are currently putting programming in place to adhere to certification standards as established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

7. Can you provide information on your swimming pools?

The Aquatics Office can be reached at 318-213-0430, you can also read about it on our Pool and Aquatics page.

8. Where can I get information to rent a shelter / park?

Rental of a shelter / park is not available. Those facilities are operated on a 1st come, 1st served basis at no cost to the public. However, rental information for our community centers or other facilities is available here or by contacting the center directly.

9. Who can a person call to report an unsafe condition or other problems at parks?

Our Parks and Recreation Maintenance section can be reached by calling 318-673-5114. The dispatcher at this number will put in a work order to correct the problem as soon as possible

10. Where can I get a permit to sell at a city park?

Selling at city parks is not allowed. For further information, please call Event Services at 318-673-5100.

11. Are dogs allowed at SPAR sports complexes?

Dogs on a leash are allowed at parks surrounding sports complexes but are not allowed inside sports complexes. Service dogs are allowed within sports complexes.

12. Is overnight parking allowed at SPAR parks?

Overnight parking is not allowed at SPAR parks.

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1. My father / mother is over 60 years old and is looking for some place in Shreveport where they can go for something to do. Do you have a number that I can call to find out about such a place?

Information for persons ages 50 and over who wish to participate in recreational activities and other available programs can be found on the Senior Programs page. You may also call the individual center for more information.

2. My father / mother is over 60 years old, has never used a computer, but wants to learn how to use a computer. Do you offer computer classes for the nontechnical person?

Yes, most of the Community Centers offer basic computing classes free of charge to the public. Call your nearest community center for more information or check on our website for specific dates for your community center.

3. How much does it cost to join a recreational program?

Nothing, it's free! Participants have to fill out a Participant Registration Form and then have fun. This includes all programs, including:

• Senior Programs
• After School Program
• Summer Camp Playground
• Teen Program
• Computer Class
• Aerobics

4. How much does it cost to use the weight room, gym, tennis courts at the community centers?

Free! There is no charge for individual use of community center facilities.

5. Is there a curfew for teenagers for rentals at SPAR facilities?

Yes, 11 p.m. on Mondays - Thursdays and 12 a.m. on Fridays - Sundays.

6. You conducted a basic canoeing clinic recently at LSUS. How can I get information about the program?

The canoeing clinic you are referring to is part of SPAR’s Outdoor Adventure Program. Call 318-673-7828 for more information.

7. Do you conduct background checks on your youth sports coaches? Do they participate in a coaching certification program?

Background checks are conducted on all youth coaches who serve in the SPAR Youth Sports Program. In addition, SPAR conducts a 5-hour certification clinic for all of its youth coaches.