Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
General Park Questions
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General Park Questions
- 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.
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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.General Park Questions
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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.General Park Questions
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You can bring one small enough to carry. Large ones with wheels are not allowed.General Park Questions
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Alcohol is not allowed, our parks are family oriented. Violators will be prosecuted.General Park Questions
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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).General Park Questions
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The Aquatics Office can be reached at 318-213-0430, you can also read about it on our Pool and Aquatics page.General Park Questions
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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.General Park Questions
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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 possibleGeneral Park Questions
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Selling at city parks is not allowed. For further information, please call Event Services at 318-673-5100.General Park Questions
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General Park Questions
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.
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General Park Questions
Overnight parking is not allowed at SPAR parks.
Recreational Programs
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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.Recreational Programs
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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.Recreational Programs
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Nothing, it's free! Participants have to fill out a Participant Registration Form and then have fun. This includes all programs, including:Recreational Programs
- Senior Programs
- After School Program
- Summer Camp Playground
- Teen Program
- Computer Class
- Aerobics
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Free! There is no charge for individual use of community center facilities.Recreational Programs
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Yes, 11 p.m. on Mondays - Thursdays and 12 a.m. on Fridays - Sundays.Recreational Programs
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The canoeing clinic you are referring to is part of SPAR’s Outdoor Adventure Program. Call 318-673-7828 for more information.Recreational Programs
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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.Recreational Programs
FAQs
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FAQs
- 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.
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FAQs
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.
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FAQs
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.
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