Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

Juneteenth Celebration and 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

Juneteenth 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

For immediate release

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) Athletics Division is proud to announce a special Juneteenth edition of our 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament.

As always, the purpose of the...

Deadline Extended for Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament registration!

Players now have until February 18 to register for the Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament to be held February 25-27. 

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Southern Hills pool activities moved to Querbes

As of Wednesday, August 3, the Southern Hills Pool will unfortunately be closed for the remainder of the 2022 Summer Swim season due to mechanical issues. 

All pool activities scheduled for Southern Hills will now be held at the Querbes Pool&n...

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

SPAR’s Athletic Division to hold Seasonal Part-Time Job Fairs

Are you looking for a part-time job? Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) is holding several “Athletic Job Fairs” next week. They are free and open to anyone looking for a job. The public is invited to come out and learn mo...

The Art & STEM of Mardi Gras

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) is partnering with the Department of Defense’s DoDSTEM and STEM Nola to reach students where they are and expose them to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

In tr...

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Deadline Extended for Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament registration!

Players now have until February 18 to register for the Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament to be held February 25-27. 

Columbia Park gets a fresh coat of paint ahead of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival

Read on...

Dog Park re-opens today

The Shreveport Dog Park will re-open today, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, after a temporary closure due to high water from the Red River. The park will remain open during it's regularly scheduled hours, with one exception for Independence Day festiviti...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Juneteenth Celebration and 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

Juneteenth 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

For immediate release

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) Athletics Division is proud to announce a special Juneteenth edition of our 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament.

As always, the purpose of the...

Lakeside Community Center Reopens!

Lakeside Park Community Center

OPEN HOUSE

February 13, 3-8pm

2200 Milam Street, Shreveport

Lakeside Park Community Center’s renovation project was designed by the City Architect, Russell DeLancy.  Cost of renovation was $600,000.  ...

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Dog Park re-opens today

The Shreveport Dog Park will re-open today, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, after a temporary closure due to high water from the Red River. The park will remain open during it's regularly scheduled hours, with one exception for Independence Day festiviti...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Juneteenth Celebration and 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

Juneteenth 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

For immediate release

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) Athletics Division is proud to announce a special Juneteenth edition of our 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament.

As always, the purpose of the...

SPAR Maintenance honors employees, celebrates accomplishments

SHREVEPORT, LA -- Ray Hill has worked in the Maintenance Department for Shreveport Parks and Recreation for more than 19 years. When he took over as the Building Maintenance Division Manager last year, he knew it was meaningful but anonymous work.

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Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics to Host First Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game During Bayou Classic Weekend 

(Shreveport, Louisiana) – For the first time in the history of the Bayou Classic, Shr...

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics to Host First Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game During Bayou Classic Weekend 

(Shreveport, Louisiana) – For the first time in the history of the Bayou Classic, Shr...

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics

SPAR Athletics Partners With Special Olympics to Host First Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game During Bayou Classic Weekend 

(Shreveport, Louisiana) – For the first time in the history of the Bayou Classic, Shr...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

Time to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

PARADE DATES:

• African American History Parade    
  • February 4, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 11:00 am
  • Street/Route closure at 9:00 am 
• Krewe of Centaur Parade
  • February 11, 2023
  • Parade rolls at 3:00 pm
  • Street/Route closure at 1:00 pm

• Krewe of Gemin...

Juneteenth Celebration and 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

Juneteenth 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament

For immediate release

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) Athletics Division is proud to announce a special Juneteenth edition of our 3 on 3 Unity Basketball Tournament.

As always, the purpose of the...

Cooling Stations Open at SPAR Community Centers

As the mercury climbs, cooling stations will be open for those searching for relief from high temperatures in Shreveport.

The cooling stations will have air conditioning, free bottled water and designated seating areas.

Hours of operation are 9 a....

Southern Hills Water Aerobics is here!

Rock Solid will be starting Water Aerobics at Southern Hills Recreation center on Monday June 28, 2021, from 7-8am. 

For more information, contact Shelley McMillian at rocksolidathletic@gmail.com or 318-470-8904.

Deadline Extended for Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament registration!

Players now have until February 18 to register for the Dr. MLK Jr. Basketball Tournament to be held February 25-27.