Our beautiful natural surroundings in Natchitoches Parish make it easy to get outside and enjoy the best of Louisiana! From the trails, campgrounds, and swimming holes of Kisatchie National Forest to the multitude of pristine waterways across the parish, we offer an excellent playground for any outdoor enthusiast.
Parks
- Beau Jardin Garden & Water Feature
- Breda Town
- Briarwood: Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- City Park, Children’s Park & Walking Trail
- Highland Park
- Grady Erwin Nature Reserve & Trail
- Grand Ecore RV Park
- McCain Children’s Park
- Parc Natchitoches Sports Park
- Pierson & Mallett Children’s Park
- Red Dirt Wildlife Refuge
- Rue Beauport, Downtown Natchitoches Riverfront
- Sudbury Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
Outdoor Recreation
- Cane River Lake
- Cane River Queen Riverboat Cruise
- Chaplin Lake Trail
- City Pool
- Garrett Spray Park
- Grand Ecore RV Park
- Kisatchie National Forest
- Natchitoches Shooting Range
- National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Northwestern Hills Golf Course
- NSU Frisbee Golf
- NSU Rec Complex Olympic-Sized Pool
- Paddle & Pedal Sports, Water Sports Rental
- Parc Natchitoches Sports Park
- Red River
- Sibley Lake
- Highway 504 Boat Launch
- Highway 3191 Boat Launch
Sports
The City of Natchitoches maintains several sports complexes that are available to residents.
616 MLK Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
311 Amulet Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
The City Pool offers swim lessons and open swimming.
4515 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-3892
The park offers five turfed baseball/softball fields, three soccer fields, 1.5 miles of paved walking track, and a stocked pond.
100 School Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
This complex offers six baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, and playground equipment.
660 MLK Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-3891
The rec center offers a full-sized indoor gym, a large meeting room, and a dance studio.