On Thursday, September 21, the City of Lake Charles will hold Open House events in ten recreation centers across the city. Each open house will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The purpose of the events is to re-introduce the public to a number of Recreation and Parks Department programs and events.

At each City of Lake Charles Recreation Center, there will be a number of celebration activities for attendees to enjoy including refreshments, door prizes, table games, youth activities, reading exercise, fun for seniors, and arts and crafts for the entire family.

The Ten Recreation Centers Open House event will include the following:

  • Bellard, located at 2808 Hillcrest Drive                       
  • Clifton, located at 2415 E. Gieffers Street                       
  • College Oaks, located at 3518 Ernest Street
  • Columbus Circle, located at 3520 Grienwich Blvd.
  • Donald R. Stevens, located at 1619 Cessford Street
  • Henry Heights, located at 801 E. School Street
  • Lanza, located at 609 Sycamore Street                    
  • McMillan, located at 343 Goos Street          
  • Purple Heart, located at 4305 Avenue H 
  • Willie McCullor Landry, located at 416 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive 

The public is invited to attend these free events. For more information or to schedule a tour of the community center, please call 491-1280.