Ball Fields

The structures associated with the ball fields make maintaining this area more difficult. The fields are primarily used for ball fields and are an asset to the park. The ball fields also serve many recreational functions such as, football, baseball, softball, Frisbee and kite flying.

Carousel and Picnic Area

This active area has been enhanced by the addition of a carousel. Accessible by a large parking lot, the carousel is adjacent to picnic shelters, a restroom and children's playground. This area can accommodate a wide variety of activities; therefore will be improved to provide for larger crowds.

Disc Golf Area

The disc golf area includes some of the more passive areas of the park. Trees will be added to increase the difficulty of the course, and add more shade. The earth berms will be restored to there original heights throughout the entire park.

Foundation Center

The Foundation Center is a high use area of the park. The Foundation Center building has good views to the rest of the park. The outdoor area needs to be more inviting. The patio area is very hot in the summer months. The landscaping will be upgraded. Some of the plants have reached the end of their life cycle. Adding more spaces for outdoor functions will add more options for the revenue generating Foundation Center.

Maintenance Yard

The Maintenance Yard should include storage areas for material like sand, planting mix and mulch. The fence is a conspicuous feature adjacent to the Healthtrak and picnic site. Vehicular access is being redeveloped for efficiency.

Marsh Island

The marsh island is a very good area to sightsee and learn about the endemic flora and fauna of Louisiana, and is dedicated as a bird sanctuary, as is the entire park. This area is so different from the other areas found in the park, because of its natural vegetation and animal life living within. The park is working with state agencies to redevelop the marsh island area to more closely achieve the marshland objective of the original master plan. This will include improved circulation and aeration.

Multi-Use Fields

The multi-use fields are one of the heaviest used areas of the park primarily used for soccer. The decision to keep the open multi-use fields rather than constructing the tennis courts was a good one. This allows flexibility of how the space can be used. Some of the weaknesses noted were the lack of shaded and sitting areas, and the lack of restroom facilities close by. More trees will be planted along side the fields to produce shade, and a restroom is planned to be located nearby on the same side of the street as the fields.

Open Meadow

The open meadow area is used as a large gathering area for events such as the Fourth of July celebrations. This area is being re-graded to improve drainage. The area will be defined better by adding more trees around the perimeter.

Patio Garden