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South City Park

SOUTH CITY PARK
1524 South Market Street
Opelousas, Louisiana 70571
Phone: 337-948-2560

Parks hours are from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

South City Park has the following amenities:

•Swimming pool
•Tennis courts
•Playground
•Handicapped accessible playground
•Baseball fields
•Bar-b-que areas
•Large Pavilion
•Teen Center
•Neighborhood Center
•Donald Gardner Stadium
•RV Parking
Swimming Pool

Pool hours: First Monday in June till first Saturday in August, Sunday - Saturday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Includes a baby wading pool.

South Park Large Pavilion

Covered picnic sheds with picnic benches and a large bar-b-que pit. Can accommodate from 50 to 75 people. Available for rental seven days a week at a fee of $100.00* per day. A $25.00* damage deposit is required upon reserving. Deposits are refundable if there is no damage after reserved function.

South Park Teen Center

Able to hold 270 people. Has a full kitchen, table and chairs, and two restrooms that are handicap equipped. It is available for rental seven days a week for a fee of $350.00* per day. A $25.00* damage deposit is required upon reserving. Deposits are refundable if there is no damage after reserved function.

South Park Neighborhood Center

Able to hold 170 people. Has a full kitchen, table and chairs, and two restrooms that are handicap equipped. It is available for rental seven days a week for a fee of $300.00* per day. A $25.00* deposit is required upon reserving.

NOTE: Above fees must be paid by money order. Prices subject to change.

Handicapped Accessible Playground

Handicap accessible playground equipment has recently been added to both North City Park.

•wheelchair swing
•adult size full support swing
•adolescent size full support swing
•accessible backhoe digger
All handicapped accessible playground equipment is located in a locked fenced in area (for safety measures). Keys are available through the Opelousas Parks and Recreation Office located in South City Park or through the Opelousas Police Department. Parents of children with disabilities who utilize the Handicapped Accessible Playground Area can request a key (to keep).

Donald Gardner Stadium

Home of the annual Kiwanis Jamboree. Home stadium for Opelousas High School, Opelousas Catholic, and Westminister Christian Academy.

RV Parking

Camping is available at South City Park. Park rates are $10.00 per night. Some sites are shaded.

•67 Total Sites
•30 Paved Sites
•37 Grass Sites
•Back in info: 20x40
•67 Sites with water hookup
•67 sites with electric hookup (20/30)
•Dump station
•Pay phones
For more information, contact Parks and Recreation, 337-948-2560 or email: parkrec@cityofopelousas.com

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