Parks & Recreation District #3

The Parks and Recreation District #3 (PARDS) is located in Denham Springs, Louisiana. PARDS was created by the Livingston Parish Council in 1973 as a separate distinct body whose purpose is to develop, maintain and operate public park recreational facilities for all the people of Old Ward 2.

The Park Commission:

The park Commission sets policies for the operation of the park system. The Commission is composed of seven members:

  • Van Foster Jr.
  • Guy Smith
  • Arthur Perkins
  • Rhonda Pratt
  • Jimmy Purvis
  • John Wascom
  • Julie Dyason Norris

Park Superintendent: Dale Sisemore
Program Director: David Henderson

Participant Eligibility:

Participants must either attend a school in the Denham Springs school district or live in Old Ward 2 to be eligible for the Summer baseball/softball program and the Biddy Basketball program. Participants in soccer must live in Livingston Parish. All other programs are available to the general public.

Mailing Address

Parks & Recreation District #3
P.O. Box 1281,
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Physical Address

Parks & Recreation District #3
30372 Eden Church Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Phone Numbers

Main Office
225-665-5405

Fax
225-665-1590

South Park
225-664-0202

L. M. Lockhart Park
225-665-1658

Before & After Program &
Summer Day Camp

225-665-1533

Driving Range
225-665-6036