Tickfaw State Park, a beautiful 1,240-acre tract near the town of Springfield in Livingston Parish, is Louisiana's newest state park.  Situated along three miles of the Tickfaw River, Tickfaw State Park is also Louisiana's first ecological state park.  It has been open since May 15, 1999.

There's an abundance of wildlife in the park, and the park rangers protect them and their habitat.  The Tickfaw River bisects the park, with 640 acres on the east side and 600 acres on the west side.  The park presents four habitats - the river, a cypress-tupelo swamp, a bottomland hardwood forest and an upland pine forest - that can be experienced along the boardwalks that wind through the park or via displays in the 3,500 sq. ft. nature center.

Overnight facilities include 14 vacation cabins (sleeps 8); 1 group cabin (sleeps 50); 30 improved campsites (water and electricity), 20 tent campsites (water, no electricity).  Cabins and group camps have a 2-night minimum stay on weekends.

Other facilities include a comfort station with laundry; nature center; 3 nature interpretive pavilions; 2 picnic pavilions (seats 48 people); canoe drop-off pavilion; boardwalks; boat launch; nature trail; restroom pavilion; sewer dump station.

For fees and other information: 1-888-677-1400, 225-294-5020 or www.crt.state.la.us

Denham Springs North Park is a large, first-class public park, with recreation center, softball and baseball field, golf driving range, running track, soccer fields, playgrounds, a covered picnic pavilion, tennis and basketball courts and other facilities.

The recreation center is available for rent for meetings, seminars, reunions, banquets, dances and other events.  The picnic pavilion is available for rent and is often the site of family reunions, parties and other functions.

The park is used by the Denham Springs Parks and Recreation Department for its various sports and recreation programs for children.  The programs are renowned for their high participation by the community.  Because of its superb baseball and softball facilities, the park is often the site of regional and state tournaments.

The park is located at the intersection of Eden Church Road and Lockhart Road.  For information, call (225) 665-5405.

Denham Springs South Park features baseball, softball and football fields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and a horse show arena.  A covered picnic pavilion is available for rent for family reunions, parties and other functions.

The park is located on Vincent Road in Denham Springs, 1/2 mile west of South Range Avenue.  For information, call (225) 665-5405.

• West Livingston Park

• Train Station park

• Springs Park

• Punk Smith Memorial Park

• Liveoak Sports Association Ballpark

• Livingston Ballpark

• Walker Ballpark

• Highpoint Bown N Putt

• Line Drive Batting Cages

• Red Oak Horse Farms

• Skate Heaven