Louisiana State Parks

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🌲 Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is just around the corner! 🌲

We are so excited to host this great event on September 11–13, 2026.

Ready to explore? Entry is completely FREE for all Girl Scouts at all Louisiana State Parks and Historic Sites!

⚜️Come out for a weekend of self-guided tours, family hikes, and outdoor fun.

Plus, girls can earn a unique event patch for participating! 🎒

✨Don't wait—secure your spot today!👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yc64838h

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

We hope to see you THIS WEEKEND!

08/27/2026

We are saddened by the loss of the great Dolly Parton. Over the years Dolly's Imagination Library has sent millions of books to children and helped with literacy across the globe. We look forward to honoring her legacy by having free admission to our parks this Labor Day weekend for kids 0-5 years old.

08/25/2026

🎉 We are proud to announce the winners of the 2027 Louisiana State Parks Promotional Calendar. These photos highlight the amazing parks and historic sites in our system. We hope these photos will inspire everyone to get outside and explore our history and natural wonders! Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated.

🌳Cover: Edward Estapa, Fairview-Riverside State Park
🌳 January: Jason Saucier, Chicot State Park
🌳February: Janis Jones, Jimmie Davis State Park
🌳March: Jason Saucier, Audubon Historic Site
🌳April: Cindy Hebert, Bayou Segnette State Park
🌳May: Brian Swank, Fontainebleau State Park
🌳June: Mike Duhe, South Toledo Bend State Park
🌳July: Jason Saucier, Grand Isle State Park
🌳August: Hannah Fulton, Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
🌳September: Cynthia Talbert, Lake Bistineau State Park
🌳October: Christy Fontenot, Sam Houston Jones State Park
🌳November: DeeDee Mahony, Tickfaw State Park
🌳December: Vivian Shoultz, Fontainebleau State Park

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
Explore Louisiana

08/19/2026

Looking for weekend plans? 🌲 Louisiana State Parks has you covered this Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23! Whether you want to explore the outdoors or dive into history, there is something happening near you:

🌿 Outdoor Adventures
Tickfaw State Park: All-weekend coloring event
Palmetto Island State Park: Nature Center Saturdays
Louisiana State Arboretum: Guided canoe tour
Fontainebleau State Park: Forager hike & woodworking with a ranger
Poverty Point WHS: Forager hike
Jimmie Davis State Park: Redneck Rendezvous

📜 History & Crafts
Audubon SHS: Window box herb beds
Fort Jesup SHS: Tea & textiles shuttle tatting
Mansfield SHS: Civil War vessels presentation
Fort St. Jean Baptiste SHS: 18th-century energy drink

plan your adventure today : https://tinyurl.com/4a3th43a

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

08/18/2026

Free state park admission + free books for kids? Yes, please! 🌲📚

If you have a child aged 5 or younger, you get FREE entry to any Louisiana State Park this Labor Day weekend (September 5–6).

We’re celebrating a statewide push to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to every single neighborhood. Join the fun, then head online to check your parish's availability, sign up your kids, or register for launch alerts!

Click here to check your community's status: imaginationlibrary.com/louisiana

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Louisiana