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City of Gonzales Jambalaya Park & Amphitheater
The park and playground are open to the public and the Olympic size swimming pool can be used by contacting the YMCA at (225) 647-9622. Located in the park is a beautiful open theater area that is rented out for a nominal fee. Reservations can be made for the Amphitheater by contacting:
Betty Latuso at (225) 647-9552.

Main Contact for All Ascension Parks & Recreation Areas:

Parish of Ascension Recreation & Culture
45404 Stringer Bridge Rd
St. Amant, LA 70774
Phone: 225-621-9661
Fax: 225-621-5711
Contact: Beth Clark














Abend Community Park/Playground
Mt. Bethel Rd./Hwy 18
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Restroom/Concession: Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Playground, picnic pavilion, barbecue pits,4-goal basketball court.

Ascension Civic Center
9806 Airline Hwy.
Sorrento, LA 70778
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
140'X120' Enclosed building, cooking area, seating for 1,500 people, Softball/soccer field, baseball field, bicycle motto cross track, & basketball court.

Butch Gore Memorial Park
14550 Harry Savoy Rd.
St. Amant, LA 70774
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
20 acre facility, 4 Lighted competition fields, 2 practice fields, 3 large batting cages, 4 soccer fields, large playground.

Darrow Community Center
Playground & Park
37112 Martin Luther King St.
Darrow, LA 70725
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Large Playground, Lighted ballpark, paved walking track, basketball court & kitchen for food services.

Dutchtown Recreational Complex
38103 Highway 621
Gonzales, LA 70346
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Meeting Room with Offices. In process of upgrading the whole complex into a multi-functional recreational complex.

Hillaryville Park
5216 Marchand School Rd.
Darrow, LA 70725
Restroom/Concession: Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Barbecue pavilion &fenced in baseball field.

Leo Stevens Park & Playground
43230 Cannon Rd.
Gonzales, LA 70737
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
6 lighted ball fields, 3 batting cages, basketball court, fenced in playground. Nature trail & fishing pond to be completed in 2003 and will be handicapped
accessible.

Modeste Park & Playground
35444 Butler Rd.
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Large Playground, 2 swing-sets, 2 basketball courts, 2 small barbecue pavilions & pits.

Oak Grove Community
Center& Playground
Hwy 442/Hwy 73
Prairieville, LA 70769
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Basketball court, playground and center which will hold approximately 50 people.

PARC Boat Launches:
Roddy Road, Gonzales, LA
Laurel Ridge, Gonzales, LA
Hwy 22, Gonzales, LA
Restroom/Concession: No
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: No
Walking/fishing pier &concrete launching site-Laurel Ridge, wood slatted launch-Hwy 22.

Paula Park & Playground
16470 Pailette Street
Prairieville, LA 70769
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
6 lighted ball fields, large playground, concrete area with 2 barbecue pavilions & pits.

Prairieville Park & Playground
38430 Highway 929
Prairieville, LA 70769
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Basketball court,barbecue pavilions and pits.

Southwood Park & Playground
14318 Parkview Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Lighted ball field, Basketball court, barbecue pavilion with pits,Playground.

St. Amant Recreation Park
45404 Stringer Bridge Rd.
St. Amant, LA 70774
Restroom/Concession: Yes/Yes
Parking: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Recreation center holds 500 people, 350 for banquets, full service kitchen, 3 lighted ball fields, 2 batting cages, walking/jogging track & tennis courts.




Ascension Parish Tourist Commission
Phone: 1-888-775-7990
6967 Highway 22
Sorrento, Louisiana 70778
tour@ascensiontourism.com