Recreation
Ascension Parish is home to a long list of parks offering a peaceful setting for relaxation, a great opportunity for the kids to play, a beautiful backdrop for outdoor exercise and much more. The parish also offers beautiful, state-of-the-art golf courses for a great day on the greens and several public boat launches for fun on the water. If you’re looking for a great place to play, pack up and visit Ascension!
In addition to the wonderful list of parks, playgrounds and golf courses Ascension Parish has to offer, a wide selection of entertainment, including major sporting events, cinemas, skating, bowling and riverboat gambling, can be found in our neighboring communities.
PARISH PARKS
Jambalaya Park
120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales (Behind City Hall)
225.647.9564
Open: Daily
Jambalaya Park is one of the newest recreational parks in Gonzales, which features a beautiful set of fountains as the main centerpiece. Jambalaya Park is also the site of the ever-popular “sprayground” where children can cool off and play during our warm summer months. Jambalaya Park’s other amenities include: an amphitheatre, reflecting pond, Olympic-size swimming pool, “riverwalk,” fishing pier and a shaded picnic area.
GOLF COURSES
Pelican Point Golf Club
6300 Championship Court, Suite 101, Gonzales
225.746.9900
www.golfthepoint.com
Pelican Point Golf Club features two 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a driving range, a pro-shop and a full dine-in restaurant. The Links Course is a semi-private, British-style golf course with Louisiana flair. The Lakes Course is newly renovated with beautiful Championship Bermuda greens.
Riverdale Golf Club
2657 Hwy 3120, Donaldsonville
225.473.8566
Riverdale Golf Club is a private country club featuring a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, a pro shop, a full snack bar and a swimming pool.
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES
Parish of Ascension Recreation & Culture (PARC)
Boat Launches:
• Roddy Road, Gonzales
• Laurel Ridge, St. Amant
• Highway 22, Sorrento
Galveztown Landing & Storage
43002 Hwy 42, Prairieville
225.622.0101
ADDITIONAL ASCENSION PARISH PARKS
Abend Community Park and Playground
3110 Bethel Lane, Donaldsonville
Ascension Civic Center
9806 Airline Hwy, Sorrento
Butch Gore Memorial Park
14550 Harry Savoy Road, St. Amant
Darrow Community Center and Park
37112 Martin Luther King Street, Darrow
Geismar Community Center
12060 Hwy 73, Geismar
Hillaryville Park
5216 Marchand School Road, Darrow
Jackie Robinson Memorial Park
35638 Coco Road, Geismar
Lemanville Park and Playground
3131 Hwy 18 E., Donaldsonville
Modeste Park and Playground
35444 Butler Road, Donaldsonville
Oak Grove Community Center and Playground
37433 Ascension Parish Road, Prairieville
Paula Park and Playground
16470 Pailette Street, Prairieville
Prairieville Park and Playground
38430 Hwy 929, Prairieville
Southwood Park and Playground
14318 Parkview Drive, Prairieville
St. Amant Recreation Park
45404 Stringer Bridge, St. Amant
J. Leo Steven’s Park and Playground
43230 Cannon Road, Gonzales
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