Shreveport, LA

The Olde Covered Bridge Gardens features an ever changing bouquet of flowering plants all surrounding this historic bridge in one of the most visually captivating corners of the city.

Address: 6905 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71129 - MAP
Phone: (318) 635-6296
Web: www.garrisonsnursery.com

A romantic stroll for a couple or a nice little break for the whole family, the RiverView Park is the perfect place to do either one. With its spectacular 35 foot tall steel roses, a 300 foot long floating dock and the omnipresent Red River, it is one of the city's premier places to take in all of nature's wonders.

Address: 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA 71101 - MAP
Web: www.shreveportla.gov

The expanse of the 200 acre oxbow lake at the C. Bickham Dickson Park is the first clue that the natural allure of the water and all of its surroundings will create a picturesque moment that you will look back on with a smile. This amazing 585 acre park is the largest in Shreveport.

Address: 70th Street & Bert Kouns, Southeast Shreveport - MAP
Phone: (318) 673-7808

If the angler in you is ready to leave the workweek behind and start relaxing by catching some fish, Barron's Landing and Marina is the perfect place to escape. A great, friendly staff will make your time behind the fishing rod as stress-free as possible. It's your choice to either fish in the marina, where reeling in large bass is a frequent occurrence, or you can rent a Jon boat for only $40 and head out on your own. Either way, a great fishing excursion is only a few minutes away!

Address: 7024 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71119 - MAP
Phone:(318) 635-8628