South City Park
South City Park has the following amenities:
- Walking trail
- Tennis courts
- Playground
- Handicapped accessible playground
- Baseball fields
- Bar-b-que areas
- Large Pavilion
- Teen Center
- Neighborhood Center
- Donald Gardner Stadium
- RV Parking
South City Park
- 1524 South Market Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
- (337) 948-2562
- parkrec@cityofopelousas.com
South Park Large Pavilion
Covered picnic sheds with picnic benches and a large bar-b-que pit. Can accommodate from 50 to 75 people.
Available for rental seven days a week at a fee of $100.00* per day.
A $25.00* damage deposit is required upon reserving. Deposits are refundable if there is no damage after reserved function.
For bookings call (337) 948-2562.
South Park Teen Center
Able to hold 270 people. Has a full kitchen, table and chairs, and two restrooms that are handicap equipped.
It is available for rental seven days a week for a fee of $350.00* per day.
A $25.00* damage deposit is required upon reserving. Deposits are refundable if there is no damage after reserved function.
NOTE: Above fees must be paid by money order. Prices subject to change.
For bookings call (337) 948-2562.
Donald Gardner Stadium
Home stadium for Opelousas High School, Opelousas Catholic, and Westminster Christian Academy.
Handicapped Accessible Playground
Handicap accessible playground equipment has recently been added to both North City Park.
- wheelchair swing
- adult size full support swing
- adolescent size full support swing
- accessible backhoe digger
All handicapped accessible playground equipment is located in a locked fenced in area (for safety measures). Keys are available through the Opelousas Parks and Recreation Office located in South City Park or through the Opelousas Police Department. Parents of children with disabilities who utilize the Handicapped Accessible Playground Area can request a key (to keep).
South City Park Camp Ground
Amenities: South City Park offers 30 Paved Sites, 37 Grass Sites, RV Parking. All sites with water and electric hookup (20/30), dump station.
Attractions: Historic District, historical churches and cemeteries, Evangeline Downs Casino and Racetrack, fine food and music festivals.
Reservations: (337) 948-2560 or parkrec@cityofopelousas.com
Rates: $11/Day
Sites: 67 Sites
- 1524 South Market Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
- (337) 948-2562
- parkrec@cityofopelousas.com