JOURNAL STAFF

Grab your swimsuit and cool off this summer! Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) opened its Spraygrounds on May 1. They will be open daily from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and water shoes are recommended.

Sprayground Locations:

·       Airport Park Community Center – 6500 Kennedy Street
·       David Raines Community Center – 2920 Round Grove Lane
·       Hattie Perry Community Center – 4300 Ledbetter Street
·       Lakeside Park Community Center – 2200 Milam Street
·       Querbes Park and Community Center – 3500 Beverly Street
·       A.C. Steere “Purple Park” – 4009 Youree Drive

They have become very popular during the summer months, offering families a break from the sweltering Louisiana heat. The cool spray of water lowers the body temperature and gives our youth a fun activity to do all summer long! Our Spray Parks and Spraygrounds are open May 1-Oct. 1.

SPAR and Rock Solid Sports will open four swimming pools for the summer starting on Memorial Day (May 29) at Southern Hills and David Raines from 1-5 p.m. and Airport Drive and Querbes will open Tuesday, May 30. It costs $2.50 per person for all ages to swim. Southern Hills costs $3.50 per person for all ages to swim and slide.

Pool Locations:

·       Airport Park Community Center – 6500 Kennedy Street
·       David Raines Community Center – 2920 Round Grove Lane
·       Querbes Park and Community Center – 3500 Beverly Street
·       Southern Hills Park and Community Center – 1002 Bert Kouns Ind. Loop

Pool Hours:

·       Monday – CLOSED
·       Tuesday-Friday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
·       Saturday-Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Senior Water Aerobics starts on May 30, from 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Southern Hills.

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