OIL CITY – The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced the completion of $1.1 million in improvements at Earl G. Williamson Park.

The upgrades include the addition of a new accessible floating fishing pier, a shaded picnic area, and 34 new shaded single shelters, aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

To celebrate the improvements, parish officials are inviting the public to visit the park this weekend, March 28-29. Free snow cones will be available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Officials said the enhancements come just in time for the warmer months and are part of ongoing efforts to improve outdoor spaces across the parish.