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SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE
S O U T H W E S T L O U I S I A N A
SP ORTS G U I DE
1-800-456-SWLAVisitLakeCharles.org
S O U T H W E S T
LOUISIANA LAKE CHARLES | SULPHUR | WESTLAKE | DEQUINCY | VINTON | IOWA
LAKE CHARLES | SULPHUR | WESTLAKE | DEQUINCY | VINTON | IOWA
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ATHLETIC SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FACILITIES BY SPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
AREA MAP (fold out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SUCCESS STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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DEAR SPORTS EVENT ORGANIZER:
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted that you have chosen to
explore the opportunities that Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, DeQuincy, Vinton, and Iowa have
to offer for your next athletic event. Lake Charles, our hub city, is located along Interstate 10, 140
miles east of Houston and 218 miles west of New Orleans. Our balmy climate, easy access, and
welcoming Southern hospitality make us the ideal year-round sports venue!
It’s no surprise that we love to “pass a good time,” that our hospitality is incomparable, and our
cuisine is some of the best in the world. In addition, Southwest Louisiana is well on its way at
becoming the Youth Sports Capital of the state. Our new and updated facilities will make your
local, regional and national events shine.
All our facilities are located near a variety of hotels, restaurants, and some of the region’s finest
casinos and family-friendly attractions such as the Mardi Gras Museum and the Creole Nature
Trail All-American Road. Southwest Louisiana also has more than 75 annual fairs and festivals, so
there is always a way to spice up your visit!
The bureau’s entire staff is dedicated to making each and every sporting event a hit, and we are
here to assist you with everything from site selection to media coverage to practice fields. So, when
you’re looking for the perfect place to hold your next sporting event, team up with Southwest
Louisiana, and you will have a winning combination.
Sincerely,
Southwest Louisiana Convention
& Visitors Bureau Staff
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SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA INFORMATION• Home to the McNeese State University Cowboys.• First rate athletic facilities.• Our tropical climate averages 68 degrees. • Over 4,500 hotel rooms with an additional 400 being added in 2009. We offer a number of chain hotels and resorts that
can accommodate any amenity on any budget.• 3 hospitals and 24 hour emergency clinics.
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION• Lake Charles, our hub city, is easily located along Interstate 10, just 140 miles east of Houston and 218 miles west
of New Orleans. • The Lake Charles Regional Airport has commercial air service available through Continental Express. • Rental car agencies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Enterprise.• You are less than 15 minutes from any sporting venue at any location in Calcasieu Parish.
LODGING SERVICESGROUP ROOM BLOCKS: The CVB makes lodging arrangements for your group easy. We’ll block rooms for your organization at area hotels, compile rates, and arrange hotel site familiarization tours free of charge. The CVB will even help with attendance promotion mailouts and set up a host hotel, upon request. Your event is important to the community, and we will work closely with the hotels to secure competitive rates.
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau makes planning your sporting event or tournament a
breeze. When you choose Southwest Louisiana to host your next event, the CVB works with you to meet your group’s
needs. Our knowledgeable sports staff is ready to help with a variety of services and area resources to make sure your
event is successful.
WELCOMEINTRODUCTION ATHLETIC SERVICES
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONSAllow us to take you on a site inspection of lodging and sporting venues.
BID PROPOSALSGive us your event specifications, and the CVB will take it from there! Let us find the perfect venue for your event by sending out
bid proposals to area venues suitable for your event and area hotels to house your participants. Once we’ve done all the groundwork,
we’ll present the event planner and/or site committee with a variety of options. From national championships to regional tournaments,
Southwest Louisiana offers many options, and the CVB will make the planning process convenient and efficient.
EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTSThe Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in
Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.
ATTENDANCE PROMOTIONThe bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate
excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.
WELCOMING COMMITTEEWhether it be our goodwill ambassador, Gumbeaux Gator, a group of Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Revelers or an official welcome by area
dignitaries, allow the CVB to make the opening of your sporting event one that participants will always remember.
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more
total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.
AREA INFORMATIONDitty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy
to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual
brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and
accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support,
whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.
PUBLICITYA press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will
be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For
events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms
blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request.
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes pride in making your life
a little easier. In addition to assisting groups with accommodations, here is what our Sales
and Services Department can do for you:
*The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.
McNeese State University
ATTRACTIONS
DININGSouthwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent
crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.
Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking
for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close
proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROADDiscover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail
winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is
an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush
marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators
up close and personal!
HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICTOur past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on
the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving
tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.
Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual
characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.
MUSEUMS Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.
The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi
Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum,
the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central
School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black
Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.
BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOUYou will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience
breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine
dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge
du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino &
Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.
SHOPPINGWith an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques,
shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.
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HOTELS & MOTELS I=in room B=business center W=wireless H=high-speed
ACCOMMODATIONS
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750 IHWB • • • •
52 IHWB • • • •
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100 W • • •
59 H • • • •
59 IHW • • • •
LAKE CHARLESAMERICA’S BEST SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444 | (800) BEST-INN www.americasbestinns.com
BAYMONT INN & SUITES 1004 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 310-7666 | (877) 229-6668 www.baymontinns.com
BELMONT MOTOR INN 2700 Broad St. | (337) 433-8291
BEST WESTERN RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. | (337) 433-5213 | (800) 643-2582 www.bestwestern.com\richmondsuiteshotellakecharles
DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. | (337) 433-9461
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 402 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-6600 | (800) HOLIDAY
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN 825 Broad St. | (337) 436-4311 | (800) 446-4656 www.hojo.com
INN OF LAKE CHARLES 921 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-1000
INN ON THE BAYOU 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 | (800) 642-2968 www.innonthebayou.com
LAKEVIEW INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 436-3336
LAQUINTA INN 1320 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 436-5998 | (800) 531-5900 http://247.LQ.com
L’AUBERGE DU LAC HOTEL & CASINO RESORT 777 Ave. L’Auberge (337) 395-7777 | (866) 580-7444 www.ldlcasino.com
MICROTEL INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. | (337) 477-4230 | (877) 226-0223 www.microtelinn.com
MOTEL 6 335 Hwy. 171 | (337) 433-1773 | (800) 466-8356
REGENCY INN & SUITES 3407 Broad St. | (337) 439-6113
SLEEP INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Drive (337) 480-0898 | (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com
SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. | (337) 437-8339
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606 | (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com
TREASURE INN 351 N. MLK Hwy. | (337) 721-8001 | (800) 568-2082 www.treasureinnlc.com
Rooms Internet Breakfast
Included Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed (restrictions apply)
Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerator Meeting
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONSAllow us to take you on a site inspection of lodging and sporting venues.
BID PROPOSALSGive us your event specifications, and the CVB will take it from there! Let us find the perfect venue for your event by sending out
bid proposals to area venues suitable for your event and area hotels to house your participants. Once we’ve done all the groundwork,
we’ll present the event planner and/or site committee with a variety of options. From national championships to regional tournaments,
Southwest Louisiana offers many options, and the CVB will make the planning process convenient and efficient.
EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTSThe Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in
Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.
ATTENDANCE PROMOTIONThe bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate
excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.
WELCOMING COMMITTEEWhether it be our goodwill ambassador, Gumbeaux Gator, a group of Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Revelers or an official welcome by area
dignitaries, allow the CVB to make the opening of your sporting event one that participants will always remember.
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more
total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.
AREA INFORMATIONDitty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy
to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual
brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and
accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support,
whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.
PUBLICITYA press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will
be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For
events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms
blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request.
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes pride in making your life
a little easier. In addition to assisting groups with accommodations, here is what our Sales
and Services Department can do for you:
*The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.
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Lake Street Sports ComplexLawrence Toups Jr. Memorial ParkManagan CenterMartin Luther King ParkMcNeese State UniversityMolo Middle SchoolMsgr. DeBlanc Family Life CenterPinderosa ParkPurple Heart Community CenterRigmaiden CenterSam Houston High SchoolSt. Louis Catholic High SchoolSulphur High SchoolSulphur Recreation & Aquatic CenterVinton High SchoolWashington Marion High SchoolWestlake High SchoolW.W. Lewis Middle School
GOLFBayou Oaks Golf CourseContraband Bayou Golf Club at L’AubergeGray PlantationFrasch ParkLake Charles Country ClubMallard CovePine Shadows
BASEBALLBarbe High SchoolBuddy Prejean ParkCarlyss ParkDeQuincy High SchoolHuber ParkIowa High SchoolLaGrange Senior High SchoolLake Charles Boston High SchoolLake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLawrence Toups Jr. Memorial ParkManagan CenterMartin Luther King ParkMcMurry ParkMcNeese State UniversityMolo Middle SchoolNelson ParkPattison ComplexPinderosa ParkRigmaiden CenterSam Houston High SchoolSecond Avenue ParkSulphur High SchoolUnion Pacific Sports ComplexUniversity Park Vinton High SchoolWard 7 RecreationWashington Marion High SchoolWeaver ParkWestlake High SchoolW.W. Lewis Middle School
FACILITIES BY SPORT
FOOTBALL Lake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State UniversityManagan Center
MARTIAL ARTSBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State University
RODEOBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterWest Calcasieu ArenaBASKETBALL
Barbe High SchoolBuddy Prejean ParkBurton ColiseumCarlyss ParkDeQuincy High SchoolFrasch ParkForman-Reynaud Community CenterHamilton Christian AcademyIowa High School LaGrange Senior High SchoolLake Charles Boston High SchoolLake Charles Civic Center
BASKETBALL (cont.)
CHEERLEADING/DANCEBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterSulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center
BOWLINGPetro BowlSports Center USA
GYMNASTICSBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State UniversitySulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center
SOCCERHuber ParkLaGrange Soccer ParkLake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLanza Park
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Lake Street Sports ComplexLawrence Toups Jr. Memorial ParkManagan CenterMartin Luther King ParkMcNeese State UniversityMolo Middle SchoolMsgr. DeBlanc Family Life CenterPinderosa ParkPurple Heart Community CenterRigmaiden CenterSam Houston High SchoolSt. Louis Catholic High SchoolSulphur High SchoolSulphur Recreation & Aquatic CenterVinton High SchoolWashington Marion High SchoolWestlake High SchoolW.W. Lewis Middle School
GOLFBayou Oaks Golf CourseContraband Bayou Golf Club at L’AubergeGray PlantationFrasch ParkLake Charles Country ClubMallard CovePine Shadows
BASEBALLBarbe High SchoolBuddy Prejean ParkCarlyss ParkDeQuincy High SchoolHuber ParkIowa High SchoolLaGrange Senior High SchoolLake Charles Boston High SchoolLake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLawrence Toups Jr. Memorial ParkManagan CenterMartin Luther King ParkMcMurry ParkMcNeese State UniversityMolo Middle SchoolNelson ParkPattison ComplexPinderosa ParkRigmaiden CenterSam Houston High SchoolSecond Avenue ParkSulphur High SchoolUnion Pacific Sports ComplexUniversity Park Vinton High SchoolWard 7 RecreationWashington Marion High SchoolWeaver ParkWestlake High SchoolW.W. Lewis Middle School
FACILITIES BY SPORT
FOOTBALL Lake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State UniversityManagan Center
MARTIAL ARTSBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State University
RODEOBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterWest Calcasieu ArenaBASKETBALL
Barbe High SchoolBuddy Prejean ParkBurton ColiseumCarlyss ParkDeQuincy High SchoolFrasch ParkForman-Reynaud Community CenterHamilton Christian AcademyIowa High School LaGrange Senior High SchoolLake Charles Boston High SchoolLake Charles Civic Center
TENNIS Bord du Lac ParkBuddy Prejean ParkCarlyss ParkForeman-Reynaud Community CenterFrasch ParkGoosport ParkHuber ParkLake Charles Country ClubLake Charles Racquet ClubLanza ParkManagan Center Martin Luther King ParkMcMurry Park McNeese State UniversityUniversity Park
FACILITIES BY SPORT
SOFTBALL College Oaks ParkFrasch Park Goosport ParkHenry Heights FieldsLake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLawrence Toups Jr. Memorial ParkManagan CenterMcNeese State UniversityO.D. Johnson FieldPattison Sports ComplexRigmaiden CenterSecond Avenue ParkUnion Pacific Sports ComplexWard 7 Recreation
SWIMMINGForeman-Reynaud Community CenterFrasch ParkLake Charles Country ClubLake Charles Racquet ClubManagan Center McNeese State UniversityRigmaiden CenterRigmaiden CenterSecond Avenue ParkSulphur Recreation & Aquatic CenterUniversity Park Ward 7 Recreation
TRACK & FIELDMcNeese State University
TRACK (RUNNING/WALKING)
Frasch ParkLake Charles Civic CenterLagrange Soccer ParkMcMurry Park McNeese State UniversityUnion Pacific Sports Complex
VOLLEYBALL Barbe High SchoolBoardwalk ParkBurton ColiseumFrasch ParkForman-Reynaud Community CenterHamilton Christian AcadamnyLake Charles Civic CenterLake Street Sports ComplexManagan CenterMartin Luther King ParkMcNeese State UniversityMsgr. DeBlanc Family Life CenterPurple Heart Community CenterSt. Louis Catholic High SchoolSulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center
WATER SKIINGLake Charles Civic Center
WRESTLING Burton ColiseumHamilton Christian AcadamnyLake Charles Civic CenterLake Street Sports ComplexManagan CenterMcNeese State UniversityMsgr. DeBlanc Family Life CenterPurple Heart Community CenterSt. Louis Catholic High SchoolSulphur Recreation & Aquatic CenterSulphur High School Freshman Campus
BASKETBALL (cont.)
CHEERLEADING/DANCEBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterSulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center
BOWLINGPetro BowlSports Center USA
GYMNASTICSBurton ColiseumLake Charles Civic CenterMcNeese State UniversitySulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center
SOCCERHuber ParkLaGrange Soccer ParkLake Charles Multi Sports ComplexLake Street Sports ComplexLanza Park
SOCCER (cont.)
McMurry ParkMcNeese State UniversityNelson Park Rosteet ParkSecond Avenue Park
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BURTON COLISEUM6900 COMMON ST. | LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
SEATING PARKING CONCESSIONS LOCKER ROOMS
8,400 3,500 YES YES
Burton Coliseum is a domed arena that can be used for basketball games, cheer and dance competitions, gymnastics meets, martial arts
competitions, volleyball tournaments, wrestling matches and rodeos. A 40 foot by 60 foot portable stage is great for talent showcases, and the
floor load capacity is virtually limitless. The dome over the coliseum peaks 105 feet above 24,000 square feet of floor space. Burton Coliseum
is actually two, full-service buildings in one: a domed arena with seating for 6,500, which can be expanded to 8,400 for basketball games;
and a 168,000 square foot Livestock and Exhibit Building. The two sections work well together or separately. With permanent stalls and
chutes from the Livestock and Exhibit Building, the Coliseum is a superior rodeo arena. A 50,000 square foot, covered arena for livestock
activities provides seating for 1,500 spectators. Complete facilities are available for 250 RV units, and 104 spaces are furnished with water
and electricity. As an affiliate to McNeese State University, the facility serves as the home venue for various McNeese athletics, graduations
and other university events.
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
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LAKE CHARLES CIVIC CENTER900 LAKESHORE DR. | LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
SEATING PARKING CONCESSIONS LOCKER ROOMS
7,450 1,700 YES YES
A 3-level, 3-part complex, the Lake Charles Civic Center is located in the heart of downtown on beautiful Lake Charles. The James E.
Sudduth Coliseum has a flexible seating capacity of 7,450 people and is able to accommodate basketball games, cheer and dance competitions,
indoor football, gymnastics meets, martial arts competitions, rodeos and equestrian events, and volleyball. Another option to consider is the
Rosa Hart Theatre, located on the south side of the Civic Center. Its fixed seating capacity is 2,050 and has been used for numerous dance
recitals and world-class productions. Located at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Bord du Lac Park features four lighted tennis courts with clay
surfaces. Winding from the grounds of the Civic Center to a natural sand beach near Interstate 10, Boardwalk Park features beach volleyball
and a boardwalk ideally suited for a walking, jogging, biking or skating. The Lady Claire Dock, on the south side of the Civic Center, is an
ideal spot for loading and unloading passengers onto shimmering Lake Charles for water sports.
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIESMAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
JIM SUDDUTH COLISEUM
22,400 SQ. FT.
LAKE CHARLES CIVIC CENTER
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SULPHUR RECREATION & AQUATIC CENTER400 PICARD RD. | SULPHUR, LA 70663
# OF POOLS SEATING PARKING CONCESSIONS LOCKER ROOMS 3 3,000 600 YES YES
In Sulphur, your group can make a splash at the Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center. Surrounding the competition indoor 8-lane, 50 meter
swimming pool is seating capacity for 3,000 spectators under one roof. The center also includes an indoor 6-lane teaching pool with 0’ depth
entry and one outdoor pool and water park. The Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center has two basketball courts with a seating capacity of
1,000 spectators. The courts can be converted to hold volleyball tournaments, cheerleading or dance competitions, and gymnastics meets. In
addition, kids of all ages can enjoy the outdoor water park located at the complex. The facility is home to the Sulphur and Barbe High School
Swim Teams, as well as many other recreational leagues.
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
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POOLHOUSE
STAIRS
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
SULPHUR RECREATION & AQUATIC CENTER
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WEST CALCASIEU ARENA2900 RUTH ST. | LAKE CHARLES, LA 70665
# OF FIELDS SEATING PARKING CONCESSIONS LIGHTS
1 1,800 750 YES YES
The West Calcasieu Arena is Southwest Louisiana’s newest spot for outdoor entertainment. The 30,000 square foot main arena features all the
latest audio and visual technology with over 40,000 square feet of holding and stock pens all under one roof. The seating capacity is in excess
of 1,800. The arena offers over seven acres of well lit parking and can accommodate any size recreational vehicle, including 65 RVs. The staff
barn comes equipped with a 10,000 square foot warm up pen and can easily be configured for livestock shows.
MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
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BASKETBALL
BARBE HIGH SCHOOL2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605These two 2,500 seat and 700 seat gyms are conveniently located on the campus of Barbe High School in south Lake Charles. The main gym (2,500) hosts both Barbe Boys’ and Girls’ basketball games, as well as the Tournament of the Stars Basketball Tournament.
NO. OF COURTS 2
SEATING 2,500/700
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LOCKER RMS YES
HAMILTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY1415 8th St.Lake Charles, LA 70601On the campus of Hamilton Christian Academy in Lake Charles, this 600 seat gym hosts the Hamilton Christian Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams.
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 600
PARKING 100
CONCESSIONS YES
LOCKER RMS YES
NO. OF COURTS 2
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LOCKER RMS YES
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 800
PARKING 600
CONCESSIONS YES
LOCKER RMS YES
ST. LOUIS CATHOLICHIGH SCHOOL1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA 70601This 800 seat gym is located on the campus of St. Louis Catholic High School. It is the home of the St. Louis Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams, and hosts the Tournament of the Stars Basketball Tournament, as well as the American Press Basketball Tournament.
MSGR. DEBLANC FAMILY LIFE CENTER3939 Msgr Deblanc Place Lake Charles, LA 70605Our Lady Queen of Heaven recently renovated the Family Life Center Gym with a new wooden floor. This 1,000 seat gym is a multi-purpose facility hosting numerous functions throughout the year.
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
BARBE HIGH SCHOOL 2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605Barbe is the only high school baseball program in the nation with a stadium with the following features: chair-back seating, an indoor facility with batting cages, pitching mounds, a 3,000 square foot strength and conditioning room; and a field house which includes a dressing room for players and coaches with bathrooms and showers, training room, coaches office, and uniform storage room all on campus.
NO. OF FIELDS 1
SEATING 700
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS NO
NO. OF FIELDS 11
SEATING 2,000+
PARKING 800
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF FIELDS 1
SEATING 2,000
PARKING 1,000
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF FIELDS 5
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
BASEBALL
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609Originally constructed in 1965, Cowboy Diamond has been the home to the McNeese Cowboy baseball team for more than 40 seasons.
The 2,000-seat lighted stadium has a grass playing surface.
MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663McMurry Park features nine lighted youth baseball fields. The baseball complex is equipped with a 2-tunnel batting cage and four concession stands, complete with handicapped accessible restrooms and media areas. It also has an additional 4-tunnel batting cage. Seating is available for 2,000 spectators. McMurry Park has been home to the Louisiana Games Baseball Tournament and the Dixie Boys Super World Series for 13 and 13/14 year olds.
LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy. Lake Charles, LA 70607Located off of Highway 14 in Lake Charles, the complex has five baseball fields, which will each seat 200 spectators. The complex has a pavilion with concession stands, offices, bathrooms and a storage room. It is the home of USSSA World Series Events.
Barbe High School
McMurry Park
McNeese State University
St. Louis Cathloic High School
Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center
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NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 3,000
CLUBHOUSE YES
CONTRABAND BAYOU GOLF CLUB at L’AUBERGE 777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601Contraband Bayou Golf Club, designed by world renowned golf architect Tom Fazio, emphasizes the marsh and lowland features of the natural Louisiana environment to enhance this unique 7,000-yard, par-71 championship golf course. The course challenges golfers of all skill levels with its aquatic and natural vegetation on the edges of eight lakes. There are, at minimum, four sets of tee boxes on every hole. L’Auberge offers a beverage cart service, GPS technology on all carts, and a clubhouse.
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
GOLF
GRAY PLANTATION 6150 Graywood Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70605One of 12 courses on Louisiana’s prestigious Audubon Golf Trail, Gray Plantation’s 18-hole, 7,200-yard semi-private championship golf course includes 60 acres of lakes, 94 bunkers, four par 3s, a media area and scoreboard. It was recently on the Top 100 Courses by Golf Digest. Gray received the highest rating in Louisiana by Zagat Survey’s 2004 edition of “America’s Top Golf Courses.” The antebellum-style clubhouse has a dining room, grill, clubhouse, pro shop, and conference room
that seats 40.
NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 125
CLUBHOUSE YES
NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 500
CLUBHOUSE YES
NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 200
CLUBHOUSE YES
NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 125
CLUBHOUSE YES
NO. OF HOLES 18
PARKING 150
CLUBHOUSE YES
PINE SHADOWS 750 Goodman Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601Located only minutes from downtown Lake Charles, Pine Shadows is a 214-acre, 18-hole golf course. Features include target grounds on the driving range, a pro shop and snack bar. This player-friendly course has both a scoreboard and media area
located on-site.
MALLARD COVE 4800 Mallard Cove Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601This 18-hole golf course is located on 200 acres. The course includes a driving range, putting green, and media area. The clubhouse is equipped with a fully stocked pro shop, concessions, lockers, and showers for men.
LAKE CHARLES COUNTRY CLUB 3350 Country Club Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605The Lake Charles Country Club, at 6,656 yards, is one of the better courses in the state. The distinguished course has tight, rolling greens. The facility has hosted US Amateur Qualifier events and the Prien Lake Four-Ball Tournament.
FRASCH PARK 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, LA 70663This 18-hole golf course is 6,500 yards and was ranked in the Top 75 of the United States, the Top 15 of the Southeastern United States, and number one in Louisiana in 1996. A pro shop, clubhouse and grill are on-site, as well as a driving range with chipping and putting greens.
BOWLING
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
PETRO BOWL 630 Petro Point Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605The largest bowling alley in the area, Petro Bowl has 48 lanes, a fully equipped pro shop, training equipment, lockers, a snack bar, and a lounge with video poker. The facility also offers LCD screens with automated
scoring, animation and ball speed.
NO. OF LANES 48
PARKING 300+
CONCESSIONS YES
SPORTS CENTER USA 2727 Gerstner Memorial, Lake Charles, LA 70601A 32-lane bowling alley, Sports Center USA includes childcare, a trophy shop and game room, as well as concessions, a lounge and meeting room. Automated screens accompany each lane. Lockers and training equipment are also available.
NO. OF LANES 32
PARKING 300
CONCESSIONS YES
FOOTBALL
LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy.Lake Charles, LA 70607With 12 regulation size fields, the Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex is home to many of Southwest Louisiana’s youth
football leagues.
NO. OF FIELDS 12
SEATING 600
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF FIELDS 1
SEATING 17,410
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609McNeese’s Cowboy Stadium was constructed in 1965 and renovated and expanded to a 17,410 seating capacity complex in 1975. With the addition of the Robert Noland Skyranch in 1998, Cowboy Stadium has some of the finest luxury suite/club seating options in the area. A new scoreboard and sound system were
installed in 2005.
Petro Bowl
McNeese State University
Gray Plantation
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SOFTBALL
NO. OF FIELDS 3
SEATING 450
PARKING 150
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
COLLEGE OAKS 3518 Ernest St., Lake Charles, LA 70605The College Oaks facility includes one unlighted and two lighted softball fields, covered seating for 150 at each field, and a concession stand. Off-street parking is available for 150 vehicles.
FRASCH PARK 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, LA 70663North Frasch complex has eight lighted fields. Each field is self-contained and equipped with concession stands, scoreboards, media boxes, restrooms and two-tunnel batting cages. North Frasch has been home to the United States Specialty Sports Association Girls’ Fast Pitch World Series.
NO. OF FIELDS 8
SEATING 5,000
PARKING 1,200
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
GYMNASTICS
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609The Memorial Gym at McNeese is a perfect fit for gymnastics meets. In 1999, it received new hardwood floors, and in 2002, a sound system was installed. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall
of 2004.
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
MARTIAL ARTS
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609McNeese’s Memorial Gym can easily accommodate martial arts competitions. In 1999, it received new hardwood floors, and in 2002, a sound system was installed. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall
of 2004.
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 600
CONCESSIONS YES
LOCKER RMS YES
LAKE STREET SPORTS COMPLEX 7903 Lake St., Lake Charles, LA 70605This facility includes four regulation soccer fields, a covered picnic area, and a playground.
SOCCER
NO. OF FIELDS 3
SEATING 450
PARKING 250
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
LAGRANGE SOCCER PARK 200 W. School St., Lake Charles, LA 70605A walking path circles LaGrange Soccer Park’s three lighted regulation soccer fields. The site has an air conditioned concession building, complete with handicapped accessible restrooms, storage area and covered dining area. Each field
has bleachers for 150 spectators.
LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70607This facility includes 12 regulation soccer fields, a covered picnic area, and a playground. It has hosted the St. Louis Boys’ and Girls’ Showcase of Soccer as well as the Barbe High School Soccer Tournament.
NO. OF FIELDS 12
SEATING 600
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF FIELDS 7
SEATING 350
PARKING 250
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex
Frasch Park
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MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609The Olympic sized swimming pool is “L” shaped. The outdoor portion is 50 meters long, and the indoor portion is 25 yards long, each having six lanes. During the winter, the pool is heated to 82 degrees. A lifeguard is always on duty. Within proximity of the pool are a steam and sauna room, as well as shower and locker rooms.
NO. OF POOLS 1
SEATING 500
PARKING 1,000+
LOCKER RMS YES
TENNIS
LAKE CHARLES RACQUET CLUB 870 W. Bayou Pines Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601The largest of the region’s tennis facilities, the Lake Charles Racquet Club features 11 lighted tennis courts, a pro-shop, bar and grill, clubhouse, locker rooms and a playground. A fitness center will open in 2008.
MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663In Sulphur, McMurry Park features eight lighted tennis courts equipped with a spectator pavilion.
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609McNeese’s tennis complex consists of eight all-weather courts, with four being lighted. The McNeese tennis courts host a variety of local, state, and regional tournaments and clinics.
NO. OF COURTS 11
SEATING 150
PARKING 100+
CLUBHOUSE YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF COURTS 8
SEATING 250
PARKING 300
CLUBHOUSE NO
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF COURTS 8
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 1,000+
CLUBHOUSE NO
LIGHTS YES
SWIMMING
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609The McNeese softball team plays all of their home games on the Cowgirl Diamond, constructed in 2003. Field dimensions are 205 feet down the lines and 215 feet to straight away centerfield.
NO. OF FIELDS 3
SEATING 750
PARKING 150
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
HENRY HEIGHTS FIELDS 801 E. School St., Lake Charles, LA 70601Covered bleachers for 250 spectators, a media area and a scoreboard are located at each of Henry Heights’ three lighted softball fields. The facility also has two concession stands and two batting cages. Off-street parking is available for 150 vehicles.
NO. OF FIELDS 5
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70607Located off of Highway 14 in Lake Charles, the complex has five baseball/softball fields, which will each seat 200 spectators. The complex has a pavilion with concession stands, offices, bathrooms and a storage room. It is the home of ASA Softball Championship events.
NO. OF FIELDS 1
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 500
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
SOFTBALL
Henry Heights
McNeese State University
Lake Charles Racquet Club
McNeese State University
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NO. OF COURTS 2
SEATING 2,500/700
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
VOLLEYBALL
BARBE HIGH SCHOOL 2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605These two 2,500 seat and 700 seat gyms are conveniently located on the campus of Barbe High School in south
Lake Charles.
NO. OF COURTS 10
SEATING N/A
PARKING 250
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS NO
BOARDWALK PARK 701 North Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601Located on North Beach, Boardwalk Park features 10 unlighted, natural sand volleyball courts.
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 1,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
NO. OF COURTS 1
SEATING 800
PARKING 600
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609The Memorial Gym at McNeese is the home court for McNeese State Volleyball. In 2002, a sound system was added. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004, and in 2006, hardwood floors were installed.
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1620 Bank St. Lake Charles, LA 70601This 800 seat gym, located on the campus of St. Louis Catholic High School, is home to the St. Louis Lady Saints Volleyball team, who were the 2006 State Champions.
WRESTLING
NO. OF GYMS 2
SEATING 1,200/315
PARKING 1,000
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS YES
SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN CAMPUS 600 Willow Ave., Sulphur, LA 70663Located on the Sulphur High School Freshman Campus, the 12,000 square foot girls’ gym seats 1,200 spectators, while the 7,000 square foot boys’ gym seats 315 sports enthusiasts.
FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES
TRACK AND FIELD
NO. OF TRACKS 1
SEATING 1,000
PARKING 5,000+
CONCESSIONS YES
LIGHTS NO
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609The McNeese track has recently been resurfaced with a rubberized all-weather product. Jumping and vaulting pits were also added in the infield of the track. In addition, the track has a scoreboard, field house and press box.
TRACK (Running/Walking)
MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663 This multi-purpose facility features a paved walking trail.
McNeese State University
McNeese State University
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DININGSouthwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent
crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.
Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking
for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close
proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROADDiscover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail
winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is
an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush
marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators
up close and personal!
HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICTOur past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on
the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving
tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.
Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual
characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.
MUSEUMS Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.
The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi
Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum,
the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central
School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black
Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.
BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOUYou will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience
breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine
dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge
du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino &
Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.
SHOPPINGWith an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques,
shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.
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41 Bayou Oak Golf Course 2300 Bonvie Dr.
42 Carlyss Park 6043 Carlyss Dr.
43 Frasch Park 400 Picard Rd.
44 McMurry Park 300 Hazel St.
45 Pattison Sports Complex 400 Picard Rd.
46 Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center 400 Picard Rd.
47 Sulphur High Freshman Campus 600 Willow Ave
48 Sulphur High School 100 Sycamore St.
49 West Calcasieu Arena 2900 Ruth St.
50 W.W. Lewis Middle School 1752 Cypress St.
51 Managan Center 1000 McKinley
52 Pinederosa Park 2901 Samson
53 Rigmaiden Center 3825 Old Spanish Trail
54 Westlake High School 1000 Garden Dr.
55 Vinton High School 1603 Grace Ave.
56 Ward 7 Recreation 1615 Horridge St.
57 DeQuincy High School 207 N. Overton St.
58 Union Pacific Sports Complex 201 E. Velmer
59 Iowa High School 401 W. Miller St.
60 Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park 115 N. Thompson
1 Barbe High School 2200 West McNeese St.
2 Bord Du Lac Park 900 Lakeshore Dr.
3 Boardwalk Park 701 Lakeshore Dr.
4 Buddy Prejean Park 1601 Illinois St.
5 Burton Coliseum 6900 Common St.
6 College Oaks Park 3518 Ernest St.
7 Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge 777 Avenue L’Auberge
8 Forman Reynaud Community Center 215 Albers St.
9 Gray Plantation 6150 Graywood Pkwy.
10 Hamilton Christian Academy 1415 8th St.
11 Henry Heights Fields 801 E. School St.
12 Huber Park 2401 Fourth Ave.
13 LaGrange Senior High School 3420 Louisiana Ave.
14 LaGrange Soccer Park 200 W. School St.
15 Lake Charles Civic Center 900 Lakeshore Dr.
16 Lake Charles Country Club 3350 Country Club Dr.
17 Lake Charles Multisports Complex 3200 Power Centre Pkwy.
18 Lake Charles Racquet Club 870 W. Bayou Pines Dr.
19 Lake Charles-Boston High School 1509 Enterprise Blvd.
20 Lake Street Sports Complex 7903 Lake St.
21 Lanza Park 609 Sycamore St.
22 Mallard Cove 4800 Mallard Cove Dr.
23 Martin Luther King Park 2009 N. Simmons St.
24 McNeese State University 4205 Ryan St.
25 Molo Middle School 2300 Medora St.
26 Msgr. Deblanc Family Life Center 3939 Msgr. Deblanc Place
27 MSU Football, Baseball Fields, and Track Common and W. McNeese Streets
28 Nelson Park 4315 Nelson Rd.
29 O.D. Johnson Field 501 Mount St.
30 Petro Bowl 630 Petro Point Dr.
31 Pine Shadows Golf Course 750 Goodman Rd.
32 Purple Heart Community Center 4305 Avenue H
33 Rosteet Park 2441 6th St.
34 Sam Houston High School 880 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy.
35 Second Avenue Park 1520 Second Ave.
36 Sports Center USA 2727 Gerstner Memorial Dr.
37 St. Louis High School 1620 Bank St.
38 University Park 1001 Central Pkwy.
39 Washington-Marion High School 2802 Pineview St.
40 Weaver Park 4436 Weaver Rd.
LAKE CHARLES
SULPHUR WESTLAKE
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ATTRACTIONS
DININGSouthwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent
crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.
Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking
for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close
proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROADDiscover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail
winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is
an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush
marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators
up close and personal!
HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICTOur past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on
the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving
tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.
Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual
characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.
MUSEUMS Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.
The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi
Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum,
the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central
School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black
Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.
BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOUYou will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience
breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine
dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge
du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino &
Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.
SHOPPINGWith an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques,
shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.
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LAKE CHARLESAMERICA’S BEST SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444 | (800) BEST-INN www.americasbestinns.com
BAYMONT INN & SUITES 1004 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 310-7666 | (877) 229-6668 www.baymontinns.com
BELMONT MOTOR INN 2700 Broad St. | (337) 433-8291
BEST WESTERN RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. | (337) 433-5213 | (800) 643-2582 www.bestwestern.com\richmondsuiteshotellakecharles
DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. | (337) 433-9461
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 402 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-6600 | (800) HOLIDAY
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN 825 Broad St. | (337) 436-4311 | (800) 446-4656 www.hojo.com
INN OF LAKE CHARLES 921 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-1000
INN ON THE BAYOU 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 | (800) 642-2968 www.innonthebayou.com
LAKEVIEW INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 436-3336
LAQUINTA INN 1320 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 436-5998 | (800) 531-5900 http://247.LQ.com
L’AUBERGE DU LAC HOTEL & CASINO RESORT 777 Ave. L’Auberge (337) 395-7777 | (866) 580-7444 www.ldlcasino.com
MICROTEL INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. | (337) 477-4230 | (877) 226-0223 www.microtelinn.com
MOTEL 6 335 Hwy. 171 | (337) 433-1773 | (800) 466-8356
REGENCY INN & SUITES 3407 Broad St. | (337) 439-6113
SLEEP INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Drive (337) 480-0898 | (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com
SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. | (337) 437-8339
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606 | (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com
TREASURE INN 351 N. MLK Hwy. | (337) 721-8001 | (800) 568-2082 www.treasureinnlc.com
Rooms Internet Breakfast
Included Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed (restrictions apply)
Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerator Meeting
Space
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONSAllow us to take you on a site inspection of lodging and sporting venues.
BID PROPOSALSGive us your event specifications, and the CVB will take it from there! Let us find the perfect venue for your event by sending out
bid proposals to area venues suitable for your event and area hotels to house your participants. Once we’ve done all the groundwork,
we’ll present the event planner and/or site committee with a variety of options. From national championships to regional tournaments,
Southwest Louisiana offers many options, and the CVB will make the planning process convenient and efficient.
EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTSThe Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in
Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.
ATTENDANCE PROMOTIONThe bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate
excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.
WELCOMING COMMITTEEWhether it be our goodwill ambassador, Gumbeaux Gator, a group of Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Revelers or an official welcome by area
dignitaries, allow the CVB to make the opening of your sporting event one that participants will always remember.
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more
total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.
AREA INFORMATIONDitty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy
to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual
brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and
accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support,
whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.
PUBLICITYA press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will
be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For
events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms
blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request.
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes pride in making your life
a little easier. In addition to assisting groups with accommodations, here is what our Sales
and Services Department can do for you:
*The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.
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ATTRACTIONS
DININGSouthwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent
crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.
Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking
for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close
proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROADDiscover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail
winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is
an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush
marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators
up close and personal!
HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICTOur past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on
the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving
tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.
Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual
characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.
MUSEUMS Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.
The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi
Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum,
the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central
School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black
Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.
BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOUYou will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience
breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine
dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge
du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino &
Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.
SHOPPINGWith an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques,
shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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LAKE CHARLESAMERICA’S BEST SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444 | (800) BEST-INN www.americasbestinns.com
BAYMONT INN & SUITES 1004 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 310-7666 | (877) 229-6668 www.baymontinns.com
BELMONT MOTOR INN 2700 Broad St. | (337) 433-8291
BEST WESTERN RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. | (337) 433-5213 | (800) 643-2582 www.bestwestern.com\richmondsuiteshotellakecharles
DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. | (337) 433-9461
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 402 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-6600 | (800) HOLIDAY
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN 825 Broad St. | (337) 436-4311 | (800) 446-4656 www.hojo.com
INN OF LAKE CHARLES 921 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-1000
INN ON THE BAYOU 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 | (800) 642-2968 www.innonthebayou.com
LAKEVIEW INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 436-3336
LAQUINTA INN 1320 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 436-5998 | (800) 531-5900 http://247.LQ.com
L’AUBERGE DU LAC HOTEL & CASINO RESORT 777 Ave. L’Auberge (337) 395-7777 | (866) 580-7444 www.ldlcasino.com
MICROTEL INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. | (337) 477-4230 | (877) 226-0223 www.microtelinn.com
MOTEL 6 335 Hwy. 171 | (337) 433-1773 | (800) 466-8356
REGENCY INN & SUITES 3407 Broad St. | (337) 439-6113
SLEEP INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Drive (337) 480-0898 | (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com
SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. | (337) 437-8339
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606 | (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com
TREASURE INN 351 N. MLK Hwy. | (337) 721-8001 | (800) 568-2082 www.treasureinnlc.com
Rooms Internet Breakfast
Included Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed (restrictions apply)
Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerator Meeting
Space
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONSAllow us to take you on a site inspection of lodging and sporting venues.
BID PROPOSALSGive us your event specifications, and the CVB will take it from there! Let us find the perfect venue for your event by sending out
bid proposals to area venues suitable for your event and area hotels to house your participants. Once we’ve done all the groundwork,
we’ll present the event planner and/or site committee with a variety of options. From national championships to regional tournaments,
Southwest Louisiana offers many options, and the CVB will make the planning process convenient and efficient.
EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTSThe Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in
Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.
ATTENDANCE PROMOTIONThe bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate
excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.
WELCOMING COMMITTEEWhether it be our goodwill ambassador, Gumbeaux Gator, a group of Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Revelers or an official welcome by area
dignitaries, allow the CVB to make the opening of your sporting event one that participants will always remember.
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more
total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.
AREA INFORMATIONDitty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy
to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual
brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and
accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support,
whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.
PUBLICITYA press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will
be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For
events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms
blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request.
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes pride in making your life
a little easier. In addition to assisting groups with accommodations, here is what our Sales
and Services Department can do for you:
*The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.
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SULPHUR
HOTELS & MOTELS I=in room B=business center W=wireless H=high-speed
ACCOMMODATIONS
111 IWB • • • • • • • •
51 IH • • • • •
90 • • •
140 IHWB • • • • • • • •
83 W • • • •
81 HB • • • • • • •
40 • • • • •
60 WB • • • • • •
104 IH • •
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55 IH • • • • • • • •
750 IHWB • • • •
52 IHWB • • • •
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40 W • • • •
67 HW • • • • •
100 W • • •
59 H • • • •
59 IHW • • • •
LAKE CHARLESAMERICA’S BEST SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444 | (800) BEST-INN www.americasbestinns.com
BAYMONT INN & SUITES 1004 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 310-7666 | (877) 229-6668 www.baymontinns.com
BELMONT MOTOR INN 2700 Broad St. | (337) 433-8291
BEST WESTERN RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. | (337) 433-5213 | (800) 643-2582 www.bestwestern.com\richmondsuiteshotellakecharles
DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. | (337) 433-9461
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 402 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-6600 | (800) HOLIDAY
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN 825 Broad St. | (337) 436-4311 | (800) 446-4656 www.hojo.com
INN OF LAKE CHARLES 921 MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 491-1000
INN ON THE BAYOU 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 | (800) 642-2968 www.innonthebayou.com
LAKEVIEW INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 436-3336
LAQUINTA INN 1320 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 436-5998 | (800) 531-5900 http://247.LQ.com
L’AUBERGE DU LAC HOTEL & CASINO RESORT 777 Ave. L’Auberge (337) 395-7777 | (866) 580-7444 www.ldlcasino.com
MICROTEL INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. | (337) 477-4230 | (877) 226-0223 www.microtelinn.com
MOTEL 6 335 Hwy. 171 | (337) 433-1773 | (800) 466-8356
REGENCY INN & SUITES 3407 Broad St. | (337) 439-6113
SLEEP INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Drive (337) 480-0898 | (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com
SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. | (337) 437-8339
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606 | (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com
TREASURE INN 351 N. MLK Hwy. | (337) 721-8001 | (800) 568-2082 www.treasureinnlc.com
HOTELS & MOTELS
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 2033 Ruth St. | (337) 528-2061
BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE HOTEL & SUITES 200 Pintail Dr. | (337) 625-9000 | (800) WESTERN www.bwsulphur.com
CROSSLAND ECONOMY STUDIOS 104 Mallard Rd. | (337) 625-5923 | (800) 398-7829 www.extstay.com
DAYS INN 108 Dennis Ave. | (337) 312-0108 | (800) 329-7466 www.daysinn.com
ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES 2022 Ruth St. | (337) 527-8146 | (800) 424-6423
FAIRFIELD INN LAKE CHARLES 2615 Ruth St. | (337) 528-2629 www.marriott.com
HAMPTON INN 210 Henning Dr. | (337) 527-0000 | (800) HAMPTON www.hampton.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 102 Mallard St. | (337) 625-2500 | (800) HOLIDAY www.hiesulphur.com
LAQUINTA INN 2600 S. Ruth St. | (337) 527-8303
MICROTEL INN 2619 S. Ruth St. | (337) 527-1000 | (800) 771-7171 www.microtelinn.com
SULPHUR SUITES 320 S. Cities Service Hwy. | (337) 626-7000
SUPER 8 SULPHUR 101 Mallard St. | (337) 626-8800 | (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com
WINGATE INN 300 Arena Rd. | (337) 527-5151 | (800) 228-1000 www.the.wingateinns.com/sulphur08945
WESTLAKEISLE OF CAPRI CASINO & HOTEL (TOWER) 100 Westlake Ave. | (337) 430-2400 | (888) 475-3847 www.isleofcapricasino.com
ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO & HOTEL (INN) 100 Westlake Ave. | (337) 430-2400 | (888) 475-3847 www.isleofcapricasino.com
DEQUINCYPARKWAY MOTEL 1028 E. 4th St. | (337) 786-3052
RED OAK INN 1575 West 4th St. | (337) 786-3890
VINTONDELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL 2717 Delta Downs Drive | (337) 589-7441 (800) 589-7441 | www.deltadowns.com
LONGHORN ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX 2374 Hwy. 109 S. (I-10 Exit 4) | (337) 589-5647
IOWAHOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS 107 E. Frontage Rd. | (337) 582-2440
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Rooms Internet Breakfast
Included Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed (restrictions apply)
Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerator Meeting
Space Rooms Internet Breakfast
Included Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed (restrictions apply)
Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerator Meeting
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CAMPGROUNDS Spaces Bathhouse Cabins Barbeque Pits
Swimming Pool
Recreational Facilities
Sewer/ Water
Dumping Station Electricity
The relationship USSSA/Sports Productions has developed with Southwest Louisiana is the model by
which others should be judged. The Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex is a phenomenal facility.
And the effort put forth by the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau goes far above my
expectations and well exceeds the service that our events have received in other areas of the country.
JOEY ODOMUSSSA Executive Vice-President
SUCCESS STORIES
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau has proven to be our facilities’ rudder for event
planning. Our facilities have hosted over 100,000 sporting, recreation and cultural event attendees. This
number is still growing thanks, in no small part, to their guidance, planning and execution.
NORMAN FARR Director, Sulphur Parks and Recreation
A top-notch facility, the Lake Charles Multi-Sports Complex allows us to bring in teams from around
the nation to the Louisiana Showcase of Soccer. The teams return to Lake Charles because of the great
facilities, the support of the community, and the unbeatable Southern hospitality.
JASON OERTLINGSix time Louisiana High School Soccer Coach of the Year
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LAKE CHARLES
MERE’S MOBILE HOME & RV PARK 2124 Country Club Rd. | (337) 477-4827
SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. | (337) 855-2665 (888) 677-7264 | www.lastateparks.com
VFW POST 2130 RV PARK 1900 Country Club Rd. | (337) 477-7546
YOGI BEAR JELLYSTONE PARK 4200 Luke Powers Rd. | (337) 433-1114 (877) 433-2400 | www.jellystonelcla.com
SULPHUR
HIDDEN PONDS RV PARK 1201 Ravia Rd. | (337) 583-4709 (800) 440-4709 www.travelingusa.com/hiddenponds
INTRACOASTAL PARK 7955 Intracoastal Park Rd. (337) 762-3182
TROPICAL SPRINGS RV PARK 1202 Henning Dr. | (337) 513-7871
WESTLAKE
TALL PINES RV PARK 3329 Houston River Rd. (337) 433-2038
WHISPERING MEADOW RV PARK 3210 Westwood Rd. | (337) 433-8188 www.whisperingmeadowrvpark.com
VINTON
LAKE CHARLES/VINTON RV PARK 1514 Azema St. | (337) 589-2300 (866) 589-2300 | www.vintonrv.com
NIBLETT’S BLUFF PARK 3409 Niblett’s Bluff Rd. | (337) 589-7117 www.niblettsbluffpark.com
TEXAS PELICAN RV PARK 2219 Old Hwy. 90 | (337) 589-5239
IOWA
CYPRESS BEND RV PARK 717 N. Thompson Blvd. | (337) 582-1722 (877) 409-2784
SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE
S O U T H W E S T L O U I S I A N A
SP ORTS G U I DE
1-800-456-SWLAVisitLakeCharles.org
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