Frequently Asked Questions

The telephone numbers for all Parks and Recreation Facilities are located in the City Government section of the telephone directory. You can call our receptionist at 673-7727 any time Monday through Friday 8am-5pm for this information as well. SPAR's contacts page also has community center information.

Rental of a shelter/park is not available. Those facilities are operated on a first come first served basis at no cost to the public. However, rental information for our community centers or other facilities is available here or by contacting the center directly.

Our Parks and Recreation Maintenance section can be reached by calling 673-5114. The dispatcher at this number will put in a work order to correct the problem as soon as possible

This information is available under Community Centers or Athletics. You may also directly call your nearest community center for information. Also at our website there is a Calendar of Events showing upcoming events at SPAR facilities.

Information for persons ages 50 and over who wish to participate in recreational activities and other available programs can be found on the Senior Programs page.Or you may call the individual center for more information.

Yes, most of the Community Centers offer basic computing classes free of charge to the public. Call your nearest community center for more information or check on our website for specific dates for your community center.

The Aquatics Office can be reached at 213-0430. Our webpage has a listing of all the Pool & Aquatics facilities.

Selling at City Parks is not allowed. For further information, please call Event Services at 673-5100.

By calling the nearest Community Center, or by telephoning our Receptionist at 673-7727. Or view a listing of Major Parks or Community Centers and other City Facilities.

It's free!! Participants have to fill out a Participant Registration Form and then have FUN.

Free! There is no charge for individual use of community center facilities

Yes, 11pm on Monday through Thursday and 12am on Friday through Sunday.

You can view Community Center information under the Facilities link. Each center has a page showing its operating hours, location, contact information, programs and photographs showing the facility and activities located there.

You can bring one small enough to carry. Large ones with wheels are not allowed.

Alcohol is NOT allowed. Our parks are family oriented. Violators will be prosecuted.

You can contact the SPAR youth sports coordinator at 318-673-7748 for additional information.

No, not at this time. However, we are currently putting programming in place to adhere to certification standards as established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

The canoeing clinic you are referring to is part of SPAR’s Outdoor Adventure Program. Call 318-673-7828 for more information.

Background checks are conducted on all youth coaches who serve in the SPAR Youth Sports Program. In addition, SPAR conducts a five hour certification clinic for all of its youth coaches.