Parc des Familles sits on 610 acres of land that is being developed into a multifaceted recreational complex. The basic design concept is to include areas for three types of recreational activities – active, passive, and environmental. Estelle Playground represents the “active” area and is accessed through the North Gate of the park.
This playground includes a gymnasium and a sports complex comprised of four baseball fields, four soccer fields, a football field, batting cages, concessions, and a press box. A 5½-mile mountain bike trail also starts in this area and winds its way through the entire park. Parallel to the mountain bike path is a walking trail that connects the north end of the park to the south end.
The South Gate of Parc des Familles brings visitors to the passive/environmental area. This area now includes a raised boardwalk through a marsh area, a marina, fishing piers, kayak rental and launch areas, a dog park, and a spray park (splash pad), along with picnic tables and pavilions. Both the mountain bike trail and the walking trail connect to this area.
Also located here is the No. 1-rated disc golf course, Grand Cypress Bayou at Parc des Familles. The newly enhanced disc golf course was redesigned by the Houck Design Group and features state-of-the-art tee pads, making it one of the most challenging courses in the sport. The disc golf course is free to the public.
Finally, a visitor center with ADA-accessible restrooms is located here. All areas are open to the public, though a nominal fee may be required to rent certain facilities.
The park’s Master Plan is currently being updated and is expected to highlight many more exciting amenities that will come to the park in the future. Parc des Familles is currently open from 7:00 am until dusk, seven days a week.
North Gate – Estelle Playground
- Gymnasium with restrooms and meeting rooms
• Concessions
• Baseball Diamonds (4)
• Batting Cages
• Press Box
• Soccer Fields (4)
• Football Field (1)
• Mountain Bike Trail
• Walking Trail
South Gate – Parc des Familles
- Raised Boardwalk
• Marina
• Fishing Piers
• Kayak Rental and Launch Areas
• Dog Park
• Spray Park (Splash Pad)
• Visitor Center with Restrooms
• Grand Cypress Bayou Disc Golf Course (18 Holes)
• Picnic Tables
• Pavilions
GRAND CYPRESS BAYOU DISC GOLF COURSE AT PARC DES FAMILLES
The newly redesigned disc golf course includes 18 challenging holes and is free to the public. The disc golf course is open during the same hours as the park (7:00 am to dusk). Note that access to drinking water is very limited, and players should come prepared.
SPRAY PARK
The Parc des Familles Spray Park (splash pad) is open seasonally for children ages 10 and under and has 16 water features, including a water ring, a fill-n-spill feature, and a water flower. The spray park is located next to the Visitor Center and is open on the following schedule:
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day, seven days a week, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
• For more information, contact (504) 349-5000
KAYAK RENTALS
Parc des Familles has partnered with Bayou Adventure to provide a kayak rental kiosk at the park located near the fishing pier. Bayou Adventure currently offers four single kayaks at a cost of $20 per hour. The rental includes a life jacket and paddle. Note that the maximum passenger weight is 400 lbs.
Kayak rentals can be made in advance at:
https://bayouadventure.com/self-serve/jefferson-parish/
PAVILION RENTALS
We have three (3) pavilions that can be rented for private use. Rental options include a three (3)-hour block with a one (1)-hour free set-up period (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.), or an all-day rental (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Pavilion rentals are accepted online at www.jprd.org.
Spacewalks, rental equipment, seafood, and/or DJ/amplified music are not allowed at this location.
Contact Bridgett Comeaux Windsor for information at (504) 349-5000 or [email protected].
VISITOR CENTER
The Visitor Center is open and available to the public for rentals. The air-conditioned center includes ADA-accessible restrooms, a meeting room, and an adjoining kitchenette for private meetings or parties, along with two shaded porches with rocking chairs.
For reservations, please contact the reservation specialist noted above.
