Shreveport-Bossier Outdoor Guide

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Shreveport-Bossier’s moniker is Sportsman’s Paradise and for good reason. The destination is a haven for adventure seekers and people who enjoy outdoor activities. The most popular outdoor activity – fishing – has attracted the elite Bassmaster Classic and FLW Forrest Wood Cup tournaments. For recreational purposes, the Red River offers kayaking, cruising and walking trails. Other outdoor activities include a waterpark, skydiving, archery, camping, golfing, horseback riding, and more. Explore Sportsman’s Paradise for yourself and let the outdoor lover in you fall in love all over again.

Information in this guide is carefully compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, its staff and agents cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy of all information furnished to them nor the complete absence of errors or omissions. All rights are reserved, including the right to reprint this book, or portions thereof, in any form. Events are subject to change.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHERY ATTRACTIONS ATV MOTOCROSS PARKS BIKE & HIKING TRAILS FISHING GARDENS & ART GOLFING HORSEBACK RIDING KAYAKING & CANOEING LAKES, BAYOUS & RIVERS PAINTBALL RACING SHOOTING RANGES SKATEBOARDING & ROLLERBLADING SKYDIVING SPORTING RECREATION CENTERS TENNIS & RACQUETBALL THE BIRD STUDY GROUP ZOOS & NATURE CENTERS MAP & VISITOR CENTERS

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ARCHERY Entry-level bow shooters or skilled bow practitioners are welcome to these archery clubs that include a variety of shooting obstacles for bow and arrow recreation.

HOOT & HOLLER ARCHERY

601 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City 318-747-6501 | www.hootnhollerarchery.com

RED RIVER BOWMAN CLUB 4099 Ratcliff Rd., Shreveport 318-949-4200 | www.redriverbowmenarcheryclub.com

ATTRACTIONS Slide down the Airstream thrill ride at Splash Kingdom, touch live starfish at the Shreveport Aquarium or cruise along the Red River on the Spirit of the Red River Cruise. Shreveport-Bossier offers endless opportunities for family fun with a large variety of outdoor attractions.

BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDOOR WORLD 100 Bass Pro Dr., Bossier City 318-549-8800 | www.basspro.com

BAYOU AXE CO. 509 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City 318-588-5095 | www.bayouaxe.com

PARTY CENTRAL 4401 Viking Dr., Shreveport 318-742-7529 | www.partycentralinfo.com

SBC AXE THROWING 2708 Plantation Dr., Bossier City 318-564-8668 | www.sbcaxethrowing.com

SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport 318-383-0601 www.shreveportaquarium.com

SHREVEPORT DOG PARK 857 E. Stoner Ave., Shreveport 318-673-7727 www.shreveportdogpark.org

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SPIRIT OF THE RED RIVER CRUISE 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport 318-564-3560 | www.redrivercruise.com

SPLASH KINGDOM WATER PARK 7670 W. 70th St., Shreveport 318-938-5475 | www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com

ATV MOTOCROSS PARKS This mud-filled park welcomes rough riders and accommodates ATVs, motorcycles, four-wheelers, camper RVs, and more.

HIGH LIFTER OFF-ROAD PARK 7140 Colquitt Rd., Keithville 318-524-2270 | www.hlorp.com

BIKE & HIKING TRAILS For hiking, biking, leisure walks or intense runs, these trails make it possible for anyone to enjoy the fresh air along rivers, family-friendly parks and wooded areas.

ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE PARKWAY Along the Red River riverfront in Bossier City 318-741-8450

BAYOU BODCAU TRAIL 1700 Bodcau Dam Rd., Haughton 318-949-1804

BETTY VIRGINIA PARK 3901 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport 318-673-7727

CLYDE FANT PARKWAY Along the Red River riverfront in Shreveport 318-673-5100

CYPRESS BLACK BAYOU 135 Cypress Park Dr., Benton 318-965-0007 www.cypressblackbayou.com

RED RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City 318-742-1219

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FISHING The largest fish ever caught in Shreveport-Bossier was a 66-pound flathead catfish just along the Red River. For an independent fishing trip or a wild adventure with a fishing guide, Shreveport-Bossier has it all.

ALLEN’S GUIDE AND TOUR SERVICE 9691 Pelican Lodge Rd., Vivian 903-530-0611 | www.caddolakeguideservice.com

CADDO LAKE GUIDE SERVICE 4114 Glenn Rd., Shreveport 318-455-3437 | www.caddolakefishing.com

RED RIVER SOUTH MARINA AND RESORT 250 Red River South Marina Rd., Bossier City 318-747-9545 www.redriversouthmarinala.com

GARDENS & ART Some of the most exquisite flowers in North Louisiana are on display at the gardens in Shreveport-Bossier. Visitors walking through R.W. Norton Art Gallery gardens can see more than 100 native and hybrid varieties of azaleas among irises, ginger, lilies, coneflowers and black-eyed Susans. The American Rose Center in Shreveport is the national headquarters of the American Rose Society and includes more than 118 acres of every hue, shape and size of roses.

AMERICAN ROSE CENTER 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd., Shreveport 318-938-5402 | www.ars.org

ASIAN GARDENS OF SHREVEPORT 600 Common St., Shreveport 318-780-7053

R.W. NORTON ART GALLERY 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport 318-865-4201 | www.rwnaf.org

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GOLFING Great golfers like PGA champs David Toms and Hal Sutton hail from Shreveport-Bossier. The area’s golf talent and lush courses are quite impressive.

CROOKED HOLLOW GOLF CLUB 8667 Elysian Fields, Greenwood 318-938-5060 | www.crookedhollowgolf.com

DAVID TOMS 265 ACADEMY 1111 Academy Dr., Shreveport 318-798-5437 | www.davidtoms265.com

EAST RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 1000 Stewart Dr., Shreveport 318-868-6571 | www.eastridgecountryclub.com

HUNTINGTON PARK GOLF COURSE 8300 Pines Rd., Shreveport 318-673-7765

JERRY TIM BROOKS GOLF COURSE 2200 Milam St., Shreveport 318-673-7782

MEADOWLAKE GOLF CLUB 5730 Meadowlake Rd., Keithville 318-925-9547

NORTHWOOD HILLS GOLF CLUB 5000 Northwood Hills Dr., Shreveport 318-929-2322 | www.northwoodhillsgolfclub.com

THE GOLF CLUB AT STONEBRIDGE 301 Stonebridge Blvd., Bossier City 318-747-2004 | www.gcstonebridge.com

THE PRACTICE TEE 2812 Benton Rd., Bossier City 318-658-9909

QUERBES PARK 3500 Beverly Pl., Shreveport 318-673-7773

SOUTHERN TRACE COUNTRY CLUB 200 Southern Trace Pkwy, Shreveport 318-798-8300 www.clubcorp.com/clubs/southern-trace-country-club

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HORSEBACK RIDING The horse ranches and farms throughout Shreveport-Bossier offer lessons, competitions, trail rides, and rodeos for horse enthusiasts to enjoy time with their steed and fellow riders.

BROKEN BONE RANCH 1085 Crouch Rd., Benton 318-965-5600 www.brokenboneranch.net

DARK HORSE FARMS 4462 Bellevue Rd., Haughton 318-820-6643 | www.darkhorse.net

DOUBLE RAINBOW EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1860 Adner Rd., Haughton 318-949-9133 www.doublerainbowfarm.org

HOLLY HILL FARM 1296 Old Plain Dealing Rd., Benton 318-965-9480 | www.hollyhillfarm.net

SEVENTH HEAVEN RANCH 1196 Cattleman’s Tr., Benton 318-464-7567 | www.facebook.com/seventhheavenranch

KAYAKING & CANOEING Kayaking and canoeing are perfect for exploring and enjoying the lakes, river and bayous in Shreveport-Bossier.

BAYOU PIRATES KAYAK FISHING CLUB 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport 318-584-9287 | www.bayoupirates.com

LAKES, BAYOUS & RIVERS Hot summers make for excellent days on the lakes, bayous, and rivers in Shreveport-Bossier. Many people spend their time on the water fishing, tubing, racing, and having a great time.

ARK-LA-TEX LANDING 7574 S. Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport 318-631-3783

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CADDO LAKE 11425 LA Hwy. 1, Oil City 318-995-7139 | www.caddoparks.com

CROSS LAKE 2900 Municipal Pier Rd., Shreveport 318-673-7245 | www.crosslakeshreveport.com

CYPRESS BLACK BAYOU 135 Cypress Park Dr., Benton 318-965-0007 | www.cypressblackbayou.com

RED RIVER SOUTH MARINA AND RESORT 250 Red River South Marina Rd., Bossier City 318-747-9545 | www.redriversouthmarinala.com

STONER BOAT LAUNCH

857 E. Stoner Ave., Shreveport

PAINTBALL Paintball facilities encourage all ages to enjoy this recreational sport by dodging obstacles and hitting their targets.

O.F.F. LIMITS PAINTBALL 610 Robinson Rd., Elm Grove 318-987-2696 | www.offlimitspaintball.com

SPLAT ZONE PAINTBALL 100 Range Rd., Barksdale AFB 318-309-4152 | www.splatzone.net

RACING The racing experience varies between horses, cars, trucks, and more promising heart-pounding experiences.

ARK-LA-TEX SPEEDWAY 13035 Boyter Ln., Vivian 318-375-3470 | www.arklatexspeedway.net

BOOTHILL SPEEDWAY 9144 Daytona Dr., Greenwood 318-583-2040 | www.boothilldirt.com

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS 8000 E Texas St., Bossier City 318-742-5555 | www.harrahslouisianadowns.com

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SHOOTING RANGES Brush up on your shooting skills at these local gun ranges.

BODCAU SHOOTING RANGE 168 Ben Durden Rd., Haughton 318-326-3225 | www.wlf.louisiana.gov

CADDO RIFLE

& PISTOL CLUB

365 Shootout Ln., Princeton 318-615-5036 | www.caddorpc.org

FLYING Q’S 1951 Butler Rd., Benton 318-218-4060

RED CHUTE SHOTGUN SPORTS CLUB 7623 Range Rd., Barksdale AFB 318-456-4582

SHOOTERS USA 357 Magnum Dr., Bossier City 318-747-5811

SHREVEPORT GUN CLUB 435 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport 318-686-9810 | www.shreveportgunclub.com

SKATEBOARDING & ROLLERBLADING These skate parks provide the opportunity for skaters to grind, flip and perform plenty of other tricks.

HOT WHEELS SKATING PALACE 3000 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City 318-747-5095 | www.shreveportbossierhotwheels.com

STONER AVENUE SKATE PLAZA E. Stoner Ave., Shreveport 318-673-7727

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SKYDIVING For the adrenaline enthusiasts, skydiving is where it’s at. This skydiving facility offers the experience of a lifetime!

SKYDIVE LOUISIANA 5280 Gilliam Airport Rd., Gilliam 318-464-5867 | www.skydivelouisiana.net

SPORTING RECREATION CENTERS Soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, and more recreational and competitive sports are played at various recreation centers in Shreveport-Bossier.

BOSSIER PARKS AND RECREATION For a complete list of Bossier City Parks, visit the website.

3223 Old Shed Rd., Bossier City 318-741-8450 | www.bossiercity.org

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION For a complete list of Shreveport parks, visit the website.

8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd., Shreveport 318-929-2806 | www.caddo.org

SOFTBALL, BASEBALL & SOCCER FACILITIES • Cargill Park

7700 Lotus Ln., Shreveport | 318-673-7749

• Clifford Almond Community Playfields 4714 Hazel Jones Rd., Bossier City | 318-741-8450 • LSU Shreveport Soccer Field

1 University Pl., Shreveport

• Meadowview Park

1108 Mead St., Bossier City | 318-741-8450

• Southern Hills Park

1002 Bert Kouns, Shreveport | 318-673-7749

• Tinsley Park

Tinsley Dr., Bossier City | 318-741-8450

• Walbrook Neighborhood Park

100 Mary Ann St., Bossier City | 318-741-8450

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TENNIS & RACQUETBALL For a casual game or a competitive match, these tennis centers will accommodate pairs or tournaments.

BOSSIER TENNIS CENTER 1615 Mondello Way, Bossier City 318-213-2108 | www.bossiertennis.org

COCKRELL TENNIS CENTER 4109 Pines Rd., Shreveport 318-673-7790

SOUTHERN HILLS TENNIS CENTER 1000 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport 318-673-7784 | www.southernhillscc.com

QUERBES TENNIS CENTER 3507 Beverly Pl., Shreveport 318-673-7787 | www.querbestenniscenter.com

THE BIRD STUDY GROUP The Bird Study Group is a local nonprofit specializing in the preservation, research and enjoyment of bird watching.

Founded in 1954, members are active bird watchers who take field trips to study various bird species. The most common birds in Shreveport-Bossier can be found around C. Bickham Dickson Park, Red River National Wildlife Refuge, Red River, Cross Lake, Clyde Fant Parkway, and Cypress Black Bayou. Hundreds of birds migrate to the area throughout the year including:

Native birds:

Migratory birds:

• Bewick’s Wren • Grasshopper Sparrows • Hummingbirds • Pelicans • White Winged Doves • Woodpeckers

• Bald Eagles • Jaegers • Juncos • Tropical Parulas • Vermillion Flycatchers • Western Kingbirds

For more information about the field trips of The Bird Study Group, visit www.birdstudygroup.org.

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ZOOS & NATURE CENTERS The zoos and nature centers of Shreveport-Bossier show visitors some of the most exotic animals in the world, including chimpanzees, zebras, alligators, donkeys, snakes and much more. At Gators and Friends Adventure Park, guests have the opportunity to zip-line only feet above alligators.

CHIMP HAVEN 13600 Chimpanzee Pl., Keithville 318-925-9575 | www.chimphaven.org

CYPRESS NATURE STUDY CENTER 545 Beach Cir., Benton 318-965-5800 | www.bossierschools.org

GATORS AND FRIENDS ADVENTURE PARK 11441 U.S. 80, Greenwood 318-938-1199 | www.gatorsandfriends.com

JUBILEE ZOO 6402 LA-1, Shreveport 318-929-7387 | www.jubileezoo.com

RED RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE VISITOR CENTER 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City 318-742-1219 | www.fws.gov

WALTER B. JACOBS MEMORIAL NATURE PARK 8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd., Shreveport 318-929-7806 | www.caddo.org

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VISITOR CENTERS 1

Downtown Shreveport Visitor Center 629 Spring St., Shreveport

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Airport Visitor Center - Shreveport Regional Airport 5103 Hollywood Ave., Shreveport

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Pierre Bossier Mall Information Center 2950 East Texas St., Bossier City

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CONVENIENT LOCATION Memphis

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Mall St. Vincent 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport

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Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets 390 Plaza Loop, Bossier City To Port

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Greenwood Visitor Center I-20 Eastbound 9945 I-20, Greenwood

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Miles/Time to Shreveport, LA

Dallas, TX

188 miles • 3 hours

Little Rock, AR

213 miles • 3.5 hours

Jackson, MS

217 miles • 3.25 hours

Memphis, TN

347 miles • 5.5 hours

New Orleans, LA

342 miles • 5 hours

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