Jena, Louisiana

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Recreation & Parks:

The town of Jena has a beautiful 30 acre town park located along the historical Hemps Creek. The park includes:

5 ball fields, 4 tennis courts, 1 swimming pool with a diving board
The Skating rink is open for General Admission Friday and Saturday 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and available to private parties. For reservations call: 318-992-2148.
Play park for children 12 and under.
An amphitheater is located near the play park featuring a stage with electricity and audience seating.
The walking trail is a nicely shaded path with an array of blooming trees and shrubs. Swings and picnic tables are located throughout the park.
Additional walking/biking trails leading from downtown to the park and from downtown to the new location for Jena Elementary are under construction. A nature trail with a school handicap accessible observation deck is also under construction.

The Senior Citizen Center is located at 1850 N Second St., Suite B and houses various activities for the senior adults such as:

Monday-Friday, 7:00-10:00 early morning group meets for coffee and fellowship.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 5:00-until Domino group
Thursday 12:30-5:00 Ladies Rook game
Friday night 6:00-10:00 Band plays music

For more information concerning events and times call 318-992-4247.

The Lasalle Country Club, located in Jena has a lovely golf course and swimming pool available.

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge is a 5308 acre refuge that borders 9 miles of the Catahoula Lake. The refuge provides feeding and nesting habitat to wintering waterfowl and supports an abundance of native wildlife. Fishing and hunting are allowed in the refuge. There is a 9 mile scenic drive in the refuge with an overlook tower. Catahoula Lake is approximately 14 miles long and 3 miles wide. Because of its size, topography, drastic seasonal water fluctuations and plant zones, Catahoula Lake is unique among all lakes in Louisiana and the United States. It provides a wintering area for waterfowl and grazing for cattle and hogs. Duck hunting on the lake is excellent. Water sports and commercial fishing are allowed on Catahoula Lake.

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