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Grand reopening of Greenbrook park June 1

Caddo Parish to host community chess clinics in June

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will host a series of chess clinics during the month of June. 

Clinics are for beginners, intermediate and advanced chess players 6^th - 8^th grade.  A certified instructor will teach the basic principles, ...

Caddo Parish to host inaugural "Girl You Got It" youth basketball camp

CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORMER WNBA STAR TO HOST INAUGURAL “GIRL YOU GOT IT”  SUMMER BASKETBALL AND EMPOWERMENT CAMP

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is calling all area youth girl bask...

2023 Parish Summer Event/Program Guide is now available

CADDO PARISH PARKS & RECREATION RELEASES  SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM GUIDE

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department has released the Summer 2023 Program Guide, highlighting fun and enriching opportunities for youth, a...

Caddo Parish to host community meetings on Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park improvements

PARISH OF CADDO TO HOST COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS ON WALTER B. JACOBS MEMORIAL NATURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is seeking input from citizens across Caddo Parish on the new Walter B....

Caddo Parish Commission appoints Erica R. Bryant as next Parish Administrator/CEO

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION APPOINTS ERICA R. BRYANT AS NEXT PARISH ADMINISTRATOR & CEO

Shreveport, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission selected current Assistant Parish Administrator Erica Richard Bryant as the next Parish Administrator and CEO at ...

TONIGHT: Caddo Parish Middle School track and field championships

CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Raising Canes will host the Girls and Boys Middle School Track and Field City Championships on We...

Two Caddo parks closed due to rising water levels

CADDO PARKS CLOSED DUE TO RISING WATER LEVELS

Caddo Parish, LA –  After consultation with Cross Lake Patrol, the following Caddo Parish parks and respective boat launch sites will close (effective today) due to rising ...

Adjusted hours for Caddo Animal Services April 10-14 due to facility upgrades

ADJUSTED HOURS FOR CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES DUE TO FACILITY UPGRADES

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control will be open to the public on an adjusted schedule beginning Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14 due to f...

Parish of Caddo to host community housing forums

PARISH OF CADDO TO HOST COMMUNITY HOUSING FORUMS 

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is seeking input from citizens across Caddo Parish on housing related issues.  Several community forums will be held in neighborh...

Parish of Caddo Administrator/CEO announces retirement

PARISH OF CADDO ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Caddo Parish, LA – Dr. Woodrow Wilson, Jr. is retiring as Administrator and CEO of the Parish of Caddo after seventeen years in the role and twenty-two total years of service to Caddo Par...

Caddo Parks, community organizations joining forces to offer youth crime prevention programs

CADDO PARKS & RECREATION, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE JOINING FORCES TO OFFER SPRING & SUMMER YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Ca...

Application period for Parish Summer Youth Worker Program opens April 2

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR PARISH SUMMER YOUTH WORKER PROGRAM OPENS APRIL 2

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish high school and college students are invited to apply for summer work opportunities with the Parish of Caddo.

The Parish’s Summer You...

Caddo Parks and Recreation to host basketball event honoring Devin Myers

CADDO PARISH PARKS & RECREATION TO HOST 2^ND ANNUAL JR. NBA SKILLS CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF DEVIN MYERS

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Raising Canes will host the 2^nd Annual Jr. NBA Skills Youth Challen...

RADM Dion D. English to address Caddo Parish citizens at public meeting March 21

REAR ADMIRAL DION D. ENGLISH TO ADDRESS PARISH CITIZENS AT MARCH 21 MEETING

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission will welcome Rear Admiral Dion D. English (RADM) of the United States Navy for a special meeting of the Veterans ...

Caddo Parks to host city middle school basketball championships March 2

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Raising Canes, will host the 2023 Caddo Parish Girls’ and Boys’ Middle School Basketba...

Caddo Parks and community fitness partners to host free Fitness in the Park event

CADDO PARKS AND LOCAL FITNESS INSTRUCTORS TO HOST  “FITNESS IN THE PARK”

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and local fitness instructors will host “Fitness in the Park” on Saturday, February 25^th&a...

Leonard Rd Bridge to reopen to traffic February 21 at noon

LEONARD RD BRIDGE TO REOPEN TO TRAFFIC FEBRUARY 21 AT NOON

The Leonard Road Bridge, located in southern Caddo Parish, will reopen to regular traffic Tuesday, February 21 at noon due to completion of the bridge’s replacement.

The Public Works Depar...

Caddo Commission to hold public meeting on redistricting updates

CADDO COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON REDISTRICTING UPDATES

Caddo Parish, LA - The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting an additional public meeting aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish.  A meeting ...

Linwood Ave (south of Barron Rd) to re-open February 6

Parish closures; sandbag distribution information for Parish of Caddo

PARISH CLOSURES AND SANDBAGS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Caddo Parish, LA – Sandbags will be available for Caddo Parish citizens as a result of inclement weather in the area.

Residents may obtain sandbags at Caddo Parish Fleet Ser...

Caddo Parish Commission selects Ronald Cothran as interim District 8 commissioner

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS RONALD COTHRAN AS INTERIM DISTRICT 8 COMMISSIONER

Caddo Parish, LA - The Caddo Parish Commission selected Ronald Cothran as interim Commissioner for District 8.  Cothran will fill the seat left vacant by former Comm...

Caddo Commission selects 2023 officers

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS 2023 OFFICERS

The Caddo Parish Commission selected its 2023 leadership at its first regular session meeting of the year on January 5.

Commissioner Roy Burrell, District 5 was selected as Commission President.

Commissioner John...

Parish of Caddo holiday office closures

PARISH OF CADDO HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Caddo Parish, LA – In observance of the holiday season the Parish of Caddo is observing the following office closures:

Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 27 – CLOSED

Friday, December 30 &...

Caddo Parks education coordinator receives prestigious national award

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Education Coordinator Stacy Gray is the recipient of the  National Association for Interpretation's Master Front-Line Interpreter Award.

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is the national profession...

Restroom facilities to be closed at Caddo Parish parks as cold weather approaches

Restroom facilities to be closed at Caddo Parish parks as cold weather approaches

In preparations for the upcoming cold weather in the area, the following Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation park restrooms will be closed to the public Thursday, December 22^nd...

Highway dedication to honor local community leader Carl A. Pierson, Sr.

HIGHWAY DEDICATION TO HONOR LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADER CARL A. PIERSON, SR. 

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo will host a state highway dedication event for former Caddo Commissioner and longtime community leader Carl A. Pier...

Caddo Commission to hold public redistricting meetings

CADDO COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON REDISTRICTING PROCESS

The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting an additional round of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish.

To establ...

Additional satellite location in Caddo Parish available for early voting

Parish of Caddo to host free workshop on misdemeanor expungement

CADDO PARISH TO HOST EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT AND RESOURCE FAIR OCTOBER 14

Caddo Parish, in partnership with the Caddo Clerk of Court and other community organizations, is hosting a summit to educate residents on how to get misdemeanor record...

Keithville park temporarily closed for upgrades beginning October 10

KEITHVILLE PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES

Caddo Parish, LA – Keithville Community Park (12201 Mansfield Rd, Keithville, LA 71047) will be temporarily closed October 10^th – October 16^th while the Parish completes improvements to th...

Building damaged by hurricane set to reopen to local veterans

PARISH OF CADDO TO HOLD RIBBON CUTTING AND REDEDICATION CEREMONY FOR VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

Caddo Parish, LA – Veterans in northwest Louisiana can now receive assistance with their veterans benefits and services in a newly rebuilt faci...

Parish of Caddo, Shreveport Symphony partner to host free community concerts October 1-2

PARISH OF CADDO AND SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY PARTNER TO HOST FREE WEEKEND OF COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra to host a weekend of concerts October 1 and 2. All of the c...

Caddo Parish reminds motorists to exercise safe travel during Labor Day holiday

CADDO PARISH REMINDS MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY DURING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

The Parish of Caddo reminds motorists to travel safely and exercise safe driving practices while traveling during the Memorial Day holiday period (Friday, September 2 – Monday, Septem...

Parish of Caddo title sponsor of 2022 Shreveport Classic

PARISH OF CADDO TITLE SPONSOR OF 2022 SHREVEPORT CLASSIC

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is pleased to announce it is the title sponsor of the 2022 Shreveport Classic.

Formerly known as the Red River Classic, the matchup began in ...

Caddo Parish to hold free rabies and microchip clinic September 24

CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FREE RABIES SHOTS AND MICROCHIPS

The Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control is offering free rabies shots and free microchipping to pets with owners that reside in the Parish in an effort to protect...

Caddo Parish Wheelchair Ramp Assistance Program now accepting applications

CADDO PARISH WHEELCHAIR RAMP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Caddo Parish, LA – The application period for the Caddo Parish Wheelchair Ramp Assistance Program officially opened August 5.

The program was introduced...

Caddo Commission to hold public meetings on redistricting process July 27 and 28

CADDO COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON REDISTRICTING PROCESS

The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting a series of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish.

Every 10 years after the relea...

"Taking it to the Streets" to provide mobile fitness, crime prevention for Caddo Parish youth

 “TAKING IT TO THE STREETS” TO PROVIDE MOBILE FITNESS AND CRIME PREVENTION FOR CADDO PARISH YOUTH

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department and the Caddo Parish Commission are &ldqu...

"Friday Night Live" events to cater to Caddo Parish youth, parents

CADDO PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO HOST FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE-YOUTH EMPOWERMENT EVENTS

The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Of...

Parish wide spay/neuter ordinance to go into effect July 1

PARISHWIDE SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE GOES INTO EFFECT JULY 1

Caddo Parish, LA – Parish wide spay/neuter legislation passed by the Caddo Parish Commission, designed to reduce the number of intakes and euthanasia of animals in Caddo Parish, g...

Caddo Parks, USA Boxing, local partners join forces to host boxing invitational

Caddo Parks, USA Boxing and Local Partners Join Forces to Host Louisiana Master’s Boxing Invitational

SHREVEPORT, LA: June 27, 2022- Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with USA Boxing,  Title Boxing Club...

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend - June 17-19, 2022

A host of governmental, non-profit and local organizations are partnering to hold the first JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WEEKEND, June 17, 18, 19, in downtown Shreveport.

Read more about the schedule of events here!

Access Parish of Caddo/Caddo Parish Commission content on Comcast Channel 6

ACCESS PARISH OF CADDO/CADDO COMMISSION CONTENT ON COMCAST CHANNEL 6

The Parish of Caddo is pleased to partner with the City of Shreveport to expand citizen access to Parish of Caddo/Caddo Parish Commission content.

Citizens with Comcast cable service can t...

Caddo Commission Legislative Recap

Caddo Parish Commission Legislative Recap

March 2021

September is National Preparedness Month

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

September is National Preparedness Month. Caddo Parish has partnered with the City of Shreveport and FEMA to spread awareness on how to prepare for natural disasters. It is never too early to be prepared, only too l...

Parish completes new community building for citizens

PARISH COMPLETES NEW COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR CITIZENS

The David Raines Community Center is enjoying a new facility to serve citizens, thanks to the Caddo Parish Commission. The new 2,000 square foot building officially opened on Wednesday, August 29 during ...

Commission approves additional funding for Parish storm and tornado victims

COMMISSION APPROVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PARISH STORM AND TORNADO VICTIMS

The Caddo Parish Commission voted to increase funding available to local storm and tornado victims at a special called meeting of the Commission on August 16.

Ordinance 57...

2018 Tax Renewal Trifold

2018 Tax Renewal Trifold (PDF)

Linwood Avenue Bridge to open to traffic

LINWOOD AVENUE BRIDGE TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC

Beginning Tuesday, August 7, the bridge located at Linwood Avenue south at the intersection of Southern Loop will be open to traffic.

The bridge project, originally estimated to take 120 days, has been completed two ...

Parish unveils Project CAM to allow citizens to monitor construction projects

PARISH UNVEILS PROJECT CAM VIDEO MONITORING FOR CITIZENS

The Parish of Caddo Public Works department has implemented a new tool for Parish citizens to stay up to date on construction projects—Project CAM. This camera system will allow citizens to...

2018 road overlay and rehab replacement projects to begin in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish Department of Public Works has bid their most recent project, 2018 Caddo Parish Road Treatment Program. This project consists of 42 miles of asphaltic overlay and rehabilitation across roads in Caddo Parish. The project bid of $5.6 millio...

Juvenile Services hosts first annual Health, Wellness and Information Fair

JUVENILE SERVICES HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL 

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND INFORMATION FAIR

The Caddo Parish Department of Juvenile Services partnered with area community organizations to host the first annual Health, Wellness and Information Fair on Saturday, Dec...

Commission adopts 2018 budget; records lowest Commissioner travel since 2009

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2018 BUDGET;  COMMISSION TRAVEL LOWEST SINCE 2009

The Caddo Parish Commission officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2018 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s 2018...

Parish employees donate hundreds of toys to Toys for Tots campaign

Employees of the Parish of Caddo made a formal presentation of hundreds of collected toys to the United States Marines for the culmination of the Parish’s Toys for Tots campaign. The presentation took place on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00am in the...

Caddo Parish observes Veterans Day - Hours of Operation

The Parish of Caddo wishes all of our veterans a Happy Veterans Day. We are thankful for all of those who have served protecting our freedom.

As a reminder, the Parish's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of this hol...

Parish of Caddo recipient of national budget award

PARISH OF CADDO RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL BUDGET AWARD

The Parish of Caddo has been recognized for its excellence in governmental budgeting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

The Parish was announced as the recipient of the...

Parish Commission to stream meetings via Facebook Live

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO STREAM MEETINGS VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

The Caddo Parish Commission will provide another option for the public to view Commission work session and regular session meetings.

Beginning August 3, regular session meetings will broadcast vi...