Ruston Parks & Recreation

Ruston Parks & Recreation

City Parks

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R.L. Cook Park, 2900 Kavanaugh Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

Consisting of approximately 28 acres of wooded and open terrain, R. L. Cook is a popular location for walkers.

Paved parking
All-weather walking trail: Inner loop = 1/4 mile (4 loops = 1 mile) / Outer loop = 4/10 mile (2 1/2 loops = 1 mile)
Pavilion with restrooms (available for reservations)
Gazebo
Single-table shelter
One playground with shade structures
Exercise equipment along the trail

Duncan Park, 1311 Arlington St, Ruston, LA 71270

Duncan Park consists of approximately 12 acres of open play areas as well as athletic facilities. All of it is interspersed among pecan, oak and bald cypress trees. The facility includes a variety of amenities for all ages.

One pavilion (available for reservations)
One playground with shade structures
One playground
One basketball court
One lighted baseball / softball field
Restroom facilities
Paved parking

Greenwood Park, 1306 Cornell Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

Greenwood Park consists of approximately 10 acres of mostly open play area with various clusters of trees. This was the previous site of the Greenwood School, although all that now remains is the gymnasium, known locally as “the Blue Building,” and used as a modified recreation center.

Paved parking
All-weather walking trail - 1/3 mile (3 loops = 1mile)
Greenwood Recreation Center with restrooms
One indoor basketball court
One youth football field
Playground

Memorial Park, 400 E Georgia Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

Memorial Park is located near downtown Ruston and adjacent to the Louisiana Military Museum. During the summer, children can enjoy the playground while parents relax under the shade of nearby trees.

One pavilion (available for reservations)
Playground

Sidney Smith Park, 600 Lee Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

Nestled among the houses just north of the Ruston High School James Stadium, Sidney Smith Park provides basketball facilities that attracts students from Louisiana Tech and Grambling State University.

Paved parking
One basketball court

Roberts Park, 1000 E Mississippi Ave, Ruston, La 71270

Described as “Ruston’s Lost Jewel,” Roberts Park is a quaint, wooded park. The facility regularly hosts small groups and individuals wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.

Paved parking
One pavilion (available for reservations)
Assorted outdoor picnic areas

Elmore D, Mayfield Park, 1701 Martin L King Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

The largest city park encompasses 66 acres with a spring-fed lake tucked among a rolling and wooded terrain. The facility includes both athletic and natural facilities, truly offering a variety of amenities for all ages.

One pavilion (available for reservations)
Five single-table shelters
One large playgrounds
One basketball court
One lighted baseball / softball field
Lake area
Restroom facilities

Huckleberry Trails Park, 2304 Magnolia Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

This park, located adjacent to Cypress Springs Elementary School is 23 wooded acres with special areas created for those who love nature. A special feature is a one-of-a-kind learning center.