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Parks

Zemurray Park
Zemurray Park
Zemurray Park

Zemurray Park

FEATURES:

  • 33 acres
  • Playground area
  • Lighted park area
  • Large pond
  • Walking/Jogging track (.7 miles= 1 lap)
  • Hammond Dreamland Skate Park
  • Zemurray Swimming Pool
  • Zemurray Tennis Courts
  • Reimer’s Baseball Field
  • Stire Baseball Field
  • Settoon Baseball Field

Reserve Zemurray Park

400 South Oak Street
Hammond, LA 70401

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Clarke Park
Clarke Park

Clarke Park

ATURES:
  • 5.3 acres
  • Clarke Park Softball Field
  • Playground area
  • Open pavilion area
  • Restrooms
  • Basketball court

Reserve Clarke Park

801 South Holly Street
Hammond, LA 70401

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Mooney Avenue Park
Mooney Avenue Park

Mooney Avenue Park

FEATURES:

  • 2.3 acres
  • Mooney Avenue Park Multi-Purpose Field
  • Basketball court area
  • Restrooms
  • Lights
  • Splash pads

Reserve Mooney Avenue Park

800 Mooney Avenue
Hammond, LA 70401

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Cate Square Park
Cate Square Park

Cate Square Park

EATURES:

  • 2.1 acres
  • Playground area
  • Gazebo

Reserve Cate Square Park

200 West Charles Street
Hammond, LA 70401

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Jackson Park
Jackson Park

Jackson Park

FEATURES:
  • 3,000 sq. ft
  • Playground area
  • Basketball Court
  • Restrooms
  • Walking Trail

Reserve Jackson Park

707 Harden Dr.
Hammond, LA 70401

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North Oak Park Complex
North Oak Park Complex

North Oak Park Complex

FEATURES:

  • 41 acres
  • North Oak Park Softball Fields (4)
  • Concession area
  • Restrooms
  • Lights
  • Bleachers
  • Picnic area
  • Playground area
  • Splash pads
  • For reservations call SELU at (985) 549-5591

Reserve North Oak Park Complex

2311 North Oak Street
Hammond, LA 70401

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Hammond Dreamland Skatepark
Hammond Dreamland Skatepark

Hammond Dreamland Skatepark

FEATURES:

  • Open from dawn until dusk everyday
  • All ages welcome
  • No admission fee
  • Helmets and safety pads are not required   but highly recommended
  • Skate at your own risk

Reserve Dreamland Skatepark

Corner of South Oak St.
& West Coleman Ave.
Hammond, LA 70403

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Martin Luther King Park
Martin Luther King Park

Martin Luther King Park

FEATURES:

  • 9.7 acres
  • Playground area
  • Pavilion with restrooms
  • Basketball court area
  • Splash pads
  • MLK Park Softball Field

Reserve Martin Luther King Park

600 Martin Luther King Dr.
Hammond, LA 70401

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pool

Facility
Facility

Facility

  • Pool Hours:
    Monday-CLOSED
    Tuesday-11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Wednesday- 11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Thursday- 11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Friday-11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Saturday-11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Sunday-11:00 am-4:00 pm
  • Admission:
    • $5 per person
    • Cash
    • Card (+$3 service fee)

  • Swim Teams
    • The Zemurray Park Pool would love to host your next swim meet in our state of the art facility! We are also available for reservations for practices.
    • Please contact Carmen via email or phone at zemurrayparkpool@gmail.com or (985) 277-5909 with any questions regarding reserving the pool or prices. 
Facility
Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

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Swim Lessons
Swim Team

Swim Team

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Swim Team

Sports

Youth Sports
Youth Sports
Youth Sports

Youth Sports

  • Youth Basketball
  • Youth Baseball
  • Basketball Free Play
Test Sports
Test Sports

Test Sports

  • Youth Basketball
  • Youth Baseball
  • Basketball Free Play
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Education & Camps

Afterschool
Afterschool

Afterschool

The afterschool program is designed to provide academic, recreational, and health and wellness activities for children in grades 3 to 8. Participants will engage in fun activities in a safe environment, as well as enjoying physical activities, healthy snacks, and a nutritious dinner. Homework and tutorial services are also available.

Afterschool Program Facebook Page

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Afterschool
Camps

Camps

• NASA Astro Holiday Camp
• Christmas Holiday Camp
• Easter Holiday Camp
• Summer Camp

Afterschool Program Facebook Page
Summer Camp Flyer
Summer Camp Registration Application
Holiday Camp Registration Application

Camps

Adult Activities

Activities for All Ages
Adult Sports
Adult Sports

Adult Sports

  • Adult Men Flag Football
  • Adult Kickball Coed League
  • Adult Volleyball Coed League
  • Adult Men Basketball League
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Adult Leisure Programs
Adult Leisure Programs

Adult Leisure Programs

  • Gym Walking
  • Pickleball
  • Line Dancing
  • Young at Heart Chair Exercise
  • Zumba Gold
  • Line Dancing
  • Artworks Paint Class
  • Craft Society
  • Monthly Veterans Breakfast
  • Annual Veterans Luncheon
  • Adult Leisure Day Trips (Twice a year)
Activities for All Ages
Activities for All Ages

Activities for All Ages

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Upcoming Events

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Contact Us

  • (985) 277-5900

  • Michael J. Kenney Center

    601 W. Coleman Ave.
    Hammond, LA 70403
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    P.O. Box 2788
    Hammond, LA 70404

  • Hours

    Monday – Friday
    8 am – 4:30 pm

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Recreation Staff

Hammond Recreation Department staff

Get In Touch

Desiree Dotey
Desiree Dotey
Director
985-277-5901
dotey_dm@hammond.org
Chris Mouswaswa
Chris Mouswaswa
Assistant Director
985-277-5908
mouswaswa_cn@hammond.org
DeMarquis Burise Sr.
DeMarquis Burise Sr.
Sports Coordinator
985-277-5902
burise_da@hammond.org
Betty Lee
Betty Lee
Program Secretary
985-277-5905
lee_be@hammond.org
Cheryl Bankston
Cheryl Bankston
Secretary
985-277-5903
bankston_ca@hammond.org
Keiana Malone
Keiana Malone
Leisure Activities Coordinator
985-277-5906
malone_kw@hammond.org