Summary
Parks & Rec reported 2025 projects (Bethune Park, East Bank Bridge Park, boat launches), a new Little League charter, and big fee cuts — flag football and basketball dropped from $65 to $35-45 with Saints/Pelicans partnerships, saving families tens of thousands.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Registration fees cut from $65 to $35-$45 in some programs, saving families an estimated $38,000.
Families with kids in rec sports and seniors using Prime Time programs.
Critics argue flood-prone residents would benefit more from directing parish funds to drainage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jul 13, 2026
The 6-3 vote to spend $1.43 million on the dog park sparked a heated debate over whether recreation spending competes with drainage. The parish says $180 million of its $220 million infrastructure budget is drainage, and $800,000 of the park cost is grant money that can't be redirected.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 2, 2026
Parks & Rec reported 2025 projects (Bethune Park, East Bank Bridge Park, boat launches), a new Little League charter, and big fee cuts — flag football and basketball dropped from $65 to $35-45 with Saints/Pelicans partnerships, saving families tens of thousands.
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