Millennium Park Grand Opening

The City of Lake Charles will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Millennium Park, located at the south end of Bord Du Lac Drive, on Saturday, March 23, at 10a.m., at the main entrance shade pavilion.

During the festivities, the City's Recreation and Park's Department will provide free face-painting, a children's train ride and character balloons.  Millennium Park consists of the community-rebuilt playground area along with other new components including a splash park, shade pavilion, fossil dig, walking paths and other amenities.  

The hours of operation for the park will be as follows: Summer Season: April - October, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Winter Season: November to March, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The public is encouraged to attend the event.