New playground opens at Earl G. Williamson Park in Caddo Parish

DECEMBER 17, 2025

New Playground Opens at Earl G. Williamson Park; Fishing Pier Set for Completion by March 1

The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department has opened a new, accessible playground at Earl G. Williamson Park (11425 Hwy. 1, Oil City, LA).

Designed for children ages 5–12, the playground features modern, inclusive equipment, a poured-in-place safety surface, and a 45’ x 55’ fabric shade structure. The shade structure reduces playground surface temperatures by up to 25 degrees and blocks 96% of harmful UV rays.

Additional park improvements are underway and scheduled for completion by March 2026, including:

• A new accessible floating fishing pier measuring 203 feet, with a 60-foot cross pier and 10-foot-wide walkways

• A metal shade structure over an existing eight (8) table picnic area near the boat launch

• Thirty-four (34) new single picnic shelters throughout the park

“Park upgrades of this nature will continue to be the standard for our nationally accredited parks department,” said Patrick Wesley, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Director. “These improvements serve to enhance the quality of life and recreational opportunities for all of our Caddo Parish citizens,” said Wesley.

For more information on Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation programs, services, and park locations, visit caddoparks.org.