CPPJ Announces Temporary Closure of Prien Lake Park Playground and Indian Bay Pavilion in Lake Charles
Published January 20, 2023
CPPJ Announces Temporary Closure of Prien Lake Park Playground and Indian Bay Pavilion in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On January 19, 2023, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that Prien Lake Park’s playground and Indian Bay Pavilion will be closed for hurricane repairs, beginning January 23, 2023. The playground will be closed for approximately eight weeks. Indian Bay Pavilion will be closed for approximately 12 weeks.
The park's other amenities and boat launch will remain open.
Prien Lake Park, which is managed by the Police Jury, is located at 3700 West Prien Lake Road.
Follow this link for more information on Calcasieu Parish parks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: Early voting opens
Early voting opens today at four Calcasieu Parish sites and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 27. The People of Hope Museum closes out its Lake Charles stop today, and the parishwide burn ban remains in effect. Coverage window: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, plus today's calendar...
SWLA Week Ahead: Oct. 19–25, 2026
Early voting opens Tuesday. The Great Pumpkin Trail runs all week at Tuten Park. Saturday packs in LCFD Family Day, a workshop with Dr. Ralph Martin, and the SPAR Boo Bash — and Sunday closes the week with the CalcaChew Festival. Calcasieu Parish Early voting starts...
Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1
Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone...