Louisiana State Park
The first state-supported arboretum in the country, established in 1961 across more than 600 acres of natural Louisiana growth. Walk the trails through its protected forest — a preservation area, so leave the pets and picnics for neighboring Chicot State Park.
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
$3 per adult (13+) — Entrance to the Louisiana State Arboretum SPA and its trail system is free to all visitors. Visitors going to the J.D. "Prof" LaFleur Nature Center must enter through Chicot State Park, and pay the $3/person (free for ages 62+ and 3 and younger) entrance fees.
Site is open daily Sunday - Saturday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Gate Opening Times
Open at 9 a.m.
Closed at 5 p.m.
Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
Address1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.
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