LORRAIN PARK
7803 Lorrain Road
Hayes, Louisiana
(337) 622-3726

Custodian:

• Resident Parkkeeper

Park Hours:

• 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Directions:

Via Interstate 10

• Take the Lacassine / LA Highway101 South exit.

• Continue south on LA Highway 101 for one mile to the red light at LA Highway 90. Cross and continue south on LA Highway 101 for approximately 6 miles to Lorrain Road.

• Turn east (left) on Lorrain Road.  The park is located on the right side of the road at the Bridge.

Via LA Highway 14

• Take LA Highway 14 to Bell City, approximately 15 miles.

• At Bell City, continue east on LA Highway 14 approximately 2 miles to the intersection of LA Highway 101.

• Turn north (left) and continue approximately 2 miles to Lorrain Road.  Turn right on Lorrain Road and continue to the Lorrain Bridge.

• The park is located on the right side of the road at the Bridge.

Facilities:

• Public Restroom w/Showers

• Boat Launch: Lorrain Park has a public boat launch allowing access into the Lacassine Bayou.  Two wharves are available at the launch site.  A fish cleaning area is also provided for the convenience of park users.

• Point of Interest: This park is located at the foot of Lorrain Bridge.  Because of its unique design and construction, Lorrain Bridge is being considered for placement in the National Register of Historical Sites.  The site was acquired in 1894 and the bride was constructed around 1895 as a wooden type draw bridge. In 1920, it was re-constructed, still as a wooden draw type bridge.  It was damaged in 1950, repaired in 1951, and in 1955 the draw bridge portion was disabled.  The bridge stayed open and connected Calcasieu Parish and Jeff Davis Parish until it was closed to traffic in March of 1998.  Due to joint efforts of the Lorrain Bridge Association, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and Jeff Davis Police Jury, the bridge was rebuilt and opened to traffic on July 1, 2004.

• Camping: This park has tent camp sites and nine (9) RV camper sites with electricity available. Rental rates for tent sites without electricity included is $4.00 per night. RV camper sites with electricity are available for $12.00 per night. Length of stay is limited to fourteen (14) continuous days. Payment is made to resident park keeper and will be collected at beginning of stay. No reservations are accepted for camping facilities. Rental of tent sites and RV sites are on a first-come/first-serve basis. Dump station available for RV users.

• Picnic: Picnic sites spread throughout park.

• Small Open Air Pavilion: A small open air pavilion is available at no charge to the public.  No reservations are required and is available to the public on a first come/first serve basis.  Users of this facility are responsible for clean-up.

Information:

• For questions regarding Parish Parks, please call (337) 721-3540, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.