Lincoln Parish Park might just be the best park in northern Louisiana. This woodland park offers a little bit of everything—you can make your day as adventurous or as relaxing as you’d like. Its versatility is one of the reasons so many families spend the day here, and it’s easily one of our top picks for family-friendly parks in Louisiana.
Lincoln Parish Park is a lovely woodland park nestled in Ruston, Louisiana.
The park’s amenities include plenty of picnic tables and covered pavilions. These are perfect to use as a “home base” while you explore the park.
The lake is a huge focal point of the park, and visitors are welcome to fish from the piers or drop in a kayak/canoe.
Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. If you prefer to stay on land, there’s a 1.25-mile walking path that winds around the lake.
The sandy beach is ideal for summer time fun.
Bring some snacks and a beach umbrella if you're planning on spending the afternoon on the beach. It's great for kids, but since there's little shade on the beach, I'd recommend bringing a beach umbrella.
Multiple playgrounds around the park ensure there's something for everyone.
Legacy Park is located inside of Lincoln Parish Park. Parkception! Here you'll find a boundless playground where kids of all ages and abilities can have fun.
Lincoln Parish Park has one of the best mountain bike trails in the country, too.
There are 10 miles of trails to ride!
If the mountain bike trails didn't shock you, the waterfall sure will.
We don't have many waterfalls in Louisiana, so we take the ones we can get! There's a short well-marked trail to see it for yourself.
If you want to turn your day trip into a weekend adventure, there is a campground with beautiful waterfront spots.
I wouldn't mind waking up to this view!
Have you visited Lincoln Parish Park? Do you think its the best park in northern Louisiana? Let us know in the comments!
Learn more about the park via the Lincoln Parish Park official website. Check the campground's website for dates and rates if you want to turn the day trip into a weekend camping adventure.
Read on for more hiking trails around Ruston:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/secret-trail-la/
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