Specialty:
"Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is one of the leading hiking trails in Shreveport. The park features over 1.8 miles of forested hiking trails in downtown Shreveport. The elevation gain of the trail is 55 feet. The 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible and the perfect place to explore small birds and animals. The park has an interpretive building with three live animal rooms, 2 group picnic areas, an herb garden, a butterfly garden, an outdoor aviary with captive raptors, and 5 miles of hiking trails with wayside exhibits maintained by the Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department. The park has a natural park with trails, a picnic area, a center with live raptors, and an outdoor aviary. Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is glad to offer free admission for your convenience. Car parking is available on the trail.
2026 Highlights: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is committed to providing quality facilities, recreational programs, and other leisure time activities for the enjoyment, health, and benefit of the residents of Caddo Parish."








