Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Natchitoches, Louisiana’s oldest city, is located on I-49 one hour south of Shreveport and four hours north of New Orleans. This charming city is full of culture: It features a National Historic Landmark District, the Cane River National Heritage Area, a scenic byway, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and annual festivals like the famed Christmas Festival of Lights.
Several waterways are great for fishing: try the Red River, Cane River, Sibley Lake and Black Lake. You'll find easily-accessible greenspace in Kisatchie National Forest, like open flatland and rolling hills ideal for outdoor events like skeet shooting or off-season conditioning. Northwestern State University offers indoor and outdoor facilities that can host a variety of sporting events and summer camps.
Explore the PARC Natchitoches, a sports and recreation complex featuring 5 baseball and softball fields, 6 batting cages, four soccer fields, pavilions, fishing ponds, walking and biking trails and hundreds of parking spaces.
Natchitoches’ historic charm, natural beauty, diverse venues and affordable hotels make it the destination for your sporting event!
