TRAVEL ADVISORY: The bridge at the junction of Hwy. 352 and the Henderson Levee Road is under repair during the week of April 15. will impact visitors who normally come from that direction. The alternate route is as follows: Take exit 115 to Hwy 347 Take Hwy 347 N for approx. 1 mile Turn right on LA 678 and drive approx 2 miles Turn right on Potato Shed Road (Landmark: Lucky Luke's Lounge) Drive 7/10ths mile to Levee Road Take right on Levee Road and travel approx. 27 miles to park.

America the Beautiful Discount: Effective July 1, 2010, America the Beautiful Golden Age and Golden Access pass discounts will not be accepted by phone or online. All passes will be verified and discounts applied at the park upon arrival. According to Act No. 50 R.S. 56:1692.1, 1693.2(A), and 1693.3 any citizen of the U.S. who possesses a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport must present proper identification along with passport to receive 50% discount of campsite fees and/or exemption from day-use fee to any Louisiana State Park and the state park system of the citizen's domicile as reflected on presented identification must recognize such passes for discounted access or services.This means out of state America the Beautiful Senior/Access pass holders will not receive a discount at LA State Parks if their home state does not honor these passes. LA citizens in possession of one of these passes will continue to receive a discount.

OFFICE OF STATE PARKS REVISES OPERATING HOURS:

Entrance stations: open until 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, all year.

From October through March: open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From April through September: boat launch: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Non boat launch: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Gates at parks with boat launches: open 6 a.m. Non boat launch: 7 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m.

LAKE FAUSSE POINTE STATE PARK REOPENS WATER PLAYGOUND: After extensive repairs and renovations, the water playground at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, located outside of St. Martinville, will reopen Friday, April 12. Through May 19, the playground will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Beginning Memorial Day weekend though October 6, the splash pad will be open every day but Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.