Really cool things to do in Walker
From cheering for the home team at a Saturday afternoon baseball game to chowing down on some of the region's best seafood, there's plenty of fun and entertainment in Walker. Here are just a few ideas for living it up. To suggest other cool things to do that we haven't included, send us an email here.
Watching flora & fauna
at Sidney Hutchinson Park
Egrets, ducks and other wildlife make the scenic lake at Sidney Hutchinson Park their home. Sit on the serene banks and rest for a spell, and enjoy the wonders of nature.
Picnic with family & friends at Punk Smith Park
In the heart of Walker, Punk Smith Park has two shaded pavilions for celebrations and other gatherings. There's plenty of fun for small children, whether it be reaching for the sky on a swing, experiencing the thrill of a slide, spinning until they're dizzy on the merry-go-round or pretending to be a superhero atop the jungle gym. The park is fenced and has its own bathroom facilities.
Jammin' at the Jamboree
225 Magazine dubbed the Old South Jamboree "our hometown Branson." Inside the walls of this 40-year-old red-barn building, some of Nashville's biggest stars have played while traversing the country and gospel music circuits. There's a different show every third Saturday of the month, but the Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee's most popular shows are the "Legends Impersonators," "Kids Gone Country," "The Fabulous '50s" and "A Country Christmas" are the biggest draws.
Take yourself out to the ballgame
Walker's five baseball fields are the place to be on weekends in the summertime. Players ages 7 to 14 come from all over Louisiana, and their families cheer them on [while munching on ballpark hotdogs, jambalaya and snowcones, of course].
Step back in time at The Walker Museum
This fall, the Town of Walker will open its first museum celebrating the rich history of this community. See the flashing lights from the first police car, the mailboxes from the first post office, even the saw that first cleared the land where the town would be built. Also on display is a complete collection of important photographs documenting the lives of our citizens throughout the years.
Go treasure hunting
There are some terrific finds awaiting you on the shelves of Walker's antique stores. Our shops offer a mix of primitive, Victorian and English furniture, jewelry and knick knacks. Some of our favorite found treasures have included wooden golf clubs, old milking jugs, retail signs, metal tea cans, biscuit cutters and an antique saddle. For a listing of shops, click here.
Get that Wildcat spirit
Ever been in the Walker High School gymnasium with the final seconds ticking away on the clock when the girls' basketball team is playing for a championship spot? Or in the stands on a Friday night, wrapped up in a blanket, feeling the beat of the marching band in your chest? If you haven't, you're missing out. Put on some green, get yourself to a game and get that Wildcat spirit.
Dungenous crabs on a Thursday night
Looking for some southern cooking and hospitality? Walker's restaurants boast both. Got a hankering for world-famous Gulf Coast seafood? There's the buffet at LaFleur's. Is it an ice-cold beer and quesadillas you crave? Los Sombreros has both. A thick, juicy steak? Thibodeaux's serves it up. A ham-and-cheese omelette at 2 a.m.? Do the Waffle House. Maybe it's Mongolian Beef or Sweet & Sour Pork. Take your pick of Asian restaurants.
Tee time
Walker doesn't have its own golf course yet, but it is dead center of Louisiana's Audubon Trail, putting dozens of greens within a few minutes' drive. To the east, Phil Mickelsons-in-the-making can aim for birdies at Carter Plantation. To the west, Denham Springs offers Greystone and Baton Rouge has more than a dozen public and semi-private courses from which to choose. Need to get in a few practice swings? Nearby North Park has a public driving range. Tee time is any time.
Movies Under the Stars
When fall temperatures set in, don't waste a minute sitting inside watching sitcoms on a 20-inch screen. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and some snacks and join us in Punk Smith Park for family-friendly flicks the way they ought to be seen: On the big screen.
Arts & crafts
Every fall, the Town of Walker hosts an arts and crafts show, the proceeds of which go to purchase Christmas gifts for those in need. Join us in October to see the best of what our Livingston Parish artisans have to offer: paintings, carvings, hair bows, photography, jewelry and more.
The perfect place
to begin a day trip
Walker is in the heart of Louisiana's richest cultural region. Drive 20 miles to the west and you're in the state capitol, where you can take your pick of museums, planetariums, riverfront activities and more. Drive 70 more miles west and mais cher, you're in Lafayette - the heart of Cajun country. Or, drive 70 miles southeast of Walker and you're in New Orleans, known the world over for its charming history, cuisine, arts, architecture, music and professional sports. And the white sandy beaches of Mississippi are but a little more than an hour's drive. Looking for an outdoors adventure closer to home? Bass Pro Shops is five minutes away.
The best little boutiques
Walker is home to a handful of little locally owned shops and boutiques, featuring a selection of unique gifts you can't find anywhere else. Browse around for a few hours, and you'll find one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, soy candles in every imaginable scent and a few things to pamper your pooch.
Ahhh! at the spa
No need to head into the big city for a mani/ pedi or massage. Thankfully, Walker has its own havens from the hustle and bustle of daily life that cater to your health and beauty needs. Whether it be a makeover, airbrush tanning, eyelash extensions, ear candling, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures or Swedish relaxation massages, you can find it in Walker. For listings, click here.
A very merry Christmas to all ...
You just haven't experienced Christmas until you've done it up Walker style. Our celebration begins with a one-of-a-kind tree lighting ceremony right after Thanksgiving. Then, in early December, Punk Smith Park suddenly twinkles with thousands of decorative lights and animated Christmas scenes. Santa makes an appearance every Saturday night for photos, and his merry elves serve up hot cocoa and cookies. You won't want to miss our Christmas parade through town, with Santa as the grand marshal. And as the big day nears, Santa and his elves travel through the neighborhoods on one special night - courtesy of the Town of Walker - caroling and bringing presents to all the good girls and boys. For details, click here.