Moss Bluff Recreation is pleased to announce the Pickleball Courts are now OPEN! The new courts will be a great addition to the park. Pickleball is fun, social, and easy for the whole family to play! Pickleball is a game that is enjoyed by people of every age and fitness level. The rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.
Construction has started on the new batting cages, replacing those damaged by Hurricane Laura. The project will involve building two new three-bay batting cages—one on the west side and one on the east side of the baseball and softball complex. The projected completion date is early December 2024.
Batting Cages Project- This Project is to replace the batting cages that were damaged from the storms. The new batting cages will be a 3-bay batting cage on the west and east side of the baseball/softball complex. Project done by K&J Development of SWLA.
Moss Bluff Senior Center Repairs & Renovations Project- This Project is to repair damages to the Moss Bluff Senior Center due to the storms. Renovations will also be made to update the Center. Project done by Seth Priola Construction.
Since the immediate aftermath of the disasters experienced in our area in 2020 and 2021, the District has been involved in the ongoing process of dealing with insurance issues and the FEMA assistance program. The cleanup process has been completed and areas that could be used safely have been put back into service for the community.
The facility on Don Manuel Blvd is over 60 years old, and the District recognized soon after the disasters that restoration to meet the needs of the community should be integrated with a vision for the future, including innovative designs and providing a safe playing environment. The District is working Brossett Architects, who brings a resume of being experienced in parks and recreation facilities and, importantly, in disaster recovery and the FEMA process.
Phase 2 – Lighting Restoration – COMPLETED Every light pole and fixture in the facility was damaged by the storms, including the electrical infrastructure underground. In the early days of assessing the damage, the District made the decision that this was the time to upgrade the wooden poles to metal and use LED lights to replace the halogen fixtures and bulbs there previously. Safety lighting along walkways and in parking lots was also addressed. Project completed by Trahan Construction via Musco Lighting.
Phase 3– Demolition of damaged concession stands. – COMPLETED This phase became important to allow development and work on the long-term scope on what the park will look like in the future. Project completed by Gunter Construction.
Phase 4 – Dugouts – COMPLETED Vinyl covered fencing material and roof coverings were done just in time for Little League to begin their season in March of 2023. Project done by K&J Development of SWLA.
Phase 5 – Maintenance Shop Repairs – COMPLETED The Maintenance Shop received a new metal roof and wall panels; as well as other repairs needed due to damage from the storms. Project done by K&J Development of SWLA.
Phase 6 – Batting Cages This Project is to replace the batting cages that were damaged from the storms. Project done by K&J Development of SWLA.
Phase 7 – Moss Bluff Senior Center Repairs This Project is to repair damages from the storms. Project done by Seth Priola Construction.
Other improvements include new paint and backboards in open-air gym, restroom repairs, storage building repairs, (2) new playgrounds and tree-line cleanup. To date, Moss Bluff Recreation has spent over $3.46 million in repair and upgrades since 2022.
During this extensive process of restoration, the District is working diligently to return the facilities to a safe and enhanced environment for the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.
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Our vision is to be positioned as a premier “best in class” parks and recreation system that provides high quality, maintained parks, recreation facilities and programs that are accessible and cost effective, as well as support the citizen’s vision for cultural unity and a livable and healthy lifestyle that creates high economic impact and value for living and working in Moss Bluff.