Lake Charles, LA Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

This community open house event will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Agents will be hosting the open houses. Stay tuned for a list of property locations in the Lake Charles American Press coming up this week and online advertisement. Come one and all!

Lake Charles' fitness industry is expanding, but if you are looking for a great personal training experience, seek out Unique Fitness. Unique Fitness offers some of the best personal training around and can suite anyone's needs. Pilates, reformer training, sport specific training and all around high intensity training is taught by it's owner and training staff. The facility is located near the McNeese University stadium. The owner's are constantly looking for new and exciting ways to make your workouts fun yet beneficial. My personal experience here was nothing short of incredible and has completely changed the way I view fitness.

The City of Lake Charles has really taken great pride in showcasing the Southwest Louisiana culture throughout the boardwalk. When exiting off I-10 into the heart of Lake Charles, you will find the beginning of the boardwalk and entrance into the Veteran's Memorial Park. Lake Charles honors its past, present and future service members with a grand American Flag, statues, and military vehicles. After paying respects to these men and women, you can meander down the path to park benches and picnic tables along the lake front. The local ducks and geese will greet you as you cross a bridge and find yourself in front of a tranquil fountain. Further down the boardwalk you can fish, dock your boat or maybe even crab off the steps of the seawall.

Our great city of Lake Charles was able to obtain a meaningful piece of history from Ground Zero. The display embodies what the community is built upon...strength and relentlessness. Directly across from this display is the Amphitheater, where on spring and summer afternoons you and your family can enjoy local entertainment, fitness events, and fair rides. Building upon the family atmosphere there, Millennium Park is full of tree house type structures, swings, bridges, slides and tunnels. Kids imaginations can run free and parents can sit back and relax. Adjoining Millennium Park is a small water park/splash pad to escape the southern heat. Topping off the journey through the boardwalk, the city has recently added boat slips so local boat owners or travelers can park their boats.

Prien Lake Park is a 29-acre park on Prien Lake just south of the I-210 bridge. It features walking paths with measurement markings, canoe and boat launches, kids' playground and Spray Ground Water Park. The park has numerous picnic areas, an Amphitheater, two pavilions and free Wi-Fi.

It overlooks Indian Bay on the eastern shore of Prien Lake, a waterway where 19th century schooners once sailed. Visitors to Prien Lake Park can enjoy a harbor of trees, grass, flowers, fountains, and streams, with a sweeping view of Prien Lake, the I-210 Bridge and magnificent sunsets over the water. Prien Lake Park offers recreation and relaxation to all ages and is very pet friendly. Come enjoy!

I moved to Southwest Louisiana in 1952. I have grown up here and fallen in love with this area. It is a great place to raise kids with its small town atmosphere and close proximity to big cities like Houston and New Orleans. I love Southwest Louisiana and think you'll enjoy seeing the video below.

Louisiana's take on March Madness is called Marsh Madness! The Burton Complex in South Lake Charles is hosting the Boys Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Basketball State Championships beginning next week. Twenty-eight boys teams will be arriving to compete in the semi-finals March 8 - 10, 2016 and the finals March 11 - 12, 2016!

Come enjoy this free festival next weekend in Lake Charles. The festival is at the Lake Charles Civic Center starting at 6:30 pm, Friday, October 24. Showcasing the cultures of Southwest Louisiana, including music, dancing and food, this important event will entertain not only the locals but the thousands of people that will be coming into town from other areas. Southwest Louisiana is known for its friendliness and hospitality. Come join the fun!

A while back, my wife's Suburban was making some squealing noises when she applied her brakes. I suggested that she go see Tom Kersch, the owner of Professional Automotive at 5510 Common Street in Lake Charles. Now, I know most of you are thinking "That was dumb! She's going to get a complete brake job and you'll be out several hundred dollars." Well, you'd be wrong! Tom checked it out and all that was wrong was a worn brake pad which he replaced for under $100. I've sent many friends to Tom and they all tell me that he always treats them right! You can call Tom at 337-478-2886 for an appointment.

Downtown Lake Charles is undergoing a renaissance with new restaurants joining old favorites. Sandwiches are great at Lunas! Try their Venus sandwich which features grilled or fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado on a whole wheat sourdough bread. It is out of this world! Old favorites like Mary Ann's Cafe serve classic burgers, fries and onion rings.

One of Southwest Louisiana's many festivals is the Arts & Crabs Fest in Lake Charles, which will be held August 16, from 5:00-8:00 pm, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Enjoy the food, music and art of Southwest Louisiana with only a $25 ticket. The activities include: a crab and beer tasting that features dishes from area restaurants paired with Louisiana craft beers, live music, art displays and cultural activities. Proceeds support the Arts Council's programs and services. Y'all come!

McNeese State University was established in 1939. Home of the Cowboys! McNeese offers programs through the Department of General and Basic Studies and six academic colleges: Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science.
McNeese's athletic programs are NCAA-certified for competition at the Division I level. The McNeese State University campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana, features 68 buildings on 500 acres dotted with live oak trees and azalea bushes!
McNeese State University is an awesome place to get a degree and have fun doing it!

Lake Charles is a great place to raise a family and there are lots of local sports ranging from college down to elementary school. Local Zydeco artist Sean Ardoin & Zydekool even has a song called Zydeco Happy that explains it well! Plenty to do in Lake Charles, it is a happy place!

Downtown Lake Charles is rapidly becoming the place to be! A recent makeover of the Ryan Street sidewalks, light standards, plantings and streetscape has been recently completed. Walking is much more pleasant and street vendors, galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops are moving into the area. Downtown at Sundown, the Downtown Crawfish Festival, the Art Walk, and Contraband Days are just a few of the events happening downtown! Join us!

Downtown at Sundown kicks off its 2014 season May 16 in the 700-800 block of Ryan Street. Louisiana Express will provide entertainment. Come out for a great time!