Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area
Louisiana State Natural Area
Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area entrance fee
$3 per adult — Entrance to the Louisiana State Arboretum SPA and its trail system is free to all visitors. Visitors going to the J.D. "Prof" LaFleur Nature Center must enter through Chicot State Park, and pay the $3/person (free for ages 62+ and 3 and younger) entrance fees.
Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area hours
Site is open daily Sunday - Saturday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Gate Opening Times
Open at 9 a.m.
Closed at 5 p.m.
Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area
The first state-supported arboretum in the country, established in 1961 across more than 600 acres of natural Louisiana growth. Walk the trails through its protected forest — a preservation area, so leave the pets and picnics for neighboring Chicot State Park.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
- 🚫 No pets allowed
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Meeting Room — $100 per day plus tax. Maximum capacity of 50 people. · Reserve
Contact
Address1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Upcoming events at Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area
Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.