The City of Lake Charles is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day this Saturday, May 17, and is inviting the community to join in on the fun from 10 am – noon at Lock Park (1535 Ryan St.)!

Each year, the National Park Trust celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday of May. The day is meant to inspire outdoor play, connecting kids and families with their local recreation facilities.

In celebration of this decades-old tradition, the City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a carnival-themed extravaganza featuring carnival games, balloon animals, clowns, Chuck the Train rides, refreshments and more!

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 337-491-1280 or email parks@cityoflc.us.