Hodges Gardens Many Louisiana
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Hodges gardens many louisiana. Hodges gardens state park is nestled in the tall pines of west central louisiana along hwy 171 between many and leesville. Known as louisiana s garden in the forest the park is one of the most unique additions to louisiana s state parks system. Opened to the public in 1956 this garden and forested recreation area has been a regional cultural destination for decades.
Effective october 1 2017 hodges gardens will return to the administration of the a j. 9 houmas house plantation and gardens darrow. We found out the bad news from the friends of hodges gardens website.
Hodges gardens is a mid 20th century designed landscape in west central louisiana. 82 reviews 10 q a. The northwest region of louisiana bears an interesting history from the native american tribes to the french and spanish settlers to the outlaws of the no man s land that arose following the louisiana purchase.
Highway 171 15 miles south of many la between florien and hornbeck. It was created and designed specifically to complement hodges gardens which in the 60s was such a heavy tourist attraction that a nearby hotel okay motel and restaurant was needed. Highway 171 some fifteen miles 24 km south of many the seat of sabine parish.
Open to the public since 1956 hodges gardens is a truly unique state treasure offering winding paths hills waterfalls and trickling springs throughout the tall pines of west central louisiana. The gardens are located near the toledo bend reservoir in sabine parish hodges gardens can be found on u s. And an accompanying golf course was perfect.
0 other attractions within 5 miles. 70 miles west of alexandria la. 1000 hodges loop florien la 71429 5204.