Bayou Black Recreation Center
The Bayou Black Recreation Center is home to many activities that are perfect for the whole family. Facilities include a swimming pool and sports fields. The recreation center also organizes youth sports programs.
The recreation center also is home to Houma's only barrier-free, completely accessible playground. The playground was installed in several sections starting in 2001. The setup offers parents unobstructed visibility so parents can easily keep tabs on their children. The equipment includes areas for balancing and climbing, as well as several slides.
Bayou Black Recreation Center
3688 Southdown Mandalay
Houma, LA 70363
985-876-4270
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum
The Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum studies the important and complex relationship between local culture, the local economy, and the industries of seafood and shipping. The museum highlights those who make their living from the sea and the long-standing traditions of the Bayou lifestyle. Children will enjoy the many interactive displays as they simulate driving a shrimp boat into the Gulf, practice oyster-toning techniques, and hear stories from those who have spent their lives working on the water. Other exhibits study the natural history of the area, including a sweeping timeline mural.
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum
7910 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364
985-580-7200
terrebonnewaterlifemuseum.org
Alligator Annie Miller's Swamp & Marsh Tours
Adventurous souls will enjoy taking a swamp and marsh tour with Alligator Annie's. On the Coast Guard-licensed tours, guests learn the differences between a marsh and a swamp. Learn to identify many native plant species and wildlife, including alligators. The tours also emphasize the importance of conservation, talking about the effect of erosion on the wetlands and studying the complex ecosystem.
Alligator Annie Miller's Swamp & Marsh Tours
3718 Southdown Mandalay Rd
Houma, LA 70360
985-868-4758
annie-miller.com
