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St.
Charles Parish is becoming an increasingly popular place to
work, live and play. In fact, Places Rated Almanac, placed
the entire region in the top 10% of the list of best places
to live in the U.S. The Climate, availability of dependable
Medical Services, beautiful Parks and Recreation, stocked
Libraries, and seasonal Festivals are just a few of the reasons
that there is more to life in St. Charles Parish.
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| Climate
- St. Charles Parish enjoys a complete seasonal cycle with beautiful
spring and fall seasons. Louisiana’s pleasant climate
throughout the year gives way to a variety of year round sporting
activity. Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of
short duration: the average January temperature is 54 degrees
Fahrenheit. The summer months are quite warm, with an average
daily temperature in July of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation
averages 54 inches. |
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Medical
Services - St. Charles Parish Hospital, located in Luling
with 54 beds, and the St. Charles Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center, provide skilled medical care for the residents of the
parish. A large number of regional facilities, including Thibodaux
Hospital and Health Centers, Kenner Regional Medical Center,
and River Parishes Hospital, offer excellent medical care alternatives.
Also, residents have access to the vast supply of medical services
in the New Orleans area.
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Parks
- St. Charles Parish, laced by swamps, bayous, and lakes,
and bisected by the Mississippi River, is a natural for water
sports of all kinds from fishing and swimming to water skiing,
sailing and boat riding. In addition, numerous parks and playgrounds
located throughout the parish feature baseball, softball
and football programs. |
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Recreation - There is an abundance of recreational activities available to local residents. Resources include ball fields, country clubs, golf courses, swimming pools, and tennis courts.
Libraries - The St. Charles Parish Library system has five branches within the parish. The approximate number of volumes is 160,000 with 500 additions per month. The facilities offer reading and reference materials including periodicals, films, and audio materials. |
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Library Headquarters
Mary Des Bordes- Head Librarian
105 Lakewood Drive
P.O. Box 949
Luling, LA 70070
(985)785-8471 |
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Norco Branch
197 Goodhope Street
P.O. Box 215
Norco, LA 70079
(985)764-6581 |
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St. Rose Branch
90 East Club Drive
P.O. Box 509
St. Rose, LA 70087
(504)465-0646 |
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East Regional
100 River Oaks Drive
P.O. Box 759
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985)764-2366 |
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Hahnville Branch
14996 River Road, Suite D
P.O. Box 444
Hahnville, LA 70057
(985)783-2341
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| Festivals
- At several of the festivals held throughout the year in the
parish, Cajun bands set feet a dancing, and frequent demonstrations
of traditional crafts provide insight into the unique and colorful
history of the area. Festivals include the Catfish Festival,
held in July, the Alligator Festival, held in September, and
the Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival featuring works of talented
artisans and craftspeople from the area and beyond. In addition,
local churches also have fairs scheduled throughout the year,
giving residents and visitors many more opportunities to see
just what South Louisiana is all about. Check out some of the
upcoming events in St. Charles Parish. |
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