The Parks and Recreation District #3 (PARDS) is located in Denham Springs, Louisiana. PARDS was created by the Livingston Parish Council in 1973 as a separate distinct body whose purpose is to develop, maintain and operate public park recreational facilities for all the people of Old Ward 2.
Participants must either attend a school in the Denham Springs school district or live in Old Ward 2 to be eligible for the Summer baseball/softball, basketball, soccer and flag football programs. All other programs are available to the general public.