The spring is still there!?!

This one's kinda embarrassing...

I honestly had no clue that one of the original Denham Springs is still there today for all of us to see.

I've lived here 13 years and I drive past this spot all the time. I could've sworn somebody told me years ago the spring got closed up. Turns out I was wrong.

And apparently LSU did a study and found 5 total springs in the area. Though the main mineral spring that Denham Springs is named after is still out there right off River Rd, tucked back in the woods at Spring Park.

I didn't even know Spring Park was a thing either!

Anyway, the spring is still active and still being fed by the aquifer underneath it.

Another cool fact: back in the 1800s people traveled here to drink the water and bathe in it because it was supposed to be good for you and help you escape yellow fever. There was also a 20-room hotel and a health resort built up around it.

Now it's finally getting some attention. The Leadership Livingston Class of 2026 picked Spring Park as their project, and the plans include a real walking path, landscaping, ADA picnic tables, redone pavilion, and getting the spring flowing stronger again. The park is on the National Register of Historic Places and doubles as a bird sanctuary thanks to the Denham Springs Garden Club.

I plan on finally going to check it out this weekend. It's kind of wild that the thing our whole town is named after has been sitting out there this whole time and I didn't even realize.

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Thurs 8/6, 5-5:30pm

Teens 13-18 who want to help out at the library and have a say in what programs it runs. Good first-day-of-school excuse to get out of the house.

Thurs 8/6, 5:30-6:30pm

Right after the Advisory Board meeting at the same branch. Video games, activities, crafts, and snacks. Bring friends or make some. Ages 13-18.

Fri 8/7

Stroll the streets, sip something local, discover handcrafted treasures, and enjoy the vibe. It’s the perfect way to shake up your Friday night plans! So come on out and see what the local shops are up to.

Fri 8/7, 6-9pm

Book bedazzling is back for First Friday. Two ticket options this month depending on how far you want to take it.

Sat 8/8, 10am-6pm

Dollar sale upstairs. Bring your own tote bag and you get a free dollar book. New books downstairs are 20% off too.

Sundays, 8am-3pm (Through August 16th)

$5 buy-in, paid out weekly. UDisc Handicap scoring. 12 week season (thru August 16th)

Mondays at 6.30pm

Red Storm Beach Volleyball is coming to Denham on Monday nights. They have a pretty impressive background. So if beach volleyball is your thing, check it out!

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Line Dancing every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 pm in the Crown Room.

Multiple Events

I hate to group all these great events together like this, but there are too many to list out separately! They have a book club event almost every day of the week. Check out the link below to find the one for you:

Poker: Mondays at 6 & 8pm
Bingo: Thursdays at 6:30pm

First Friday of Every Month

Stroll the streets, sip something local, discover handcrafted treasures, and enjoy the vibe. It’s the perfect way to shake up your Friday night plans! So come on out and see what the local shops are up to.

Saturdays 8am-12pm

Every Saturday morning in Denham Springs at City Hall.
Check out the Facebook group

Every 4th Saturday 2-8pm

Guided hand building, ceramic painting, good company and a moment to create something unique with your own hands. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks available. 21+ can B.Y.O.B. (please enjoy responsibly). This is a drop-in event, so there's no need to book a specific time. Just come in when you're available!

3rd Sunday every month at 9am

Breakfast at the Way Church. Everyone is welcome, so this will be an awesome chance to invite your neighbors, friends, and family for a morning of good food and good fellowship followed by some good worship about a great God!

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Check the latest events below. Lots coming up this month!

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Bingo & Smash Burgers: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Open Mic Night: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Running Club: Thursdays @ 6pm
First Friday Fun
And more!

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Check the latest events below:

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I’ve moved the Brushfire Art classes to this section because there are so many going on that I feel like it deserves a permanent spot down here. Check out this week’s classes below: