Lake Charles

2019 Resource & Relocation Guide

Area - Louisiana

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Welcome

Newcomer Information

Help Hotlines

Health & Hospitals

Local Education

Entertainment & Fun

Calcasieu Parish Map

Lake Charles Area Map

Home Buyer Information

Buyers Mistakes

How Much Can You Afford?

Tips to Selling Your Home

Packing Tips

Moving Checklist

Homefinder Notepad

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Welcome

This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended.

How to UseThis Guide

Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in the state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles,

Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Establised in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major

industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.Calcasieu

Parish was created in March, 1840, from Saint Landry Parish, which was one of the original

nineteen civil parishes established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1807 after the United

States acquired the territory in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The parish is also part of the

Lake Charles, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

There is plenty to see and do here in the Calcasieu Parish and Lake Charles Area. Find

some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come

explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an

outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or

explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you’re

looking for, you’re sure to find something here in the beautiful Lake Charles Area!

Online Resources: www.cppj.net | www.cityo�akecharles.comwww.visitlakecharles.org

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Police Departments

Newcomer InfoNewcomer Info

Fire Departments

Newcomer Information

Cajun Country Fire2991 E. Gauthier Rd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 478-6060

DeQuincy Fire300 Holly St.DeQuincy, LA(337) 786-2000

Lake Charles Fire 911 Hodges St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-1354

Lake Charles Fire4200 Kirkman St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-1360

LeBleu Settlement Fire6443 Highway 3059Lake Charles, LA(337) 582-6055

Sulphur Fire3504 Maplewood Dr.Sulphur, LA(337) 527-4545

Ward 1 Fire134 Firehouse Rd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 855-2329

Westlake Fire Department2401 Guillory St.Westlake, LA (337) 436-7417

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff5400 Broad St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-3600

DeQuincy Police101 S. Pine St.DeQuincy, LA(337) 786-4000

Lake Charles Police 830 Enterprise Blvd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-1456

Louisiana State Police805 Main St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-2511

Sulphur Police500 B N. Huntington St.Sulphur, LA (337) 527-4550

Westlake Police 701 Johnson St.Westlake, LA(337) 433-4151

Area Utilities

Post Offices

US Post Office921 Moss St.Lake Charles, LA(800) 275-8777

US Post Office 5000 Lake St.Lake Charles, LA(800) 275-8777

US Post Office950 Main St.Lake Charles, LA(800) 275-8777

US Post Office172 E. Telephone Rd.Lake Charles, LA (800) 275-8777

US Post Office800 S. Post Oak Rd.Sulphur, LA(800) 275-8777

US Post Office1504 Guillory St.Westlake, LA(800) 275-8777

Calcasieu Parish Courthouse1000 Ryan St.

Lake Charles, LA(337) 437-3550

Calcasieu Parish Water Works(337) 855-7250

Lake Charles Water Division(337) 491-1307

Water Works District 4(337) 433-8353

Beauregard Electric Co-Op.(337) 855-6684

CenterPoint Energy(337) 477-0177

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana(800) 368-3749

AT&T(800) 331-0500

Sprint(888) 211-4727

Verizon(800) 922-0204

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HealthHealth

Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

Excellent health care…Close to home.

Area Health & Hospitals

Calcasieu Parish

Health Department

3236 Kirkman St.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 478-6020

Avail Health Lake Charles

Hospital

3730 Nelson Rd.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 656-7700

Children’s Clinic of

Southwest Louisiana

4111 Lake St.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 478-0086

CHRISTUS Dubuis Hospital

of Lake Charles

524 S. Ryan St.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 491-7752

CHRISTUS HomeCare

4444 Lake St.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 395-5600

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake

Area Hospital

4200 Nelson Rd.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 474-6370

CHRISTUS Ochsner St.

Patrick Hospital

524 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 436-2511

Imperial Calcasieu

Surgical Center

1757 Imperial Blvd.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 310-2832

Lake Charles Memorial

Hospital

1701 Oak Park Blvd.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 494-3000

Lake Charles Urgent Care

1905 Country Club Rd.

Lake Charles, LA

(337) 990-8000

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EducationEducation

Local School Districts

Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.

Where Learning Begins

Area Colleges & Universities

Cornerstone University1605 Broad St.Lake Charles, LA (337) 497-1871

Delta Tech - School of Business & Technology517 Broad St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 439-5765

Duplichain University116 State St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 474-1720

McNeese State University4205 Ryan St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 475-5000

Sowela Technical Community College3820 Sen. J. Bennett JohnstonLake Charles, LA(337) 421-6565

Calcasieu Parish Public Schools3310 Broad St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 217-4000

Calcasieu Parish School DistrictAdult Continuing Education1015 6th Ave.Lake Charles, LA(337) 217-4220

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From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Calcasieu Parish, LA and Lake Charles Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here!

Wander. Explore. Discover.

Entertainment & FunEntertainment & Fun

1911 Historic City Hall1001 Ryan St.Lake Charles, LA (337) 491-9147

Arcade Amphitheatre1000 Bord du Lac Dr.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-1256

Bord du Lac Marina1111 Bord du Lac Dr.Lake Charles, LA (337) 491-1256

Bord Du Lac Park100 Bord Du Lac Dr.Lake Charles, LA (337) 491-1256

Brimstone Museum900 S. Huntington St.Sulphur, LA (337) 527-0357

Calcasieu Point Landing3955 Henry Pugh Blvd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 479-1536

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge1428 LA-27Bell City, LA(337) 598-2216

Charpentier Historic District1205 N. Lakeshore Dr.Lake Charles, LA (800) 456-7952

Children's Museum327 Broad St.Lake Charles, LA(337) 433-9420

Cinemark Movie Bistro 3416 Derek Dr.Lake Charles, LA(337) 477-3913

Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point2740 Ruth St.Sulphur, LA(337) 502-4358

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road1205 N. Lakeshore Dr.Lake Charles, LA(337) 436-9588

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel2717 Delta Downs Dr.Vinton, LA (800) 589-7441

DeQuincy Railroad Museum& City Park400 Lake Charles Ave.DeQuincy, LA(337) 786-2823

Frasch Park Golf Course 400 Picard Rd.Sulphur, LA (337) 527-2515

Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 508-7777

Gray Plantation6150 Graywood Pkwy.Lake Charles, LA(337) 562-1663

Henning Cultural Center923 Ruth St.Sulphur, LA (337) 527-0357

Imperial Calcasieu Museum204 W. Sallier St.Lake Charles, LA (337) 439-3797

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel100 Westlake Ave.Westlake, LA(800) 843-4753

L'Auberge Casino Resort777 Avenue L'AubergeLake Charles, LA (337) 395-7777

Lake Charles Civic Center& Rosa Hart Theatre900 Lakeshore Dr.Lake Charles, LA (337) 491-1256

Lake Charles Little Theatre813 Enterprise Blvd.Lake Charles, LA(337) 433-7988

Lake Charles Visitor Center1205 Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA(800) 456-7952

Mallard Cove Golf Course4300 Mallard Cove Dr.Lake Charles, LA(337) 491-1204

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu809 KirbyLake Charles, LA(337) 430-0043

Millennium Park900 Lakeshore Dr.Lake Charles, LA (337) 491-1280

Nibletts Bluff Park3409 Niblett Bluff Rd.Vinton, LA (337) 589-7117

Petro Bowl630 Petro Point Dr.Lake Charles, LA(337) 477-7554

Sam Houston Jones State Park107 Sutherland Rd. Lake Charles, LA(337) 855-2665

SPAR Waterpark933 W. Parish Rd.Sulphur, LA(337) 527-2505

The National Golf Club of Louisiana1400 National Dr.Westlake, LA(337) 433-2255

USS Orleck Navel Museum604 N. Enterprise Blvd. Lake Charles, LA (337) 214-7447 For more information andadditional listings please visit:www.visitlakecharles.org

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2019 Resource & Relocation Guide

Area - Louisiana