bayou greenbelt fund

Bayou Greenbelt is a community-led project supported by the Community Foundation SWLA.  The future greenway and blueway will include a 23-mile water loop around Lake Charles that will expand public recreational access and enhance hidden natural features that are not currently accessible. 

The project will build trails on public land adjacent to waterways for walking, running, biking, and paddling. Bayou Greenbelt will have a measurable impact on the quality of life in Calcasieu Parish and the region. Five of the catalytic projects in the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience Master Plan directly connect to the Bayou Greenbelt, capitalizing on economic development and quality-of-life enhancements. 

Donations to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana are processed by our affiliate, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. The link below leads to a page on their website.