At Hammond Area Recreation District #1 (H.A.R.D. #1), we believe that our sports and recreational programs and facilities bring neighbors together. Chappapeela Sports Park, Mitchell Memorial Park, and Zemurray Park serve athletes and families in Hammond and the surrounding area with the mission to create a safe, community-centered space where athletes young and old can play, learn, and enjoy the beauty of a healthy lifestyle.

Explore Our Parks
Hammond Area Recreation District #1 has the perfect places for you and your family to play and unwind after a long day at the field. From our picnic area at Mitchell Memorial Park to the walking trails and splash pad at Chappapeela Sports Park, we have facilities and space for every outdoor activity.

Chappapeela Sports Park
Chappapeela Sports Park is Hammond’s top location for sporting events and community gatherings, with high-quality fields, beautiful walking trails, a splash pad, and more.

• 19325 Hipark Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403

Zemurray Sports
Reimer’s Field is home to co-ed flag football and soccer fall programs, bringing the H.A.R.D. #1 experience to even more student athletes in Tangipahoa Parish.

• 400 S Oak St, Hammond, LA 70403

Mitchell Memorial Park
Mitchell Memorial Park in the heart of Tangipahoa Parish with ample green space, ball fields, and a safe environment where you and your family can get active.

• 44101 Millie Rd, Hammond, LA 70403

Sports
Hammond Area Recreation District #1 has created a wide range of recreational programs to bring our community together. With leagues that help build social skills, teamwork, and confidence, we offer a safe space to stay active, make connections, and grow through play.

The Hammond Area Recreation District #1 was created by ordinance of the Tangipahoa Parish Council in the mid-1990s. The district includes most of the corporate limits of the City of Hammond and the Seventh Ward, bordered on the west by the Tangipahoa/Livingston Parish boundary and bordered on the east by the Tangipahoa River. On the south side, H.A.R.D. #1 shares a border with the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District.