From RECOVERYto RESILIENCY How City of Lake Charles is rebuilding through programs and partnerships By Hannah Veazey ucked away in the southwest corner of Louisiana, Lake Charles is a city rich in history and culture, teeming with scenic waterways, vibrant festivals and a beautifully diverse community. Thirty miles east of the Texas border and an hour from the Gulf of Mexico, its unique position along Interstate 10, between Houston and New Orleans, has made it a destination for tourists and transplants, as well as a place for locals to raise their families for generations. A stable yet flourishing economy attracts people nationwide. T 38 Parks & Recreation | J ANUAR Y 2 0 2 5 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G