HARD#1, established in the 1990s, serves most of Hammond and the Seventh Ward, bordered by Tangipahoa/Livingston Parish and the Tangipahoa River.
Our mission: top-notch recreation and a welcoming family environment.
07/29/2026
We’re down to the final stretch for Fall Flag Football and Soccer registration at HARD #1!
Registration closes August 7, and with just about a week left, now is the time to get your athlete signed up for the upcoming season.
Once registration closes, teams will be set and preparations for fall will be underway.
Register through TeamSnap:
https://hammondarearecreation.teamsnap.site/
Our Cheer Summer Skills Camp brought the energy all week long! 📣✨
From learning new skills and building confidence to making new friends and having a whole lot of fun, these athletes showed up ready to work every single day. 💙
Thank you to all of our campers, coaches, and families for making this camp such a success. We can't wait to see these cheerleaders shine this season! 🌟
Our Back to School Bash was one for the books! From music, games, inflatables, and the petting zoo to delicious food and smiling faces everywhere, our park was filled with fun from start to finish.📚✏️
The best part? Helping hundreds of students head back to school with FREE backpacks and school supplies so they can start the year with confidence. 🎉🎒
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and every family who came out to celebrate with us. Your support made this event possible, and we're so grateful to serve such an amazing community.
07/27/2026
At HARD #1, we’re proud to provide more than just fields and facilities.
We create spaces where kids make friends, families make memories, and our community comes together.
Thank you for being part of HARD #1!
Join us for the Chappapeela Back to School Bash! We’ll see you all from 5:00-7:00 pm📚☀️🖍️
We're stocking up and getting everything ready for an amazing Back to School Bash! 📚✏️🎒 Our shopping spree is complete, and we can't wait to bless students with the supplies they need for a successful school year.
Join us TODAY at Chappapeela from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of fun, community, and back-to-school giveaways! Bring the family and help us kick off the new school year together.
School's almost back... so let's send summer off the BEST way possible! ☀️🎒
Join us for the Chappapeela Back to School Bash on Friday, July 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening packed with family fun! 🎈
🎒 FREE backpacks & school supplies
🎶 Music
🌭 Free food
🐐 Petting zoo
🎪 Inflatables
🎲 Games & activities
This is an event you won't want to miss!
Tag a friend, bring the whole crew, and let's kick off the school year together!
Community is at the heart of everything we do. ❤️
Last Thursday was all about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the partnerships that help make our community stronger. A huge thank you to Hammond Recreation Summer Camp for spending the day with us—we're excited for what we can accomplish together!
07/21/2026
Youth sports play a bigger role in their lives than most people realize.
They help kids learn how to work with others, handle challenges, stay consistent, and build confidence through effort and repetition. Those lessons carry far beyond the field or court.
At HARD #1, we see every season how sports help shape not just better athletes, but more confident and connected kids in our community.
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |