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Existing Land use

The new City Hall site lies in the center of downtown Denham Springs just north of Railroad
Avenue, East of Range Avenue and west of Hummel Street. The land was purchased
in 1954 by Livingston Holding Corp. and Livingston State Bank was built the following
year. The building continued to be used as a bank, anchoring the Main Street until 2014
where it remained up to the Flood of 2016. As the Denham Springs City Hall was made
inhabitable, Capital One graciously offered their vacant bank building to the City, rent free, so
they could stand up a temporary City Hall. Shortly after, city leaders decided to make this the new
permanent location for City Hall.

When deciding on a new location for City Hall, leaders considered several factors including:
the new location did not flood and has historically not flooded, the parking lot of the site is
used in conjunction with the neighboring Train Station Park and bandstand for festivals and
performancess and, the multitude of city-owned properties in the block between Hummel Street
and Range Avenue. Together these factors made purchasing this property an opportunity to
create a town center.
Nearby City-Owned Property

Parks: Three parks are in the immediate vicinity of the new City Hall – Train Station Park,
Centerville Park, Sanctuary Park and Driggers Park. Train Station Park lies just south of
new City Hall between Railroad Ave and the tracks. This linear park is landscaped and has
an elevated stage which is used throughout the year for multiple civic events and festivals.
Centerville Park, which lies to the north of the site is a small open space that honors
veterans with a bronze statue and seating area. Sanctuary Park is located on Mattie
Street adjacent to the historic City Hall building and is a quite space with majestic oak trees.
This space is frequently used as a local spot for wedding and graduation photographs.
Driggers Park is leased by the city and is tucked into a nook along Range Ave. It provides
a respite for those shopping along the Main Street.

City Hall Annex: This building fronts on Hummel Street and is bounded by public parking and
connects the new City Hall property which lies directly south. The Annex provides space for the
Arts Council of Livingston Parish, Denham Springs Main Street and the Veterans Affairs office.
Downtown Public Parking: Just north of the Annex lies a linear public park area that connects
Range Ave and Hummel Street. This fully improved lot provides 27 parking spaces for the
surrounding civic uses and nearby shopping opportunities.

Downtown Events
Downtown Denham Springs is the host of several reoccurring events and activities which brings
thousands of residents and visitors to the area. These events include: Christmas in the Village,
multiple 5k’s benefiting local nonprofits, FallFest, SpringFest. The New City Hall site will provide
a formal civic gathering space to compliment these ongoing events.

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