Why you'd want to live in Bossier City

Long range planning in the fields of utilities, sanitation, and related areas have been and shall continue to be a matter of policy. Bossier City's rich history provides insight into the future capacity of this community for action, achievement and success. The city's spiritual forces may be counted as a solid asset. Bossier City's school system is one of the top ten organizations in the state in quality education. Students enrolled here enjoy many special educational advantages not found in many school systems. Several parks and recreational areas have been completed, and others are in the planning stages. The city boasts a thoroughly efficient recreational program which includes softball, baseball, swimming and a host of other activities. There are still questions concerning a Bossier City port on Red River, however the city hasn't given up. And, eventually there will be a north-south route through the city. The $31 million Louisiana Downs racetrack, opened in October of 1974, is expected to bring a minimum of $50 million from tourist this racing season, with a minimum of a half-million dollars each going to the city and parish. Steps are being taken towards construction of a Red River Parkway. Yes, progress is now the way of life for residents of the city. via bossiercity.org