120 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
29
September 2024
Music in the Park
- Location: Jambalaya Park
- Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Date: 09.29.2024
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Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Drive-thru service only)
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF
GONZALES!
Gonzales is a unique, thriving community directly in the heart of Ascension Parish. As the Jambalaya Capital of the World, our unique culture and tasty food create the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to let the good times roll. Our community, nestled between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, is a great place to find a fun getaway, cozy vacation, or home right in Louisiana’s heartland.
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Welcome to Gonzales, where thriving economy, vibrant entertainment, and boundless recreational activities await you!
In Gonzales, community pride is palpable, and the quality of life is exceptional. Our friendly neighborhoods offer a range of housing options to suit every lifestyle, complemented by top-notch schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of belonging.
Whether you’re considering a visit or planting roots, come experience why Gonzales is more than just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Join us in celebrating a community where economic success, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures converge to create an unparalleled quality of life.
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The City of Gonzales has a wide range of departments and employees that are eager to serve our residents and guests. Explore our services to get in touch with our team and learn how we can help you.
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04
June 2024
The Spray Park at Jambalaya Park is Now OPEN! 🌊
- Location: Jambalaya Park
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Date: 06.04.2024
- Category: Recreation
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Community
City demolishes squatters’ refuge in middle of Gonzales
The residential structure at 710 S Pleasant Ave had become a real nuisance in the middle of Gonzales nearly a decade ago. The subject of lengthy litigation, the city would eventually settle a claim with the former homeowners a few...
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Freeland Jackson (public), John H. Carter (private) construction a boon to Gonzales
Two construction projects of note, one public and one private, are ongoing in the City of Gonzales. John H. Carter's facility is coming along, 11 phases of concrete slab having been completed, steel is going up. Freeland Jackson Center, long-awaited...
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Fabian St will close to repair storm drain
The City of Gonzales' Streets & Drainage Department has announced the closure of Fabian Street (in Park Vista Subdivision) beginning Tuesday, April 21. The closure is necessary to repair a collapsed storm drain. The closure is anticipated to last through...
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Building Permit Form Outcomes, Goals, and Actions
Read Gonzales’ Climate Action and Resilience Plan by clicking the Greenie to your right!
Outcomes are the big ideas that support the citizens’ vision. They capture big picture changes that must occur to implement the plan.
Goals establish specific, measurable, attainable and realistic objectives that guide plan implementation by ensuring that stakeholders are clear about what must happen to move Gonzales toward the vision.
Actions delineate the steps needed to achieve the goals.
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City of Gonzales, Louisiana
City Hall
120 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Phone: 225.647.2841
Fax: 228.647.9557
City Hall Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Drive-thru service only)
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