Laketown, a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, continues to expand to offer amenities to the citizens of Kenner. The 30 acre lakefront paradise includes something for all ages. From a boat launch to fishing piers to bike path, gazebo, and picnic areas, Laketown is the perfect spot for fun in the sun.

Last year marked the opening of the Laketown Concession Building and this year, additional amenities will be added to the peninsula including a linear jogging/biking path from Williams Boulevard to St. Charles Parish.

Laketown's newest preservation project, the Environmental Park is a 28-acre land reclamation project along the lakefront. The project, to include natural, grassy marshes and tidal ponds with indigenous flora and fauna, will take approximately three to five years to complete. Located within the new development will be the Pontchartrain Environmental Center, providing education and information about Louisiana's wetlands, as well as shelters, play areas, walking paths, a boardwalk, a pavilion and piers. For a map of the Laketown area, please click here.

Meeting and event planners can get all the excitement of hosting its convention in the New Orleans area, while avoiding the congestion and expense associated with a downtown site. This 70,000 square-foot, multi-purpose facility is ideal for the mid-size convention/trade shows, as well as for a variety of special entertainment events. For more information call (504) 465-9985 or visit their website at http://www.pontchartraincenter.com.

Laketown is home to Kenner's annual Laketown Family Day, the Greatest Little Fest on the Lake, which is free and fun family event that always draws a crowds at the peninsula at Lake Pontchartrain and Williams Boulevard. The Annual Family Day includes food, craft booths, a karaoke stage and a juggling workshop. Adults and children alike danced to live music, have their faces painted, and are dazzled by puppet shows and trapeze artists.

Since dropping anchor in Laketown on the banks of the Pontchartrain, the Treasure Chest Casino has been a real crowd pleaser for tourists and locals alike, offering the best in gaming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Adjacent to the Pontchartrain Center at Williams Boulevard and the Lake, the river boat casino's Entertainment Complex includes top-notch entertainment and outstanding Louisiana cuisine. Call (504) 443-8000 for more information or visit their website at http://www.treasurechestcasino.com.