Is Century Park safe?
Shreveport, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Century Park as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Century Park
“Go with care. Century Park is primarily a modest, car-dependent residential community in west Shreveport that is quiet during daytime hours. Visitors should maintain standard situational awareness and keep vehicles locked due to elevated property crime and vehicle break-in rates in the surrounding commercial corridors.”
About the area
Century Park is a residential neighborhood in western Shreveport characterized by single-family ranch homes and apartment communities near major regional connectors. It offers straightforward access to the Pines Road commercial corridor and Interstate 20, though it has few standalone tourist attractions within its immediate boundaries.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Modest
Walking and biking in Century Park
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is absent in Century Park, with no bike-share program and no direct connections to Shreveport's paved riverfront greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet residential side streets with lower pedestrian foot traffic
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 20 and regional transit corridors
- Close proximity to daily retail essentials and casual dining along Pines Road
Cons
- Elevated risk of property crimes, particularly vehicle break-ins and theft
- Subdued street lighting and sparse sidewalks throughout interior residential streets
- Pockets of aging rental properties and commercial vacancy nearby
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals may be observed near major intersections along Pines Road and Greenwood Road.
What Century Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-activity as residents commute to work, feeling generally safe for morning dog walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate vehicular traffic on local thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet but darker; visibility drops on unlit residential blocks, so staying along main roads is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very light activity; foot travel is not recommended due to sporadic opportunistic property crime and poor lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SporTran, with Route 16 (Pines Road) offering scheduled bus service along the perimeter, though frequency is limited and Shreveport has no light rail or BRT systems.
Parking is abundant and free, with open driveway and street parking in residential areas and large, complimentary surface lots at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Century Park
- Visit the nearby American Rose Center to stroll through America's largest park dedicated to roses
- Spend a relaxing morning outdoors at the nearby Bilberry Park recreation center
- Browse local shopping and dining options along the Pines Road retail corridor
Local favorites
- Orlandeaux's Cafe · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Historic nearby spot famous for Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp, gumbo, and classic Southern soul food.
- Herby-K's · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1750)Legendary Shreveport roadhouse serving iconic open-faced shrimp po' boys and fried seafood since 1936.
- Southern Maid Donuts · Bakery · 4.6★ (480)Beloved local institution serving fresh, warm glazed donuts and breakfast pastries.
Neighborhoods near Century Park
- Spring Lake Estates (Shreveport) · Shreveport80
- University Park (Shreveport) · Shreveport71
- Greenbrook (Shreveport) · Shreveport63
- Cedar Grove (Shreveport) · Shreveport34
- Southgate Estates · Shreveport67
- Broadmoor Terrace · Shreveport71
More: all Shreveport neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in Louisiana
Common questions about Century Park
Is Century Park safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Century Park a good place to live?
On safety, Century Park scores 59/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Century Park?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Century Park are safer?
Spring Lake Estates (Shreveport) (80), University Park (Shreveport) (71), Broadmoor Terrace (71) score higher nearby.
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