The plans for Lake Charles were changed to that the Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area immediately to the south could be supplied with fresh water during hot summer months.

Locals showed their support by forming the Flat Creek Watershed Improvement District and obtaining a loan from the Farmers Home Administration.

[1] Lake Charles State Park offers many different opportunities for outdoors enthusiasts including fishing, camping, swimming, and hiking.

[3] Lake Charles State Park offers four trails for walking and hiking, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty.

[4] Spread throughout the park are picnic areas, a playground, a screened-in pavilion with fans, fishing and boat docks, an interpretive nature center and gift shop.