City of Hammond
Welcome to Hammond, a great place to live, work, play and raise a family!
Historic downtown Hammond remains the heart of the growing city of over 18,000 people, boasting a beautiful mall, many shopping centers, many fine restaurants, and lovely residential area. The Greater Hammond area encompasses approximately 35,000 people. Other amenities include Southeastern Louisiana University and Hammond Municipal Airport.
The Hammond area has seven rivers and two lakes, offering unlimited water recreation. The Tangipahoa River flows the length of the parish and empties into the beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, one of the nation's largest lakes. Some popular activities include canoeing, boating, and fishing (fresh and salt water). Hunting is also another popular activity. Various types of game include quail, dove, deer, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, duck. The Hammond area is a sportsman paradise for any type of outdoorsman.
Welcome to Hammond, a great place to live, work, play and raise a family!
Historic downtown Hammond remains the heart of the growing city of over 18,000 people, boasting a beautiful mall, many shopping centers, many fine restaurants, and lovely residential area. The Greater Hammond area encompasses approximately 35,000 people. Other amenities include Southeastern Louisiana University and Hammond Municipal Airport.
The Hammond area has seven rivers and two lakes, offering unlimited water recreation. The Tangipahoa River flows the length of the parish and empties into the beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, one of the nation's largest lakes. Some popular activities include canoeing, boating, and fishing (fresh and salt water). Hunting is also another popular activity. Various types of game include quail, dove, deer, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, duck. The Hammond area is a sportsman paradise for any type of outdoorsman.