Walker, Louisiana

About Walker

Walker, LA is a close-knit town located in eastern Louisiana, home to 6,402 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Walker holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 971 residents per square mile.

📰 Walker News Today

• Louisiana woman faces charges after 17 cats found dead in extreme-heat conditions The Guardian · Sep 18
• 17 cats found dead, 20 rescued from extreme heat at Walker business; woman faces 66 charges WAFB · Sep 17
• GOLF | Walker's Artieta named to inaugural Team Louisiana roster Livingston Parish News · Oct 9
• Experience Fluffy Cow Therapy in Walker, Louisiana New Orleans Magazine · Jun 16
• Henry Larry Brock Obituary Jul 10, 2026 Church Funeral Services & Crematory · Jul 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Louisiana headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Walker Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Walker — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,402.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Walker

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Walker

• Albasha — lebanese
• China Wok — chinese
• Foo Chow — chinese
• Hot Wok — chinese
• Rotolo's Pizzeria — pizza
• Sombreros Mexican Restaurant
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Waffle House — american
• Lolly Lu's Ice Cream Candy & Treats — ice cream
• Sherwood Poboy — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Walker

• C.E. "Punk" Smith Park reviews ★
• Sidney Hutchinson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Walker

• Levi Milton Elementary School
• Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
• North Corbin Elementary School
• North Corbin Junior High School
• South Walker Elementary School
• Walker Elementary School
• Walker High School
• Walker Junior High
• Westside Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Walker

🏘️ Nearby Communities