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Shopping and Dining

There are several different shopping outlets located at Covington Center. Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket offers residents of Covington real estate with the opportunity to take care of grocery purchases, and other shopping resources located in this part of the city include Pelican Party Plus, Sunshine Garden Health Food, and CJ’s Florist. Another shopping center in the area is the Northlake Shopping Center on North Causeway Boulevard in Mandeville. This shopping center can be reached within about 15 minutes of Covington homes.

For a great meal in Covington, city restaurants can head to Del Porto Ristorante on East Boston Street for some authentic Italian food made from fresh ingredients. Other popular restaurants in town include Pardos on Highway 21 and Gallagher’s Grill on South. Tyler Street. Fast food options near Covington real estate include the Five Guys on Highway 21, the Popeyes on Riverside Drive, and Firehouse Subs on Pinncale Parkway.

Parks and Recreation

Bogue Falaya Park is a centrally located Covington park that offers picnic tables, playground equipment, and scenic river views. To the northwest of town, the Lake Ramsay Savannah Wildlife Management Area is a larger natural area that features longleaf pine flat woods savannas with rare plant species and fascinating wildlife. Another great park for budding naturalists residing in Covington real estate is the Joyce Wildlife Management Area. This natural area is located to the west of Covington just above Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain.

The Covington Recreation Department runs many recreational programs for Covington residents of all ages. Among the youth sports offered by the department are t-ball, baseball, football, softball, and basketball leagues. The recreation department also runs a swimming pool and maintains numerous playgrounds throughout the city.

There are several gyms located in Covington where community residents can get in shape and meet their fitness goals. Anytime Fitness has a gym located on Village Walk, and the Covington Athletic Club on River Highlands Boulevard offers many different classes on athletic and fitness activities like pilates, yoga, ballet fitness, body sculpting, and more. Other gyms in Covington include the West St. Tammany Family YMCA on Francis Road and Bogue Falaya Fitness on East Gibson Street.

Living

Covington had a population of just under 9,500 as of 2013. The city’s population has risen by about 10 percent since 2000. Homes in the community tend to be fairly expensive in comparison to homes in other Louisiana communities. In 2012, a median home value of $203,016 was recorded. This compares with a median home value in Louisiana overall of just $139,500 at the same time. The cost of living in Covington is about average for a United States community. Many of those who live in the smaller communities surrounding Covington must commute into the city for work on a daily basis, and the town’s daytime population rises by about 45 percent due to commuting workers.

Schools, Healthcare, and Transportation

The community of Covington is where the St. Tammany Parish School Board is headquartered. This school district runs public schools in the city including Covington High School, Covington Elementary School, Pine View Middle School, and E. E. Lyon Elementary School. The St. Tammany Parish Public School district has a student enrollment of around 38,000.

Lakeview Regional Medical Center is one of the most prominent healthcare institutions in Covington and in the surrounding area. This medical center is located on Judge Tanner Boulevard and offers services including emergency care, infant care, pregnancy care, and some surgical procedures. St. Tammany Parish Hospital is another important healthcare institution located in Covington. This hospital offers primary care, specialty care, cardiology treatment, outpatient services, rehabilitation, surgical services, and more.

There is no public transportation offered in Covington. However, there is an Amtrak station located about 30 minutes from Covington real estate in Hammond. There are also numerous airports located in the area. These include St. Tammany Regional Airport, the Covington-Vincent Airport, and Hickham Field Airport.