Recreational programs are conducted during the summer months and these are available to all parish youths. A full time recreational director has been hired to oversee this program. South Central Bell Telephone Company and East Ascension Telephone Company serve the people of Ascension Parish. There is a radio station in Donaldsonville. There are three weekly newspapers.
Cable vision is available to all residents.
Dixie Electric Corporation, Gulf States Utilities, Louisiana Gas Company, Duplessis Gas and Fuel Co., and Louisiana Power and Light serve the utility needs of the parish. Due to the Mississippi River accessibility, several plants and industries are located in Ascension parish, employing many of its residents. With the rapidly growing population on the east side, several businesses, stores, and restaurants are now available to the public. Recently a 28 store outlet mall opened on the east side. This mall is so successful it has now expanded to 56 retail outlets and 2 eating establishments.