Community Parks
Baton Rouge is home to over 170 community parks that feature a wide variety of quality facilities with family-oriented leisure activities for all ages and population groups.
BREC, the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, offers parks throughout the parish that hit a variety of interests from nature to playgrounds to skateboarding. Check out a few of our recommendations!
The Nature-Lover
These parks include nature trails, fishing, and plenty of flora and fauna.
- Frenchtown Conservation Area
- Blackwater Conservation Area
- Comite Conservation Area
- Kendalwood Conservation Area
Play All Day
Perfect for the kids or adults, these feature playgrounds and/or recreational sport areas.
All About Adventure
Take in the scenery while kayaking or get your adrenaline up by skating and rock wall climbing.
- Bayou Manchac Park
- Perkins Road Community Park
- Claycut Bayou Park
Walk and Talk
Chat with your friends or listen to a podcast while getting your steps in at these outdoor walking spots.
- Goodwood Park
- City-Brooks Park
- Old Hammond Highway Park
The Perfect Picnic
Pack a lunch or grab takeout from one of our local restaurants and soak in the outdoors under the pavilions or in the fresh grass.
- Independence Community Park
- Scotlandville Parkway
- Palomino Drive Park
These lists are not exclusive, so be sure to check out BREC’s page for more parks and information!
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