07.02.09 - BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Hosts Zoo Zoom August 29
Slither, Crawl or Sprint at the Zoo's Annual 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run

06.29.09 - Pool and Fitness Center Closures
All BREC fitness centers and pools will be closed on July 4 and will resume regular operating hours on Sunday, July 5.

06.26.09 - Experience BREC's First Virtual Park
Bring the family to experience physical activity in a fun setting and join BREC on June 30 at the open house of BREC's Virtual Park, located at North Sherwood Family Center.

06.25.09 - BREC's Performance Summer Camp to Present Seussical Jr.
BREC's Performance Summer Camp is proud to present Seussical Jr. on Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd.

06.16.09 - New Date Set for Zoo Run
Zoo Run scheduled for Aug. 29.

06.12.09 - BREC Buys Land in Central for the Sports Park
Read the Advocate's coverage that BREC buys property to build the Sports Park for the Central community.

06.09.09 - Play Golf with the Area's Best
Don't miss your chance to play golf with the area's best! BREC Golf invites all amateurs and professionals to register for BREC's 2009 Baton Rouge Open. This tournament will take place on June 27-28 at BREC's Santa Maria Golf Course, 18460 Santa Maria Pkwy.

06.08.09 - BREC's Performance Summer Camp to Present Seussical Jr.
BRECs Performance Summer Camp is proud to present Seussical Jr. on Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd.

06.08.09 - Communicate with Outer Space at the Highland Road Park Observatory
BREC invites families and friends to the 2009 American Radio Relay League Field Day on Saturday, June 27 at the Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO), 13800 Highland Road.

06.08.09 - Grind, Ollie, and Kickflip!
Grind, ollie and kickflip at a BREC Skate Park near you! BREC invites everyone to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on June 21 at Old Hammond Hwy Park, 8900 Old Hammond Hwy, in Baton Rouge and Church Street Park, 3210 Church St., in Zachary.

06.05.09 - Tee-it-Up in the Adult-Child Golf Scramble
Families are invited to step on to the green and play in the 2009 BREC Adult-Child Scramble. This event will take place on Sunday, June 21 at the following locations: The First Tee EBRP at J.S. Clark, 2301 Thomas Rd; Howell Park Golf Course, 5511 Winbourne Ave; and Santa Maria Golf Course, 18460 Santa Maria Pkwy.

06.03.09 - Parade Your Passion for Tennis
BREC and the Greater Baton Rouge Tennis Association (GBRCTA) have partnered to nominate Baton Rouge as the "Best Tennis Town in the Nation." This competition is sponsored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and is open to cities across the country.

06.03.09 - Pets Join the Trails at BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp
Many people with pets enjoy long walks and nature excursions with their pets by their sides. On Saturday, June 20, BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., invites pets to visit the swamp, with their owners of course, for Dog Day at the swamp. Dogs, cats or any pet can enjoy the swamp from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

06.01.09 - Mama's Night Out to Perform at BREC's Independence Park Theatre
"If you spit on a Kleenex to wipe someone's face off and you don't think that's gross, you might be a mom," Karen Morgan, Mama's Night Out.

05.29.09 - Construction Begins on BREC's Forest Community Park --Fitness Trails, Spray Pad & Fishing Pond Included in the Design
On Monday, June 1, BREC, the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, invites the public to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for BRECs Forest Community Park, 13900 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., located just south of Millerville Rd. and Interstate 12. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the grassy area in the center of the park where the road splits to a one-way loop.

06.12.09 - BREC Buys Land in Central for the Sports Park
Read the Advocate's coverage that BREC buys property to build the Sports Park for the Central community.

05.29.09 - Construction Begins on BREC's Forest Community Park --Fitness Trails, Spray Pad & Fishing Pond Included in the Design
On Monday, June 1, BREC, the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, invites the public to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for BRECs Forest Community Park, 13900 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., located just south of Millerville Rd. and Interstate 12. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the grassy area in the center of the park where the road splits to a one-way loop.

02.06.09 - New Dog Park Under Construction
East Baton Rouge Parish residents love dogs. A 2001 survey showed that for every 100 households, there are 79 dogs. These residents with four-legged family members will be pleased to know that a new BREC Dog Park is under construction. The new dog park is being built at Burbank Park, 12400 Burbank Dr., which already houses 12 tournament-ready soccer fields.

12.22.08 - BREC's Pawnee Recreation Center Damaged by Fire
BREC Recreation Center on Pawnee Street and Scenic Highway is damaged by fire.

12.18.08 - BREC Meets with Central Residents to Discuss Conceptual Plans for their Sports Park Complex
The conceptual plans and online poll are online now! Visit this page if you can not attend the open house in Central, but still want your opinion heard!