Trails

Beginning Wednesday, September 14, the Bayou Fountain Boat Launch at Highland Road Community Park will be closed until further notice. The U.S. Army Core of Engineers will be undertaking a clearing and snagging project that will require the waterways to be totally clear.

Trails

To fulfill our mission of providing a healthier, more vibrant community in East Baton Rouge Parish, we take trails and walking paths very seriously. Learn more about our different types of trails & paths below and find one near you!

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GREENWAY

A greenway is a trail or road along a strip of undeveloped land, often near an urban area, set aside for recreational use or environmental protection. They are 10’ – 16’ accessible multi-use (bicycle/pedestrian) trails that have minimal interaction with vehicular roadways and connect people to parks, businesses, workplaces, and essential amenities. Typical amenities include benches, waste receptacles, water fountains, exercise stations, trailheads, and bike repair stations. Greenways may or may not be located on BREC property but the Greenway itself is considered public right of way. To learn more about BREC Greenways click here

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Location Length
Mississippi River Levee Trail
6402 River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
City-Parish Trail. Farr Park Trailhead managed by BREC.

13

Downtown Greenway
935 South 11th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Trail connects to 1.75 mile Downtown Greenway

DDD/City-Parish Trail. Expressway Park Trailhead managed by BREC

1.75

Greenwood Greenway
13350 Hwy. 19
Baton Rouge, LA 70714

0.53

Scotlandville Parkway
3200 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Total park trail mileage, including recreational trails is 8.36

2.96

Ward Creek Greenway
9311 Mall of Louisiana Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

2.55

Dawson Creek Greenway
1900 Kenilworth Pkwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

1.75

City Park Greenway
1515 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Managed by City-Parish, LSU, and BREC.

4

PARK TRAIL

Park Trails are paved paths located in a park that is not part of the BREC Greenway Trail system. These paths are various widths typically ranging from 4’ - 12' wide and facilitate various recreational activities that are typical in parks. These paths typically provide a smooth, accessible route and most feature benches, receptacles, and drinking fountains and are used for connectivity within and throughout a park as well as to and from parking lots. The following list is not a comprehensive list of all Park Trails, but those classified as “Walking Loops.” Walking Loops are continuous routes that circulate and are typically used for exercise. The noted laps per mile are approximate and intended to provide users a general guide in tracking distances.

 

Location Laps to Mile
Acadian Thruway Park
2751 North Acadian Thruway West
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

20

Alsen Park
601 Old Rafe Meyer Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

1.5

Anna T. Jordan Community Park
1750 Stilt St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

2

Antioch Boulevard Park
6229 Antioch Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

4.5

Baringer Road Park
7401 Baringer Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

4

Blackwater Conservation Area
9385 Blackwater Road
Central, LA 70814

2

Brookfield Park
17650 Brookfield Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

6

Brown Heights Park
11500 Roman Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70714

5.5

Cadillac Street Park
6117 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

5

Central Sports Park
10501 Lovett Road
Central, LA 70818

3.5

Chamberlain Street Park
16900 Chamberlain Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70714

6.5

City-Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

3

Cohn Arboretum
12206 Foster Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

3

Congress Park
Congress Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

5

Cunard Avenue Park
2290 Cunard Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

6

Dover Street Park
7300 Dover Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70812

8.5

Evangeline Street Park
4201 Evangeline Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

3.5

Expressway Park
935 South 11th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

7

Fiesta Park
1000 Fiesta Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

6

Flanacher Road Park
864 Flanacher Road
Zachary, LA 70791

4

Flannery Road Park
801 Flannery Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

6

Forest Community Park
13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

5

Fortune Addition Park
5900 Peerless Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

4

Goodwood Park
6025 Sevenoaks Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

4

Greenwood Community Park
13350 Hwy. 19
Baton Rouge, LA 70714

1.5

Gus Young Park
4200 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

7

Hartley/Vey at Gardere
1702 Gardere Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

4

Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

1.5

Hooper Road Park
6261 Guynell Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

4

Howell Community Park
5509 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

3.5

Howell Community Park
5509 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

4

Jackson Community Park
12250 Sullivan Road
Central, LA 70818

2

Jefferson Highway Park
8133 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

12.5

Jefferson Terrace Park
10202 Cal Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

3

Kathy Drive Park
1801 Kathy Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

3.5

Manchac Park
19010 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

5.5

Mayfair Park
655 S. Sabine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

5

Mills Avenue Park
424 Woodpecker Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

4

Milton Womack Park
6201 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

6

Nairn Park
2800 Nairn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

3.5

North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814

2

Parkview Park
9000 North Parkview Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

3

Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

1.5

Santa Maria Park
18545 Santa Maria Parkway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

8

Spanish Town Park
1300 Spanish Town Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

6

Sugarland Park
4700 Sugarland Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814

6

Woodlawn Walking Trail
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

3.5

Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791

3

Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791

4.5

PRIMITIVE TRAIL

Primitive Hiking Trails allow hikers to experience nature within conservation areas or forested land in Community and Neighborhood Parks. These trails are dirt surface, often uneven footing, relatively narrow and primitively developed with minimal directional signage. Trails may require small creek or ditch crossings and will be muddy in wet conditions. Bridges often provided at larger crossings. Check specific park page for information on restrooms, running water and park rules prior to visiting as often these amenities are not provided. Bikes are prohibited on some primitive hiking trails. Wear closed toed shoes and bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent.

 

Location Length
Blackwater Conservation Area
9385 Blackwater Road
Central, LA 70814

Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles
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0.17

Cedar Ridge Drive Park
13300 Cedar Ridge Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails
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0.3

Comite River Park
8900 Hooper Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818

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6.11

Forest Community Park
13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.62 miles
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1.15

Frenchtown Road Conservation Area
17819 Frenchtown Road
Central, LA 70739

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4.32

Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA

Other Trail Types at Location: Blueway
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0.64

Hooper Road Park
6261 Guynell Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

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4.76

Kendalwood Road Park
26501 Kendalwood Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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2.16

Manchac Park
19010 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.1 miles
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1.1

Sandy Creek Community Park
21572 Carson Road
Pride, LA 70770

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4.01

Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791

Other Trail Types at Location: Park Trail
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0.5

NATURE TRAIL

Nature Trails are more developed hiking trails within conservation areas and parks which allow a wide variety of users to experience nature one of one. These trails are more developed than primitive hiking trails and are often wider with even surfaces. Boardwalks and bridges provide ease of access over wet areas or streams and trails are unpaved with varied surfaces. Nature Trails often provide interpretive signage providing insight about the park's natural or cultural history. These trails tend to be located in parks with amenities such as bathrooms, drinking fountains, and shelter.

 

Location Length
Blackwater Conservation Area
9385 Blackwater Road
Central, LA 70814

Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles
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1.33

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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1.1

Forest Community Park
13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.62 miles
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0.5

Greenwood Community Park
12250 Hwy 19
Baker, LA 70714

1.68

Manchac Park
19010 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Other Trail Types at Location: Primtive Trail
Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.1 miles
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0.2

BLUEWAY

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Also known as water trails, are routes on navigable waterways such as rivers, creeks, canals, and coastlines for recreational use. Launches are located at Blueway trailheads located in both urban and natural environments. BREC Blueway Launches allow access to waterways for non-motorized paddle craft. Launch sites may or may not be located on BREC property but the Blueway itself is considered public right of way. As public right of ways, blueways may cross multiple political jurisdictions and rules and regulations for allowable water craft and use may vary.

 

Location Length
Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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4.2