Want to ride a horse, reach for the stars, come face to face with a tiger, score the winning goal or become an adventurer? BREC is where you go to experience the beauty of nature, exercise your body and your mind, slow down, relax and make memories. Since 2004, we have worked with our community to imagine what our parks can be and thanks to that support and Input, we are proud to say, you imagined, and we delivered Gold. BREC, your Gold Medal system has 175 parks just waiting for you to enjoy.
Imagine Your Parks 3
Click here to see how Imagine Your Parks 3 will guide BREC's next 10 years!
Imagine Your Parks 3
2025 Summer Camp PlayBook
Find your perfect camp! Over 250 unique camp opportunities at 35 locations across East Baton Rouge Parish. Registration opens March 8 for EBR Parish residents and March 18 for out-of-parish residents.
Check out the 2025 Summer Camp PlayBook!
Spring 2025 PlayBook
We love bringing programs and events to parks all around the parish. See what's coming to a park near you or explore new programs and events to play, discover, and grow with us!
Check out the 2025 Spring Playbook!
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Your Parks, Our Purpose
BREC commissioned a study from the nationally respected organization Trust for Public Land to determine a dollar value for the impact the park system has on the East Baton Rouge Parish economy, the health of its residents and the benefits it provides to the environment.
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Park Perks
BREC offers incredible benefits and opportunities to both residents and visitors of East Baton Rouge Parish. From award-winning parks to exciting new projects, check out just how much your park system has to offer!
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What's Happening This Month
Want to see what fun adventures and opportunities to play, discover, and grow we have in store for you this month? Check out This Month at BREC!
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Visit our interactive map to find a park, trail or specialty facility near you! Filter byarea of interest and amenities to find just what you‘re looking for.
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- 08:00 AM Sunshine Club
- 08:00 AM Free Fridays Pickleball/Tennis Play
- 08:30 AM Busy Bodies
- 09:00 AM BREC Beginnings
- 09:30 AM Warmth of the Earth Pottery
- 09:30 AM Commit To Be Fit- N Sherwood Forest Community
- 09:30 AM Art For Animals Festival
- 10:00 AM Sunshine Interactive Group
- 10:30 AM Steps In Motion- North Sherwood Forest Community Park
- 12:00 PM Pickleball Beginner Clinic Fridays
- 03:30 PM Badminton
- 03:30 PM Afterschool Adventures
- 03:30 PM Kids at Play @ Howell
- 04:00 PM English + Western Riding Lessons
- 04:00 PM Kids at Play
- 04:00 PM Weekday Spike Ball
- 07:30 PM Friday Night Lecture
- 07:00 AM Swamp Bird Walks
- 08:30 AM Open House Series For Juniors
- 09:00 AM Spring Into Fitness
- 09:30 AM Art For Animals Festival
- 09:30 AM Art For Animals Festival - Reception
- 09:30 AM Revive Your Mind Nature Hike @ Frenchtown
- 10:00 AM Open Clay Studio
- 10:00 AM Science Academy (Spring)
- 03:00 PM International Astronomy Day
Do You Know All That BREC Has To Offer?
We might just surprise you…
Get outta this world!
Experience out of this world fun that is close to home at Highland Road Park Observatory! Weekly programming + Camps +Classes and More at brec.org/observatory
What is Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is an interconnected network of open green spaces and parks that conserves natural ecosystem values and functions and sustains clean air and water. See how this benefits your community & helps prevent flooding
Guided Trail Rides, monthly rides as well as equestrian summer camps
Love horses? We offer monthly rides as well as equestrian summer camps! Learn more about our Farr Park Equestrian Center!
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks– John Muir
