BREC Newsroom
09.08.10
Baton Rouge Gallery Artist Members Create Mural for Battered Women's Shelter
Baton Rouge Gallery, a BREC facility, takes great pride in the community it serves and recently several of the gallery's artist members have undertaken major projects to improve the quality of life for Baton Rouge residents by bringing their art to those who may need it most.
Baton Rouge Gallery, a BREC facility, takes great pride in the community it serves and recently several of the gallery's artist members have undertaken major projects to improve the quality of life for Baton Rouge residents by bringing their art to those who may need it most.
09.03.10
BREC's Perkins Road Community Park to Re-Open Oct. 16
Join the Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish to commemorate the grand re-opening of Perkins Road Community Park, 7122 Perkins Road, Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join the Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish to commemorate the grand re-opening of Perkins Road Community Park, 7122 Perkins Road, Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
09.02.10
Therapeutic Riding Program Improves Strength and Confidence
BREC's Farr Park Equestrian Center, 6400 River Road, is offering four, six-week therapeutic riding sessions beginning Sept. 13. Hearts and Hooves program provides equine-oriented activities for the purpose of contributing to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of people with disabilities.
BREC's Farr Park Equestrian Center, 6400 River Road, is offering four, six-week therapeutic riding sessions beginning Sept. 13. Hearts and Hooves program provides equine-oriented activities for the purpose of contributing to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of people with disabilities.
08.12.10
Submit Photos of Your BREC Experience: Photos to be used for BREC's Green Scapes magazine
The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, BREC, requests photographs of patron's experience at any of BREC's parks, events or programs for its new magazine, Green Scapes.
The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, BREC, requests photographs of patron's experience at any of BREC's parks, events or programs for its new magazine, Green Scapes.
08.09.10
Come Enjoy a Spectacular View of the Perseid Meteor Shower This Thursday at Highland Road Park Observatory
BREC invites families and friends to view the Perseid meteor shower on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road.
BREC invites families and friends to view the Perseid meteor shower on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road.
08.09.10
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Hosts Sixth annual Zoo Zoom 5K Aug. 28
It's time to sprint, gallop and trot to the finish line at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo in hopes to claim the much-coveted ostrich egg trophy. Join Club South Runners at the zoo for its sixth annual Zoo Zoom 5K on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 8:15 a.m. The day also includes a children's 1/2-mile fun run at 7:45 a.m., so the whole family can participate. Registration may be done by mail or on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.
It's time to sprint, gallop and trot to the finish line at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo in hopes to claim the much-coveted ostrich egg trophy. Join Club South Runners at the zoo for its sixth annual Zoo Zoom 5K on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 8:15 a.m. The day also includes a children's 1/2-mile fun run at 7:45 a.m., so the whole family can participate. Registration may be done by mail or on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.
07.28.10
BREC Foundation Honors Sue Turner and Family for Contributions to BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation
The BREC Foundation hosted a reception on July 27 honoring Sue Turner and her family for their years of contribution and civic leadership to BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation.
The BREC Foundation hosted a reception on July 27 honoring Sue Turner and her family for their years of contribution and civic leadership to BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation.
07.23.10
Get Your Tickets for Next Friday's Comedy, Stand-Up Dads, at BREC's Independence Park Theatre
If there was ever a reason to get a babysitter, this is it! Stand-Up Dads are sure to make audiences laugh about the everyday challenges of parenthood when they hit the stage at BREC's Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd., on Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
If there was ever a reason to get a babysitter, this is it! Stand-Up Dads are sure to make audiences laugh about the everyday challenges of parenthood when they hit the stage at BREC's Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd., on Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
06.30.10
July 4th Facility Closures at BREC
The following BREC facilities are closed in observance of Independence Day holiday.
The following BREC facilities are closed in observance of Independence Day holiday.
06.29.10
BREC's Art Camp for Aspiring Artists
The 20 or so children attending the third session of BREC's Art Camp for Aspiring Artists may not have begun their week wanting to be artists, but by the second day that was changing.
The 20 or so children attending the third session of BREC's Art Camp for Aspiring Artists may not have begun their week wanting to be artists, but by the second day that was changing.
06.09.10
Spots Available for BREC Facility Summer Camps
Summer day camp sessions are still available at your favorite BREC facilities. Whether your child wants to learn about the animals, stare at the stars, or take a swamp adventure, BREC has a camp for your child. Check out brec.org/daycamps for more information.
Summer day camp sessions are still available at your favorite BREC facilities. Whether your child wants to learn about the animals, stare at the stars, or take a swamp adventure, BREC has a camp for your child. Check out brec.org/daycamps for more information.
06.03.10
Observe the Heavens on Highland Road
For those living in the heart of this city, you might not be used to looking up. The ubiquity of high-powered lights has turned the night sky from the deep clarity of the country to a dusty orange haze, blocking out almost every star, galaxy, and planet visible with the naked eye. But for those interested in taking a glance at the celestial, there's still good news: Baton Rouge is home to one of the most advanced, well-equipped observatories in the South, and it's open to the public.
For those living in the heart of this city, you might not be used to looking up. The ubiquity of high-powered lights has turned the night sky from the deep clarity of the country to a dusty orange haze, blocking out almost every star, galaxy, and planet visible with the naked eye. But for those interested in taking a glance at the celestial, there's still good news: Baton Rouge is home to one of the most advanced, well-equipped observatories in the South, and it's open to the public.
06.03.10
BREC leads the way in Baton Rouge recreation
Imagine a place with hundreds of escapes from the boring summer days sitting at home in East Baton Rouge Parish - a place to enjoy the warm, sunny days, and even the rainy ones at times too. Just imagine. Better yet, look around.
Imagine a place with hundreds of escapes from the boring summer days sitting at home in East Baton Rouge Parish - a place to enjoy the warm, sunny days, and even the rainy ones at times too. Just imagine. Better yet, look around.
06.02.10
Sit, Stay, Heel...Good Dog! BREC Offers Dog Obedience Classes at Dog Parks
BREC is offering dog obedience classes on Thursdays, starting July 8, from 6-7 p.m. at Raising Cane's Dog Park at City-Brooks Community Park, 1442 City Park Ave., and on Saturdays, starting July 10, from 9-10 a.m. at Burbank Dog Park at Burbank Sports Complex, 12400 Burbank Drive. The cost per six-week class is $75.
BREC is offering dog obedience classes on Thursdays, starting July 8, from 6-7 p.m. at Raising Cane's Dog Park at City-Brooks Community Park, 1442 City Park Ave., and on Saturdays, starting July 10, from 9-10 a.m. at Burbank Dog Park at Burbank Sports Complex, 12400 Burbank Drive. The cost per six-week class is $75.
05.05.10
BREC'S Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Celebrates Its 13th Birthday with Free Admission, May 15
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., celebrates its 13th Birthday and offers free admission for all visitors on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., celebrates its 13th Birthday and offers free admission for all visitors on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
05.04.10
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Welcomes Baby Colobus Monkey
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is excited to announce a baby Colobus monkey was born April 29, 2010, just before Mother's Day. The new monkey can be seen on exhibit with its parents.
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is excited to announce a baby Colobus monkey was born April 29, 2010, just before Mother's Day. The new monkey can be seen on exhibit with its parents.
04.30.10
Satchel Paige Pitching Clinic Postponed Until Later Date
Louisiana Youth Baseball's 2010 Satchel Paige Pitching Clinic, which was schedule for Saturday, May 1 at BREC's Anna T. Jordan Park, from 10 a.m. - noon has been postponed until a later date. For information on the rescheduled date, e-mail info@louisianayouthbaseball.com or go to louisianayouthbaseball.com.
Louisiana Youth Baseball's 2010 Satchel Paige Pitching Clinic, which was schedule for Saturday, May 1 at BREC's Anna T. Jordan Park, from 10 a.m. - noon has been postponed until a later date. For information on the rescheduled date, e-mail info@louisianayouthbaseball.com or go to louisianayouthbaseball.com.
04.19.10
Spend an Evening among the Stars This Saturday
Spend an evening among the stars as Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO), 13800 Highland Road, hosts its fourth annual International Astronomy Day (IAD) celebration on Saturday, April 24, from 3-11 p.m.
Spend an evening among the stars as Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO), 13800 Highland Road, hosts its fourth annual International Astronomy Day (IAD) celebration on Saturday, April 24, from 3-11 p.m.
04.12.10
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo to Celebrate Grand Opening of Realm of the Tiger
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo announces that Realm of the Tiger, the zoo's new blockbuster Asian exhibit, is complete and a grand opening ceremony is scheduled on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at the zoo, 3601 Thomas Road.
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo announces that Realm of the Tiger, the zoo's new blockbuster Asian exhibit, is complete and a grand opening ceremony is scheduled on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at the zoo, 3601 Thomas Road.
04.08.10
Experience the Thrill of Discovery at Highland Road Park Observatory's Stargazers Camp
Has your child ever wanted to build a sundial, launch a rocket or even use a telescope? Well, then Highland Road Park Observatory's Stargazers Camp is your child's chance to experience the thrill of discovery. Registration is under way for camp sessions, which run from May 31-July 23 at the observatory, 13800 Highland Road.
Has your child ever wanted to build a sundial, launch a rocket or even use a telescope? Well, then Highland Road Park Observatory's Stargazers Camp is your child's chance to experience the thrill of discovery. Registration is under way for camp sessions, which run from May 31-July 23 at the observatory, 13800 Highland Road.
