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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.

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Fall 2023 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!

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We Won Gold!

As a community, we embarked on a multi-year effort to reimagine our parks and facilities. And that effort helped us become #1 in the nation and bring home the gold

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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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Your Parks Have WiFi!

Did you know we offer free WiFi at BREC locations around the parish? Learn more about this program and see what locations are nearest you.

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Locations

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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Events

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Do You Know All That BREC Has To Offer?

We might just surprise you…

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Join our team! Full-Time + Part-Time + Seasonal positions available

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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

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100+ miles of hiking and biking trails across BR

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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

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