Walking/Running Trails & Tracks
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!
Total Trails: 59.23 miles
- CAPP Trails
- Multi-Use Path
- Concrete Walking Path
- Walking Loop
- Indoor Walking Track
- Primitive Trail
- Nature Trail
- Blueway Trail
Capital Area Pathways Project (CAPP) Trails
Multi use (bike pedestrian) connecting trails - connect people to parks, businesses, and work places. Creates alternative transportation options and conceived as green park corridors. Typically 12’ wide accessible concrete paths with benches, waste receptacles, and water fountains. Other amenities considered: exercise stations, trail heads, bike repair stations and air compressors.
To learn more about the Capital Area Pathways Project, visit the CAPP project page.
| Location | Trail Name | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Farr Park 6402 River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70820 | Farr Park Trailhead | 0.28 |
| Greenwood Community Park 12250 Hwy 19 Baker, LA 70714 | Highway 19 | 0.53 |
| Scotlandville Parkway I-110 Scotlandville Parkway Baton Rouge, LA 70813 | Scotlandville Parkway | 6.22 |
| Wards Creek Trail | Mall of Louisiana | 1 |
| Wards Creek Trail | Morning Glen | 0.7 |
| Milford Wampold Memorial Park 901 Stanford Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | Wampold Pathway | 0.25 |
| Perkins Road Community Park 7122 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | Perkins Trail | 1 |
| Pennington Trail | Pennington Trail | .75 |
Multi-use Pathway
Multi-use Pathways are 6-8' wide concrete paths that can be used for biking and walking. These paths provide a smooth surface and most will have benches, trash cans and drinking fountains. CAPP Trails fall under this category.
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| Anna T. Jordan Community Park 1750 Stilt St. Baton Rouge, LA 70807 | 0.6 |
| City-Brooks Community Park 1515 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 1.7 |
| Forest Community Park 13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road Baton Rouge, LA 70816 | 1.7 |
| Old Hammond Highway Park 8900 Old Hammond Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | 0.4 |
| Howell Community Park 5509 Winbourne Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | 0.7 |
| Perkins Road Community Park 7122 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 1.25 |
Concrete Walking Path
Concrete Walking Paths are 4-6' wide concrete paths for pedestrian use only. These paths are rougly the size of a sidewalk and should only be used by foot traffic.
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| Antioch Park 6229 Antioch Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 0.5 |
| City-Brooks Community Park 1515 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 1.7 |
| Cohn Arboretum 12206 Foster Road Baton Rouge, LA 70811 | 0.8 |
| Independence Community Park 7500 Independence Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | 0.5 |
| Jefferson Terrace Park 10202 Cal Road Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | 0.15 |
Walking Loop
Walking loops are paths designed to allow pedestrians walk laps in a loop formation. Surfaces and widths may vary
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| City-Brooks Community Park 1515 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 0.33 |
| Alsen Park 601 Old Rafe Meyer Road Baton Rouge, LA 70807 | 0.6 |
| Baringer Road Park 7401 Baringer Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 0.25 |
| Congress Park Congress Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 0.25 |
| Evangeline Street Park 4201 Evangeline Street Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | 0.25 |
| Flanacher Road Park 864 Flanacher Road Zachary, LA 70791 | 0.25 |
| Goodwood Park 6025 Sevenoaks Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | 0.25 |
| Gus Young Park 4200 Gus Young Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | 0.15 |
| Highland Road Community Park 14024 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | 0.66 |
| Nairn Parka 2800 Nairn Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 0.25 |
| Parkview Park 9000 North Parkview Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70815 | 0.5 |
| Woodlawn Walking Trail 14939 Tiger Bend Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 0.25 |
| Zachary Community Park 20055 Old Scenic Hwy Zachary, LA 70791 | 0.6 |
| North Sherwood Forest Community Park 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70814 | Coming Soon |
Indoor Walking Track
Indoor Walking Tracks allow users to get fit regardless of the weather outside. Indoor tracks are designed as loops often located within recreation centers.
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| North Sherwood Forest Community Park 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70814 | 0.15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Frenchtown Road Conservation Area 17819 Frenchtown Road Central, LA 70739 Park Map | 4.25 |
| Kendalwood Road Park 26501 Kendalwood Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 1.2 |
| Hooper Road Park 6261 Guynell Road Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Park Map | 8.5 |
| Comite River Park 8900 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, LA 70818 Park Map | 5.5 |
| Sandy Creek Community Park 21572 Carson Road Pride, LA 70770 | 4.06 |
| Forest Community Park 13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road Baton Rouge, LA 70816 | 1.25 |
| Highland Road Park Observatory 13800 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA | 0.67 |
| Zachary Community Park 20055 Old Scenic Hwy Zachary, LA 70791 | 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 ammenities such as bathrooms, drinking fountains and shelter.
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | 1.25 |
| Greenwood Community Park 12250 Hwy 19 Baker, LA 70714 | 0.7 |
| Blackwater Conservation Area 9385 Blackwater Road Central, LA 70814 Park Map | 1.68 |
Blueway Trail
Blueway trails are the water equivalent of hiking trails; created to facilitate recreation in and along waterways. Blueway trails will consist of Trailheads in the form of Launches located in both urban centers and natural, more remote environments. Launch sites may or may not be located on BREC property but the blueway itself is considered public right of way.
| Location | Length |
|---|---|
| Highland Road Community Park Blueway Launch 14024 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | 4.2 |