News BREC's Liberty Lagoon Announces Reopening 

Baton Rouge, LouisianaJun 27, 2025EAST BATON ROUGE — BREC is excited to announce the much-anticipated season opening of Liberty Lagoon. The water park will open with a phased rollout beginning Saturday, June 28, leading to the Season Opener on Thursday, July 4.

The season opening schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, June 28 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Staff Training & Development Day – Prior to opening to the general public, access to the facility will be limited to BREC employees and their friends and family; providing essential training to our seasonal staff. This annual training is necessary to ensure that facilities and staff are aligned with BREC’s standards. Entry is limited to BREC employees and accompanying guests.
  
  
• Sunday, June 29 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  Public Soft Opening – The park will open to the public with limited capacity. 400 tickets will be available (300 online, 100 at the gate). Tickets will go on sale Saturday, June 28 at 9am.
  
  
• Monday, June 30 | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  The park will remain open to the public with the same limits as Sunday.
  
  
• Tuesday, July 1 | Closed
  Closed for Maintenance and Staff Development – Liberty Lagoon will be closed every Tuesday to ensure top-quality service and facility upkeep.
  
  
• Wednesday, July 2 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Camp & Partner Day – Open to pre-scheduled summer camp and partner groups from 10am - 3pm and to 2025 BREC camp participants. Admission will require at least one child per group to be wearing a 2025 BREC summer camp shirt for entry. One highlight of Camp BREC is weekly field trips to Liberty Lagoon, . Standard fees apply.
  
  
• Thursday, July 3 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Open to the Public at Full Capacity – Liberty Lagoon returns to regular summer operating hours.
  
  
• Friday, July 4 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  SEASON OPENING CELEBRATION EVENT – Guests can enjoy a full day of fun, including:
  
• Free snowballs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Live music with a DJ from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Full access to all water attractions at full capacity

“This reopening marks an exciting moment for BREC and for families across the region,” said Janet Simmons, Interim Superintendent. “We’re thrilled to welcome the community back to Liberty Lagoon and celebrate summer with safe, affordable fun for all ages and we appreciate the community’s patience.”

For more information, tickets, and park guidelines, please visit www.libertylagoon.com.