Calling all eleven to fourteen-year-olds for adventure, fun, and friendship! Camp Red Stick is the ultimate teen enrichment camp where summer is not just a break but a journey of discovery. Come enjoy a vibrant mix of art and technology activities, weekly field trips, swimming, life skills workshops, and lots of other exciting recreational activities. It's a summer to unplug, connect with friends, and explore new horizons with BREC!
This 6-mile trail will have a mix of dedicated off-road multi-use trails, side paths, and bike boulevards. This project is federally funded through LADOTD by a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant. The name "Freedom Heritage Trail" was chosen by a popular vote from community stakeholders, with the term "heritage" added to distinguish it from Boston's Freedom Trail. This trail holds deep historical significance, having played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1960, students from Southern University marched three miles from their campus to the State Capitol, protesting segregation and staging sit-ins at local businesses. Earlier, in 1953, BREC’s Memorial Park was the meeting point for the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, one of the first in the country, led by T.J. Jemison. This boycott later inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955, led by Rosa Parks. The events along the trail reflect its enduring legacy in the fight for racial equality and justice.
As the summer heats up, we often get asked by visitors what the zoo staff does to keep our animal residents cool. Read more to learn how!
BREC is excited to announce receipt of a federal grant valued at more than $3.7-million to construct a multi-use bike pedestrian trail connecting Downtown to North Baton Rouge.