Outdoor Adventure
BREC is dedicated to promoting an active, outdoor lifestyle to all citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish by providing recreational opportunities that revolve around the outdoors. We offer archery, biking, fishing, hiking, running, paddling, wellness and more! Our programs introduce and instruct participants in outdoor activities and sports and help them advance through progressive skill levels. Plus, we promote environmental awareness and ethical practices in all our outdoor and nature-based adventures! Explore nature, develop new skills, and connect with others in these community-focused, outdoor programs designed to inspire a love for adventure.
Outdoor Adventure Programs
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Our Blueway trails and lakes are a great way to connect to nature and relax outdoors. Please plan your trip and know before you go; read all rules and regulations, and plan your put-in and take-out locations carefully. For more information about Blueways and safety, please click here.
Self-serve kayak kiosk rentals are available at Milford Wampold Memorial Park. Click here to reserve a kayak.
Lakes + Blueways Locations:
Running + Mountain Biking Trails:
Whether you love to run on your own two feet or prefer to ride on wheels, we have you covered! You can adventure yourself or join us for one of our upcoming races! Check out the calendar of events today to sign up.
BREC partners with the Baton Rouge Area Mountain Biking Association (BRAMBA) for events. Click here to learn more about BRAMBA.
Click here to submit a Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Report
| Comite River Conservation Area | 8900 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, LA 70818 Click here for a map of this trail. |
| Hooper Road/Sharon Hills Bike Trails | 6261 Guynell Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Click here for a map of this trail. |
Archery Range Locations:
The archery ranges include a practice range and a field range. Target butts are available on-site for daily public use. Although equipment rentals are not available on-site, most sporting goods stores carry archery gear. Participation is free to the public.
| Claycut Bayou Park | 6998 Antioch Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 |
| Plank Road Park | 19550 Plank Road Zachary, LA 70791 |
Archery 101 Jr.
Archery Academy
Archery Academy
Nourished by Nature
Archery Academy
Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Archery Academy
Revive Your Mind Nature Hike
Comite River Run
Nourished by Nature
Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Comite Classic
Kayaking 101
Sunset Paddle
Nature Night Hike + Campfire
Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Kayaks and Coffee
Nourished by Nature
Sunset Paddle