Cate Square Park

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3.9 mi

Great little summer secret I found for my grandson. There is a very cool splash pad at the sports…read morepark and it even supplies you with sunblock. My grandson loved the splash pad and I loved that it was free.

Nice park for kids. Splash pad clean and bonus covered area with picnic tables for parents.read more

Splash pad with covered picnic tables

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Perkins Road Community Park

4.8

(26 reviews)

39.6 mi

I absolutely love this park! The views are gorgeous, it's so big, and there are so many different…read morethings to do there. After a long day, I love to go here and just be present. I dated this guy who brought me here on our first date. While I hate that guy now, I'd meet him over and over to discover this park!!

We love the Perkins park! The kids playground area is great for my 3 year old. It's much smaller…read morethan the play area at the highland park but I'd rather it that way. It's easier to keep an eye on your kids and the park is never over crowded. My son loves bringing his trucks into the sand area and I can sit and relax right next to him on the benches. There are restrooms right next to the playground/baseball fields. The walking trails are wide enough for multiple people to be walking, running and biking without bumping into each other- unlike highland. Overall great place and wish there were more like it in Baton Rouge.

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Coquille Parks & Recreation

17.1 mi

Great park and sports complex! Looking forward to having a disc golf course. Nice shades picnic…read moreoptions!

I play volleyball at Coquille and it's always fun! The park itself is awesome and there's a lot to…read moredo! It's awesome they are expanding and it will only make it better and better!

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Gernon Brown Recreation Center

4.3

(8 reviews)

40.8 mi

Lakeview children practice basketball and volleyball out in the rain and cold on an outdoor…read morebasketball court. Citywide activities are great. But this gym's primary purpose should be for the children of Lakeview basketball and volleyball. Let the contrarians resort to cheap shots over this post.

This recreation center provides many great activities for all ages. We have participated and…read moreenjoyed Piano Lessons, Ballet Class, Hoola Hoop Class and Sign Language. There is almost a group of people playing basketball in the main gym. There is no pool ir workout equipment but comfortable atmosphere keeps us coming back!

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Jackson Park Recreation Center

(1 review)

34.5 mi

We love this park! It's great for the kids, they have plenty to do, it's very unique, and also has…read morepicnic area and splash pad. There's also a cute sand box with shovels. There's a cool "ant hill mound" with underground tunnel. There is soft rubber mulch so it's very gentle also. Lots of shade as well. Super fun!

Climbing ropes and bridge

Kids play equipment

Swing

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UNO Recreation & Fitness Center

4.8

(5 reviews)

40.5 mi

I like how big. And all of its indoor amenities like basketball courts, pool and indoor track. I…read morewish they would update their gym equipment is like from the early 2000's and falling apart. It takes forever when something breaks for them to fix it. And they need to clean the mold off their vents.

Love this gym! Nice pool. Nice facilities. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Day passes are…read more$13 , but they are doing a summer special for $100 for the summer.

Outside of rec center

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NORDC Treme Recreation Community Center

4.6

(8 reviews)

44.1 mi

Water aerobics was great! Instructors are high energy, music is wonderful. Can't wait to come back!read more

The water aerobics classes are so much fun! My accountability partner and I started attending the…read morecourses this past week, and we've had such a blast each and every day! Community members are supportive, inviting and fun of life, and the space is always welcoming and spotless. I highly recommend!

Sunday in October

Swimming Pool

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Sunrise Community Club

38.3 mi

My son goes here for swimming lessons and so far is been great!…read moreGood location and very clean pool.

My kids have grown up here. The members are our extended family, not just other members of the…read moreclub. The kids have enjoyed both the swim and dive teams, and 2 of my kids have moved onto coaching for the club while 2 are still participating. Turns out this is a tradition at Sunrise. Beautiful pools and there are 2 large pools with one reserved for adults only! The kids have a blast, but I have as much fun as them!

Save the Date! Open House Weekend May 17-19

Club Rental

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Club Rental

Mel Ott Park and Recreation Center

48.4 mi

Our Daughter's Gender Reveal Party was here . Great Atmosphere and Clean park . We had so much fun…read morewith Family and Friends

Mel Ott Park has had so much redone lately that it definitely deserves a review!…read more I have been going to this park my whole life. I grew up here. It has a really nice playground and play area for kids and a lot of nice greenery. It's not the biggest park, but it's really nice for what it is. There is a good number of different covered areas that can be used for picnics as well as a large baseball field. There is also a gazebo that can be rented for parties and other gatherings. Recently the park added a huge recreation center that contains a full size basketball court complete with retractable bleachers. This was built in order to encourage kids in Gretna and surrounding areas to play sports and stay involved in their community. There is also a huge meeting space that can be rented for different events or meetings.

Cute Pickleball Painting!

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Event space for parties or business meetings

Kid's Konnection Playground

25.6 mi

This place is amazing and kids go crazy over it. Highly recommended for kids between 1 and 10. You…read morecould spend at least an hour or more here with the amount of different things they have. The children's center is next door and they have plenty of shade. I wish they had this type of park near me.

This is the best free playground I've ever been to. Almost Everything is wheelchair accessible!…read moreAlmost everything is under sun shades! There's a water mister for during the summer! There's separate areas for 2-5 and 5-12 years old. There's a metal fence around the entire thing and every gate has a yellow flower lock up top. The park is open Monday 1100- dusk and Tuesday-Saturday 0800- dusk. It is right next to the st. Tammany Trace bike trail and the st. Tammany Children's museum. I would LOVE to have a playground like this near my home town.

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Cool Zoo

3.8

(24 reviews)

44.8 mi

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

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Serengti Springs at Hattiesburg Zoo

3.4

(5 reviews)

88.4 mi

My first visit here and I enjoyed it. My son turned 15 so we came to celebrate! I do feel like…read morethis waterpark is for the 13 and younger kids. The boys seem to enjoy the slides and the lazy river. I did purchase a cabana, which is where I hung out at or the swim up bar. I'll give this place a 10 just bc of the swim up bar

We spent over $400 at this park, only to have our visit cut short by severe weather. Flying objects…read morecreated a legitimate safety risk for my family, yet staff refused to acknowledge the dangerous conditions or provide any meaningful resolution. The food was subpar, the service was second-rate, and the facility appeared to lack experienced management. It felt more like a daycare being run by unsupervised employees than a professionally managed attraction. To make matters worse, soiled sanitary products were left exposed in the restroom, which was absolutely disgusting. Guest safety should come before revenue, regardless of the park being owned by the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. The complete lack of concern, professionalism, and accountability was unacceptable.

Entrance

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Their salad was giant!

Madisonville Equestrian Center

4.2

(5 reviews)

19.5 mi

If someone asked me if they should start taking lessons at Madisonville Equestrian Center-I would…read moredefinitely recommend! Ms. Zoe Ann has been around horses her entire life and doesn't mess around, but is always so nice. Everyone is so kind and welcoming and the horses are in great shape. I love taking lessons and going to camp because you learn so much and have so much fun! The barn and pastures are well-kept and there is a huge arena to ride in with plenty of jumps. I've been riding here for about 3 years now and don't regret coming here at all

The stalls hadn't been mucked out in days and fresh sawdust was just thrown on top of dirty…read moreshavings. The water in the troughs was stagnant and had mosquito larvae in it. The "paddock" that had four horses in it had no fresh water, shade, or grass, instead it was full of stagnant muddy water. There was a horse in a pen that was unable to move because there was no room. Zoe Ann snapped at my daughter when my daughter was trying to explain something to her. My daughter is six and it was her birthday. This place is disgusting. They took pictures of my children without me knowing and posted them to Facebook too.

We compete at horse shows

Pony Party Fun

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The Pool Club

4.7

(21 reviews)

44.9 mi

I really enjoyed this pool club experience. My hotel didn't have a pool so I bought a pool pass for…read morethe day here. The pool passes cost about $25 except on Friday. It's $35. I ended up going on a Friday and to my surprise, it wasn't terribly overpacked. However, I did get there quite early just as they opened. I was disappointment that I was not allowed to have a lounge chair, I was only allowed to have a couch spot that was further from the pool. Other than that, I loved the decor, the drinks and apps. I appreciated that they offered free available water and clean restrooms. They even supplied nice towels so you don't need to bring one if you're on a day pass. It also had a beautiful rooftop view. I'd definitely go back.

So I had a gin lemon mocktail to start, which really just tasted like a sweet lemonade... But after…read morethat one I switched to alcohol drinks - they were so delicious! I got a Tally Me Banana m, which was really nicely balanced between bitter and sweet and a hint of citrus. And then I got a chocolate spicy orange frozen cocktail... I wish I could find it somewhere on their website but I couldn't-- because I would love to try to re-create this at home! The pool bar server that I had two nights in a row was really amazing. The chicken wings were pretty good too. But the vibes... All the vibes were so relaxing and they had a really great DJ on Sunday. Definitely check their website because they have live music regularly.

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Nice place to just walk and talk with friends...or play Pokemon Go.

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