Very nice park with a splash pad for kids, a bicycle/walking trail and several pavilions to gather…read morewith the family. Very nice park in Baton Rouge.

This park is awesome…read more The North Sherwood Forest community park has lots of different things to offer; from the young at heart to the matured at heart. This park looks like it's been revamped and been turned into a very beautiful setting for recreational purposes. A spectacular feature for the park is a very nice and well put together spray ground with playground equipment surrounding. There are lots of seating areas around the spray ground, some open to the sun, others covered by latticework structures, and yet still some close by that are covered. The park has a moon shaped lake with a walkway kind of like a Riverwalk or boardwalk that travels along side of it. There is a dock on one side of the lake ideal for fishing and a protrusion on the boardwalk section also ideal for fishing. There are plenty of public restrooms and water fountains all around the park. There are plenty of grass areas open for play like soccer or hitting baseballs. One of my favorite features is a calisthenics exercise area equipped with stairmaster elliptical leg machines also dip bars, pull up bars, and sit up benches. Another really nice feature is a gigantic, covered sandbox area where parents can sit on benches around the sandbox while children play. BREC has been putting together some extra exceptionally spectacular parks around Baton Rouge. If you get a chance to come experience this park, please do as you will not be disappointed.

Public tennis facility in the mid-city area which offers 11 courts and a hitting wall and also 2…read moreindoor courts. This facility is operated by BREC. Independence park is located where the old airport was located and the indoor courts were constructed in the hangar area and as such there is a low ceiling for those who like to lib the ball. The indoor tennis courts were recently redone and as such are in the best shape it's ever been. The outdoor courts are lined up two within a fence with one set of 3. Each of the tennis courts have benches for the players. There is no water. Also, for the spectator, there are benches near each court which makes it pleasant and somewhat easy to view. In addition to the tennis courts, in this area are meeting rooms which the public may use.

Whew! I'm on a tear! 2nd tennis facility reviews today. Independence Park Tennis Center isn't…read morenearly as nice as Forest Park, but it is MUCH closer to my house. The courts were resurfaced, I guess, mid-last year. While a vast improvement from their previous state, the base of the courts is still in pretty lousy shape. There are quite a few spots where there are cracks or divots that could easily change the trajectory of the ball...unless it's me hitting it, which would result in the ball burying itself in the ground until friction of the surrounding pavement and consequential hole gravel eventually bring the ball to a stop somewhere near the earth's core. (um, that was a joke, I'm really a humble guy...I mean, some of my best friends are me) There are a lot of courts and they have a croquet field and shuffleboard, but the court conditions are really not perfect. One set of courts seems to be on a slope, so you're either serving uphill or downhill. Barely noticeable...but noticeable. It's close to my house, so I'll keep coming.

Likely one of the best of the BREC parks. Large fishing pond that's stocked with catfish in summer…read moreand trout in the winter. Large paved walking trail as well as a wooded, unlaced trail. Also has a dog park and multiple ball parks. Areas able to be reserved for parties. Outdoor exercise equipment included too!

Lovely location for an outdoor birthday party. Beautiful playground equipment. Water splash pad…read morefor the children to cool off. It's October and 98 degrees. Thankfully they have the water to cool off the children.

This is a nice outdoor space. There are walking trails, a "beach" area and a great place to see…read moresome indigenous plants. I've been here before on a guided hike and got learn about the unwanted plants and trees that ended up growing there. I was grateful to see that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was still open to public. Unfortunately, people did not physically distance like I would have wanted them to, but oh well. If you want to get in touch with nature a bit, come check this place out, especially before it gets too hot outside. When we arrived on Sunday, there were a lot of people, but parking was still plentiful. It's closer to Central and north Baton Rouge area. It's also across the street from the famed church Life Tabernacle Church. I can only see myself going back there during the fall and spring months... summertime there will not be happen.

This was a favorite spot for me and my best friend to hang out at. There are two lakes in the front…read morethat many people fish in. There are walking paths great for jogging and taking a stroll through the woods. My favorite part was the man made beach in the back at the comite river. The water only got as deep as my knee. It was nice to just play around in the water and play on the tire swing someone put up. We also liked to sun bathe on the sand bank. Some people made fires there at night. It was a nice and peaceful way to relax. It's a good spot to bring your dogs as well! Be careful though because we have stumbled upon snakes a few times on the trail path to the beach!

We stopped here on our drive for a little picnic and let the kids out to play. There are two…read moreplaygrounds for younger and older kids with swings. There is also a few baseball fields and covered picnic tables to eat. The bathrooms were very clean and it was well taken care of.

Repentance Park is perfect for spring and fall festivals in the area. Many popular community events…read moreare held here. Live After Five has made its home here with free concerts from 5 pm-7 pm every Friday throughout the spring and fall months. I have attended many concerts and festivals here including Live After Five, Blues Fest, Ebb and Flow Fest and more. A lot of people attend the events at Repentance Park so there is usually food trucks and merchandise tables set up. There are paved walkways so it's convenient to get around the park. There is also a fountain which the kids love to use as their own personal splash pad. The views are great being as the park is next to the Louisiana Old State Capital and the Mississippi Riverfront.

I live about ten minutes from here and was surprised to stumble across it online. This place is…read moregreat for a fairly easy hike. The trails are well maintained. The elevation isn't flat but very relaxed opposed to the bluffs a little further west. Definitely recommend for a group outing and it would be great for a scouts to take a trip. Best part is that it's free!

Held annually on Thanksgiving morning, the BR Turkey Trot is a fun one-mile run or 5k run through…read morethe quiet streets of downtown. I love that every year there are tons of families with members of all ages running and walking the routes. It's a fun way for people who don't go downtown much to see the area, and it's a great way to start your day! And another plus, you go down there, you run or walk, you hang around after for pictures and fun, and you still should get home in time to see some of the TV parade and start or finish up your big meal cooking! Best of all, this is a big fundraising race for all sorts of non-profits benefitting children in our community, including Ainsley's Angels and March of Dimes. This race is put on by FreshJunkie Racing, so it's always top notch! Be the family that runs a 5k on a holiday!! It's so much fun!!

Grab your family and "wobble before you gobble" on Thanksgiving day. Well organized and so much…read morefun! Been multiple years and it is always a blast!