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.

The people are extremely nice here. We have a Sewing Group that shows here on Wednesday and the…read morepeople there have gone out of their way to accommodate us. We always enjoy being there with friends. I look forward to my Wednesdays at BREC.

Great park with lots of shade, a pavilion, a picnic table, two long slides, climbing equipment and…read morebridges. There is a recreational building, soccer fields, and tennis courts back here as well. Very fun for the kids! Also, Further back are baseball fields.

What a wonderful hidden gem! Located across from the Santa Maria golf course, this park is always…read moreclean, lots of shade, picnic tables, water refill station, and great play structure for kids. We love this park!

I love this park. I have been twice so far, and it is a really pretty place to spend some time on a…read morenice day, especially if you enjoy fishing. Both times I went, I was with a large groups of kids to fish. It is a bit out of the way, so I would suggest going when you want to spend a good bit of time outdoors. They have bathrooms just a short walk from the fishing ponds, and they were clean both times I went there, though I think the paper towel dispensers were empty the first time I visited. They have a nice pavilion with a good number of tables where we had plenty of room to eat and enjoy the weather.

I was impressed during my first visit to River Bend Park. The playground equipment for children was…read morenice and updated, the tennis courts and basketball court were well kept, and the best part of it all was the surrounding woods! This park is not just a big open space. Nature has been preserved, which makes it a pretty place to visit. I would recommend coming here for a walk, or to let your kids play and explore.

This public BREC park is nestled inside a quiet neighborhood, but it's easy to get to by car (or…read morefoot if you happen to live in River Bend). It's a peaceful place with lots of trees and open spaces. There's a tennis court, covered picnic table area, water fountain, benches, two sandy playgrounds, and a walking loop. No restrooms. Recently they built a nice scenic pathway that takes you through the trees to Farr Park, and from there it's a straight shot to the levee- another nice walk and good place to see the sunset. Park is open during daylight hours.

I love north park! This is such a great park to do a variety of things. I've brought my girlfriend…read morehere to do yoga on a beautiful sunny day, I've fed the kooky geese and ducks that are cohabiting the pond, and I will usually come here for a quick 30 minute walk or run. I love north park because of the fact that there is a ton of space for activities like soccer/football/frisbee/running/yoga you name it. There is also tons of parking every time I've come to visit. I believe north park has the capabilities to be a great stop in Denham Springs for a majority of your outdoor adventures.

My best friend and i were having a nice picnic until it got dark and we decided to just hang out in…read moremy car and listen to music. We were unaware that the park closes at 10pm and a worker came up to the window and started yelling at us. He was very rude even though we were apologizing and being very polite. He also threatened to call the sheriff on us if we didnt leave within 5 minutes. We're teenage girls btw. Also a swing is broken and most of them are too low to the ground and the restrooms are so disgusting. There is an ant pile in one of the stalls! Worst park i've ever been to.

TLDR: Do yourself (and your furry friend(s)) a favor and check out Burbank Dog Park! You'll leave…read morewith incredibly happy and tired dogs every time! In moving to Baton Rouge from out of state, I was excited when I learned that the Burbank Dog Park was a short drive from my new house. I have two German Shepherd mixed breeds who love running and playing, and while our backyard is a decent size, having the potential to run in a 6-acre dog park sounded amazing! This park does not disappoint! The park is surprisingly clean with a 1/4 mile walking path. Everyone that I have encountered during our visits thus far has been friendly and I have not seen any misbehavior (from dogs or people)! In addition to the main space, there is a dedicated small dog section (separate entrance) and within the main space, there is a section with agility course activities (which I would love my dogs to try, but they are definitely not interested!). There is also a separate entrance to a section with a pond, but we have not yet explored this. The main space includes a dog water station and a gazebo with two picnic tables to enjoy some shade. Outside of the park is a dog wash station. There is plenty of parking! The only minor complaint is that there is not much shade other than the gazebo. There are trees, but none too close to the walking path, making it very hot; early morning or before close are ideal times to go (at least in the summer...which is probably obvious to anyone reading this). Note that the the Burbank Dog Park is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

LOVE this park. Took my dog for the first time today, it was almost poop-free which is so hard to…read morefind in a dog park. It is also huge, probably the biggest dog park I have ever been to. It has an overhang for shade and very peaceful. Met some great people with friendly dogs. There are 3 sections, little dogs, big dogs and one with a pond. It's the best dog park I have ever been to. They also have baby pools for dogs! My dog was there and had the time of her life today!!

If you are not familiar with all that BREC has to offer, you are clearly missing out! Gosh, where…read moredo I start? Whether you are looking for a fishing pond, a rock climbing wall or a kids summer camp, you've come to the right place. BREC operates so much of what goes on in Baton Rouge's parks and recreation programs. I have had the chance to enjoy many of them. Just down the street from where I live, there is a really cool skate park, where one could do some pretty gnarly tricks using a skateboard + there is a rock wall for climbing enthusiasts and so much more. If you are looking for recreational activities like tennis or golf, you'll find it within BREC, too. During the summertime, my daughter enjoys some of the camps they offer for the young ones. Again, there are so many, but from the ones she has done, she did enjoy history camp (at Magnolia Mound) and swamp camp (at The Bluebonnet Swamp). So, whatever it is that you may enjoy and fancy, go check out all that BREC has to offer in your neighborhood. No matter where you are in Baton Rouge, BREC is surely to offer something for you and your family to love.

Brec has a lot to offer, check out their website and you will be pleasantly surprised. Easter…read moreevents, zoo, waterparks, tennis courts, library, summer camps, karate lessons, and so much more. They are the king of Baton Rouge recreation.