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  • BREC breakup proposal passed by state senate: Here's what comes next Play Video

    April 6, 2021 8:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A proposal to split the public parks system into separate districts was approved by the state senate Tuesday (May 11). It still needs the backing of the state house. The proposal would split BREC into independent districts and add a park system separately for Saint George,... more »
  • BREC to close playgrounds, dog parks, and restrooms throughout stay-at-home directive

    March 23, 2020 9:56 AM

    EAST BATON ROUGE - BREC has announced that it will close all playgrounds, dog parks, and restrooms throughout the duration of the statewide stay-at-home directive. BREC's six golf courses will assess developments related to the spread of the virus and its own management procedures to determine if options are... more »
  • NJ Governor Christie spotted on closed public beach amid government shutdown

    July 3, 2017 1:30 PM

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie didn't let his state's government shutdown put a damper on his family's weekend plans. Late last week Christie shut down the state's parks, recreation areas, forests and historic sites — including Island Beach State Park and Liberty State Park — over a state budget... more »
  • BREC opens five emergency camps for children while school is out

    August 17, 2016 11:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE – While school is still out and parents across East Baton Rouge Parish are returning to work, the BREC team has opened five emergency camps for children across the parish. Camps are being held at the following locations: Cedar Ridge Park,13300 Cedar Ridge Drive, 70817 Independence... more »
  • One injured, 4 detained in Baker RV park shooting

    July 9, 2016 5:18 PM

    BAKER - Police say one person was injured in a shooting at an RV park in Baker Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened at the Azalea Gardens Mobile Home RV Park around 3 p.m. Saturday. According to Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn, one person was shot in the leg. That... more »
  • BREC skate park closed due to graffiti

    December 21, 2015 12:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - BREC said Monday they are closing the skating portion of their extreme sports park on Perkins Road until graffiti left over the weekend is cleaned up. According to the park's Facebook page someone sprayed the word "chap" at the park over the weekend. BREC said they've... more »
  • Group creates mini parks to unite community Play Video

    September 18, 2015 6:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance created three different mini parks in an effort to bring the community together and make the Mid City area more attractive. "The idea that we can create a community space that brings the neighborhood together. It not only beautifies the neighborhood but... more »

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