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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 » -
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 »