From what I understand, there are major renovations being completed at this park and the adjacent…read moreBaton Rouge zoo. Our family plans to go back once the weather gets a little bit cooler. There is a brand new entrance to the zoo, which goes through the Greenwood Community Park. Also, several of the zoo exhibits have been upgraded, which was badly needed.

This place is pretty awesome. It's a huge park with a lake and a tennis court and a golf course and…read morea rec center and a play area for kids. Like it literally has EVERYTHING! Did I mention you can rent a kayak, canoe or paddle board for the lake and they have bikes you can rent too?! I had been looking up kayak rentals and they were all 40 minutes or more away and cost double even with a groupon. Then I happened to find this place and felt like I'd hit the jackpot. Not only did we kayak but we also rode bikes and played around like big kids. It was an awesome experience. The staff on hand was helpful resourceful and fun. They coached us through boarding, un boarding, and maneuvering our kayak. They definitely made us feel welcomed and want to come back.

Too family photos here in the botanical garden. Very nice park for photos. They do have a few…read moreshaded areas but not enough for me I don't like being directly in the sun.

If you're getting your police business done, I'd recommend stopping by. It's spacious and has an…read moreexcellent botanical garden.

What a hidden gem!! We went for a walking tour scheduled through BREC, not quite sure where we were…read moregoing. Oh my goodness. There is a huge trail system there, that doubles as a bike trail. There is also a rec center, restrooms and a baseball field, as well as an outdoor pavilion. I would highly encourage anyone looking for a new place to explore to come to this park.

I won't soon forget my first mountain bike ride here. I must have been the first to ride the trail…read moreafter several weeks of rain. It had been dry long enough for the trail to toughen up, but also long enough for hundreds of banana spiders to build webs across the trail. My next visit was much better. Unfortunately, there is significant damage to the trail. Both bridges across the bayou are washed out. Several sections of trail have sink holes large enough to swallow an inattentive rider. Standing water across sections of the trail means that drainage or bridges are needed. According to the map, the trail goes through the grass field, which is totally overgrown.

This park is filled with historic tidbits and gems about Louisiana. You can tell the park is well…read moretaken care of. It's quiet & has a nice location right next to a lake. I would be back to walk my dog.

Lovely park right next to the capitol buildings. Lovely old oaks shading parts. A lot of statues,…read morethe Liberty Bell replica is here as is the Old Arsenal Museum. Come take a walk outside.