They have a baby kangaroo that we were able to pet as well as soon other cool baby animals. My…read moregrandsons loved it !

We drove for two and a half hours only to find a sign taped by the door stating that they are only…read moredoing bus tours, not drive thru. We have an autistic child that we cant have around people. Which is why we wanted an activity where we could stay in our own car. No notice on their webpage, no Facebook post.

Compton Park is one of the best parks in Alexandria that I've been to so far. The ambience is nice…read moreand the park is clean for the most part.. the people we've run into while walking were very nice and hospitable. Compton Park is a great place to visit for a nice walk..

This park has a small parking lot and is a park that is known for it trails and happens to have a…read moresmall playground. The playground is half decent. It has a ship themed jungle gym that has a couple of slides. It is on a rubbery mat surface that is worn and has seen better days. The park is relatively well maintained, even though there are some areas that can use a little attention. There are 3 different paved trails that can bu used for jogging or walking. One of the trails has an observation deck off of the side of it that is nice, but you can see where they removed some graffiti from the wood. The deck overlooks a marsh area. The park has benches around the playground area and along the trails and has lots of green area to play catch or run around. The lawn is very well maintained and there is decent lighting along the trails. The park is dog friendly, if they are on a leash. I like this park, but it could be a little cleaner and the playground could be a bit bigger. This is a nice park to walk/run around to clear your head and/or take in the day.

We love the Treehouse. It is a local treasure. The working model train is always a hit with my…read morelittle boy. He also loves the fire truck on the playground and the police car inside! There are so many cute and fun AND educational things to do there!!!

I love the treehouse especially all the new toddler section and sensory area for autistic childrenread more

Our favorite local place to camp. Great spots with shade. Love the waterfront spots. Braces are a…read moreplus. If you can't find a spot online, maybe try calling the office. That has worked for us before.

I used to really love coming here to camp. I've been camping here for over 40 years. However, our…read morelast 2 stays but most especially this one is ridiculous. The amount of lack of consideration for fellow campers is horrendous. There is no one on site to call to ask for reinforcements of the rules. It's currently midnight and I hear people singing across the park. Our neighbors have finally gone to bed or moved to another campsite. The speed of golf carts and those of little kids driving them is crazy. This is a great place if you want to party but if you are looking for quiet peaceful decompression DON'T come here. You'll be even more stressed out.

Beautiful and fun!!! Multiple sets of playground equipment…read more There's a pool too!! There's a plane when you first drive in. There's ample parking too

The park is very spacious and well kept. They have a gym, play ground, picnic area, baseball…read morefields, and even a pool. It is always patrolled by an BREC employee. It is really busy during the summer time.

This wee zoo always delivers! I grew up in the area and visited this zoo dozens of times as a…read morechild, and again when I brought my nephews to the zoo for a fun day out. I have not been to this zoo in about five years until this visit. My mother and I went to the zoo to see the new panther kitten but it wasn't on display that day which was disappointing but not unexpected. This zoo is well maintained, offers the usual array of animals (otters, lions, a wide variety of birds), and specializes in the Louisiana exhibit, which I always like to see. You can get food to feed the gigantic koi in the river running through the zoo at the gift shop for some fun but be sure to recycle the cup when you are finished. Staff does a great job of keeping the zoo clean, and the caretakers will answer any questions you have about the animals. I love this zoo and know you will too. Enjoy the zoo!

We were visiting from Ohio and found the cutest little zoo to take the grandkids to…read more (Alexandria Zoological Park) free parking, very reasonably priced to get in, mostly shaded walkways, and the best part.....It wasnt crowded!!! We saw maybe 5 other people the couple hours we were there. We were there at noon on a Thursday.

Buhlow Lake is beautiful place to relax enjoy sunrise or a sunset. Nice Picnic tables and areas to…read moreenjoy a quiet meal by yourself or with friends or family. Something about lakes, reservoirs the water has a calming relaxing atmosphere!! Check it out relax

Always a wonderful experience. Perfect for solitude or family outings. Park for children, Fishing…read moreboating hiking. Plenty of open space. Plenty of fishing around back of lake as well. Just an awesome park ... only no overnight camping...

This would be a 5 star rating if they did even the bare minimum of maintenance. It's such a nice…read morepark, but because no one is fixing the little broken things here & there it has obviously seen better days. Everything is rusted, you can barely play any of the sensory instruments bc the sticks you used to play them are no longer attached to the strings. Which is such a an easy fix. There were a ton of spots where the asphalt has been torn away at so it's like having potholes on a playground. Definitely a let down.

Everything was perfect! Highly recommended for families of all ages and abilities. From the parking…read moreto the food, we wanted for nothing!

Took my children here a while back, had no issues and the staff seemed very nice. I see some…read morereviews here are negative because of social media posts, those "Karens" have thin skin and nothing better to do. The fact remains that this place is a fun place for children, period!

Great place for young kids! They had so much fun! Will definitely go again. The staff was super!read more

Cane River Creole National Historical Park made for an interesting COVID-19 quarantine virtual…read moretour. Thanks to OnCell for sponsoring it. The virtual tour currently comprises of a simple, obscure link embedded in the word "app" on the webpage titled "Oakland Cell Phone Tour." The National Park Service (NPS) webmaster or whatever they are called these days needs to make this link more relevant and easier to find as they have done for other parks' main pages: https://www.nps.gov/cari/planyourvisit/oakland-cell-phone-tour.htm So it's a very simplistic "virtual tour." In actuality, it's a cell phone tour with a few photos of the buildings and landmarks that narrators describe as you would if you visited Cane River Creole NHP in the flesh with a map to guide you. Guided tours with an NPS staff member are also available when a pandemic hasn't plagued our great country. Their schedule is a bit lengthy to repost, so I suggest you call or visit their website ahead of time. The park encompasses two former plantations, Oakland and Magnolia, that are spread out near the Cane River in Louisiana. What was left behind pales in comparison to what the plantations must have looked like so long. The Creole people were extraordinarily clever at using their natural habitat to survive. Overall, I enjoyed learning about the history of this beautiful, live oak-lined area... especially "bousillage" (a mix of mud, Spanish moss, and/or animal hair used in architecture), the Pigeonniers, the Bottle Gardens, the Punkah fan, and the Overseer's house. TIPS - the Magnolia main house is still owned by the 7th generation of the LeCompte family and is not part of the park, thus, is off-limits to the public + the Oakland main house is guided tours only

Great time with good people! We took a private trip, and it was absolutely fantastic. The owner was…read moreso friendly, and our guide was fabulous! If you are thinking about going, DO IT!