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It is the BREC mission to provide parks and recreational opportunities for all the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish.BREC operates public park and recreation facilities and programs throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. This award-winning agency is a member of NRPA (The National Recreation and Park Association) and has been nationally accredited and recognized as one of America's premier recreation and park departments. BREC maintains 184 neighborhood parks that feature a wide variety of quality facilities with family-oriented leisure activities for all ages and population groups.The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge was created by a State Legislative Act in 1946 as a separate and distinct body whose purpose is to develop, maintain and operate public park and recreational properties and facilities for all the people in East Baton Rouge Parish. BREC is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and does not operate under the City-Parish Government.Programs, facilities and services of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge are available to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.Visit us at www.brec.org

My Interests

Parks, recreation, special facilities, golf, tennis, league sports, cycling, aquatics, extreme sports, outreach, special events, senior programs, wellness and therapeutic recreation, fitness, disc golf, nature programs and much more!

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My Blog

Join BREC for a Picnic in the Park

BREC invites family and friends to participate in "Family Day at the Park," on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m.  2 p.m. at BREC's Hamilton Park, 16200 Hamilton Ave.   Family and friends will exper...
Posted by BREC on Fri, 09 May 2008 10:46:00 PST

Register for BRECs Fifth Annual IronKid Triathlon

Don't forget to register for BREC's  fifth annual IronKid Triathlon held on Saturday, June 14 at BREC's Howell Park, located at 5509 Winbourne Ave.. The IronKid is for all interested children age...
Posted by BREC on Mon, 05 May 2008 11:11:00 PST

Free Admission to BRECs Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, located at 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway, is set to offer a free admission day to commemorate its 11th anniversary. The celebration will take place on May 17 fro...
Posted by BREC on Thu, 01 May 2008 09:05:00 PST

Join BREC and the YMCA for Summer Fun in the Sun

Looking for a Great Summer Job? Visit the YMCA of the Capital Area Aquatics Job Fair 5/3/200810:00 AM1:00 pm Jefferson Highway Park Pool8133 Jefferson Highway Howell Park Pool5509 Winbourne Avenue 5/...
Posted by BREC on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:51:00 PST

City Park Grand Opening!

  The Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish (BREC) announced today that construction at City Park is nearing completion and the park is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, May 3...
Posted by BREC on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:05:00 PST

Be a Part of BRECs Spring Dodgeball League

BREC’s Recreation Department invites you to join in on its spring dodgeball league. The league will take place on Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. at BREC’sFarr Park, 6402 River Rd. This leagu...
Posted by BREC on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:17:00 PST

BRECs Independence Park Spring Theatre Classes

BREC's Independence Park Theatre 7800 Independence Blvd. (225) 216-0660 Spring Classes 2008 (Classes are on Tuesdays) March 4 - April 29, 2008   Acting I: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grades 1 ...
Posted by BREC on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:07:00 PST

Celebrate Thanksgiving with BRECs Autumn Harvest Camp

Celebrate Thanksgiving with BREC's Autumn Harvest Camp Celebrate Thanksgiving with BREC's Autumn Harvest Camp on November 19 and 20 at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway...
Posted by BREC on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:03:00 PST

Blast off with Highland Road Park Observatorys 10th Anniversary Celebration

Blast off with Highland Road Park Observatory's 10th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate 10 years of space discovery with the BREC-LSU-BRAS Highland Road Park Observatory on November 17 from 2 p.m.  12...
Posted by BREC on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:01:00 PST

Its not too late to...Volunteer with BRECs Haunted Forest!

The trail is marked, the pumpkins have been ordered and the decorating has begun& the only thing missing is you! Haunted Forest is free and open to the public and will take place at Forest Park Oct. ...
Posted by BREC on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:52:00 PST