BREC has named a new interim superintendent, Janet Simmons, who will begin her new role on June 1. The current superintendent ...

The bill aimed at altering the makeup of the BREC Commission is one step away from becoming law. House Bill 86, authored by ...

When they head to the polls next month, East Baton Rouge Parish residents will be faced with two tax renewals for BREC. The taxes fund the parish's parks, the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Liberty Lagoon ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson says a 10-year plan with goals of making upgrades to area parks and recreation facilities is about equity. Wilson said the goal of ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB ... participants to share and provide feedback on emerging priority needs for BREC’s parks, greenways, programs, and facilities. The public will be able to provide ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two bills filed for the upcoming Louisiana legislative session could bring significant changes to the operations of BREC, the agency that manages parks and ...

It's no secret Baton Rouge has a lot of parks ... council also provided the framework for “Imagine your Parks 3,” BREC’s 10-year master plan centered around equity and investing in underfund ...

BREC could become part of the East Baton Rouge city-parish government under a proposal filed Thursday in the state Legislature, where a prior attempt to dismantle the parks agency failed several ...

(WAFB) - Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation system is offering multiple ways for you to work on your fitness goals and enjoy interesting outdoor activities in the new year. According to BREC ...

Most people drive past Louisiana's premier urban nature center daily without knowing it exists. Bluebonnet Swamp houses rare ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – BREC superintendent Carolyn McKnight pitched ... adding water and amusement parks, soccer fields, horseback riding trails and more. She believes it is part of an ...

He believes the tax is crucial to maintaining a quality standard of living in Baton Rouge. According to a 2023 study by the Trust for Public Lands on BREC’s website, the parks bring in over $300 ...