Forest Community Park

13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

225-752-1853

115.62 Acres - This park is located in the southeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Forest Community Park serves a larger geographic area than a neighborhood park and is designed to engage the entire family for a whole day. Higher levels of maintenance, security, and recreational opportunities are offered at community parks. BREC reopened the park in 2010. It features re-defined vehicular and pedestrian circulation throughout the park while improving upon the existing baseball/softball fields and the recreation center. The park hosts a variety of features.PavilionForest Community Park has two pavilions available to rent. Pavilion 1 is 18’x 24’ with 3 tables, a capcity of 25, and electrical capabilities. Pavilion 2 is 20' x 24' with 3 tables and a capacity of 25Raising Canes Dog ParkEveryone has a howling good time at the second Raising Canes' Dog Park to open in the parish. Rules and regulations for dogs and their humans are at the entry gate.FishingHours of Operation: Sunrise to sunsetBREC offers bank fishing only, no motorized boats. No trout lines. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries laws must be followed. TrailsSoft peat gravel walking and running trails are located throughout the park. Community PlaygroundA large community playground hosts a variety of slides, equipment and climbing aparatus on artifical footing. No more sandy shoes or bottoms! Parents are welcome to join in the play or sit comfortably nearby to watch their child interact with other children.Splash PadAll BREC Splash Pads are open from April-October.The splash pad is an interactive water play area with no standing water. This splash pad is activated with the green push button on the light blue pole in the splash pad area.Spray features will run for approximately 2-3 minutes and turn OFF. Pushing the button will re-engage the system. Tennis CenterThe renovated Tennis Center features a pro shop and 11 lighted tennis courts.Amenities:Ball/Multi-Purpose Field (Lighted)Basketball - Indoor CourtDog ParkLakePavilionPlaygroundRecreation CenterSpray PadTennis Court (Lighted)Walking Track/Loop – Outdoor

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