The best parks & outdoor spots in Baton Rouge

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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City-Brooks Community Park is your do-it-all backyard with a popular dog park, tennis and ball fields, a 50-acre fishing lake, a walking…

1515 Dalrymple Dr · ✓ checked Jul 31

City-Brooks Community Park is your do-it-all backyard with a popular dog park, tennis and ball fields, a 50-acre fishing lake, a walking loop and a classic 9-hole golf course. Pick your lane this week, get some fresh air, then act like you planned it all along.

From the Baton Rouge newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Jackson Community Park

Parks & Outdoors

Featuring a playground, splash pad, picnic tables, and basketball courts, this park is popular with kids.

12250 Sullivan Rd

Featuring a playground, splash pad, picnic tables, and basketball courts, this park is popular with kids.

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Highland Road Splash Pad

Parks & Outdoors

Large public park which boasts a splash area, basketball courts and disc golf.

14024 Highland Rd

Large public park which boasts a splash area, basketball courts and disc golf.

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Forest Community Park

Parks & Outdoors

Popular park for families and dogs, featuring play areas, tennis courts, and hiking trails.

13900 S Harrells Ferry Rd

Popular park for families and dogs, featuring play areas, tennis courts, and hiking trails.

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