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Facility Information
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a 103-acre
facility dedicated to connecting people with nature through conservation, education, recreation and tourism. More than one mile of gravel paths and boardwalks link varied habitats where visitors might see a variety of wildflowers, insects, birds, small animals, amphibians and reptiles. Programs are offered throughout the year including school field trips, holiday and summer camps, toddler time, birding sessions, special events, facility rentals and more. Admission fees apply.
Conservation Areas
BREC’s Conservation Department is dedicated to complete its mission through the Natural Resource Management Plan in order to better the lives of East Baton Rouge Parish residents. The goals of BREC's Conservation Department are to promote recreation and education activities focusing on appreciation and understanding of the natural environment; protect unique and historically representative habitats within East Baton Rouge Parish; and to reduce the loss of species.
brec.org/conservation
Hours of Operation :
Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise noted.
Locations :
BLACKWATER CONSERVATION AREA (62 acres) 9385 Blackwater Road, 70814
FRENCHTOWN CONSERVATION AREA (496 acres) 17819 Frenchtown Road, Central, 70739
DOYLE’S BAYOU PARK (97 acres)
7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road, Zachary, 70791
SANDY CREEK COMMUNITY PARK (386 acres) Carson Road, Pride, 70770
HOOPER ROAD PARK (150 acres) 6261 Hooper Road, 70811
KENDALWOOD RD. PARK (85 acres) 26501 Kendalwood Rd., 70817
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER (103 acres) 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, 70810
Hours of Operation :
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Hours of Operation :
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy Brec.org/swamp
225-757-8905
BREC On the geaux Mobile Recreation
BREC on the Geaux is a traveling recreation program designed to provide recreational activities in East Baton Rouge Parish’s underserved communities. The program operates year-round from two colorful, 14 foot box trucks loaded with a variety of physically active game equipment for all ages and ability levels.
BREC on the Geaux is available for school recess, after school programs, camps, health related community events. However, priority is given to events held in underserved communities. The mobile units may also be reserved for events held at BREC facilities or approved public locations.
For more information about BREC on the Geaux services or to download a reservation form:
brec.org/breconthegeaux 225-272-9200
Cohn Arboretum
This beautifully landscaped, heavily wooded land is used for the preservation and study of native plants and flora from other areas. BREC’s Cohn Arboretum is free and open to the public and features more than 300 species of native and adaptable trees and shrubs, a fruit orchard, butterfly garden and bamboo collection. Amenities include pamphlets, paved walkways, self-guided and guided tours. A one-mile paved trail circles the lake and another lake skirts a wooded area. Both are wheelchair accessible.
12206 Foster Road 225-620-0550 Brec.org/cohn