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City-Brooks Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,124 Google reviews · Running trail in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City-Brooks Community Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Recreation destination & dog park with tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool & a fishing lake.
What runners say about City-Brooks Community Park
“We enjoyed this very quite city park with huge old live oak trees in a nice picnic area with very clean toilet facilities.”
“Beautiful scenery to find inspiration, If you like me and looking to spark your creativity!”
This is a very pretty partial park. Most of it is to the side of the streets and to the sides of the golf course that runs in the middle of it. This is a park more so for anyone looking to walk their pets, go golfing, play tennis or go to the art gallery. When the art gallery is open.
Its a beautiful park, maybe the best in BR. Go for a walk or bike ride, or just have a picnic with a good friend. Don't forget about the art gallery. Nice exhibits and its free.
Gorgeous place to walk, run, or bike. There is a picnic area across the street near the dog park, too. The tennis courts looked nice and there is also a golf course. Beautiful Oak Trees all around.
It's an awesome part I was so surprised at how big it was and how many other dogs were all just running around playing I suggested to anyone I will be back with my pitbull!
Trail conditions & character
“It's an awesome part I was so surprised at how big it was and how many other dogs were all just running around playing I suggested to anyone I will be back with my pitbull!”
“Beautiful scenery to find inspiration, If you like me and looking to spark your creativity!”
“I wish I would have bring my off and a little solar light but dedication enjoyed the night.”
Plan your run at City-Brooks Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrec.org
- Phone(225) 272-9200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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