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Perkins Road Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 775 Google reviews · Running trail in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Perkins Road 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.
Neighborhood area with a skate park, BMX & bike tracks & a rock-climbing wall, plus a playground.
What runners say about Perkins Road Community Park
“Very well kept up and it's a clean family atmosphere to bring your kids And it's plenty of room for your kids to do whatever they want”
“Nice, peaceful, beautiful place in nature just to hang out with my little kiddo.”
“There are picnic tables to sit and enjoy crawfish and small pavilions to have a bday party or just chill in the shade.”
“The park is clean and very family-friendly.”
This park is for everyone! Skaters, bikers, hikers, photographers, athletes, runners, walkers, rock climbers, picnicers, explorers, moms, dads, children, there's a spot for you here. There are restaurants that you can walk to safely. The park is clean and very family-friendly.
Great park with tons of activities and great walking paths. They have everything you need for skating or extreme biking. They also have a rockwall and a stocked fishing pond. Further down they have a great river walk and a nice outdoor work out area.
Obsessed with this park. You can hike, walk, run. They have everything. The kids playground is fun for the kiddos. We always have a good time every time we go.
This is a great park for kids (and adults). The skatepark, dirt bike trails, sports fields, and playground make this place an adventure all can enjoy. There are picnic tables to sit and enjoy crawfish and small pavilions to have a bday party or just chill in the shade. The rock wall is unfortunately rarely (never?
Trail conditions & character
“There is a small playground near the stadium where we stop for restroom breaks and for the kiddo to play for a while.”
“Nice, peaceful, beautiful place in nature just to hang out with my little kiddo.”
“There are picnic tables to sit and enjoy crawfish and small pavilions to have a bday party or just chill in the shade.”
“This place is always clean from the parking lot to the walking trails to the restrooms.”
Plan your run at Perkins Road Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrec.org
- Phone(225) 766-5209
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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