BREC - Expressway Park

Unlock your child’s creativity! 🎨✨
Give your little artist a place to imagine, create, and grow with our FREE after-school art programs! From painting to crafts, your child will explore fun and creativity through hands-on projects.

SmARTies (Ages 8-12)
📍Milton J. Womack + Art Studio at Baringer Road Park
🗓️ Tuesdays + Wednesdays | 🕐 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Little SmARTies (Ages 6-7)
📍Milton J. Womack | 🕐 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

What are you excited about your little one learning the most? Let us know in the comments!

Spaces are limited, register today!

🔗 Little Smarties: brec.org/calendar/detail/little-smarties.
🔗 Smarties: brec.org/calendar/detail/smarties.

Lace up those skates! It’s time for Roller Jam! 🛼✨
Join us for an afternoon of music fun, and roller skating at Extreme Sports Park! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for all ages (5+) to learn, skate and enjoy.

🎶 Do you have a favorite roller skating song? Drop it in the comments!

📍Extreme Sports Park at Perkins Road Community Park
🗓️ Nov. 21 | 🕐 12-3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE!

🔗 Learn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/roller-jam.

A new chapter could be ahead for City-Brooks Community Park!

BREC is seeking $22.4 million in state funding toward a proposed $28 million recreation and aquatic center in Old South Baton Rouge. The project would bring BREC’s first indoor swimming pool, and create space for recreation and community programs throughout the year

Read the full announcement and learn more about the proposed project at brec.org/news/stateinvestment.

Got a curious toddler? 👀🌿
Bring them to Nature Pioneers! Your little explorer will join our Conservation staff for short hikes, games, puppets, storytelling, snacks, and more. Each class explores a different theme through fun indoor and outdoor adventures.

📍Frenchtown Conservation Area
🗓️Nov. 13 | 🕐 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
🎟️ $10
👤 Ages: 2-6

🔗 Learn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/nature-pioneers.

Get a taste of nature in your own backyard! 🥾✨
The trails are calling at Bayou Manchac Park! Enjoy scenic views and a chance to see the beauty of Bayou Manchac up close.

Before you head out, remember these tips:
💧 Stay hydrated to keep your energy up.
♻️ Don’t litter! Keep nature clean.
🦜 Respect wildlife and observe from a safe distance.

What’s your go-to trail snack? Let us know in the comments!

🔗 Plan your visit today: brec.org/facility/Manchac.

Want to explore BREC and our facilities? 🚌💚
Join us for Field Trip Fridays! Bring your lunch, friends, and curiosity for a day of adventure at Magnolia Mound!

Meet us at Milton J. Womack, hop on the bus, and explore one of the oldest houses in Baton Rouge. History buffs, it’s the perfect time to learn and discover with friends!

🗓️ Dec. 4 | 🕐 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
👤 Ages: 55+

🔗 Spots are limited, register now: brec.org/calendar/detail/friday-field-trips-magnolia-mound.

Get ready to glow and play! 🏀🦵✨
Join us for Glow in the Park where glow-in-the-dark team sports take center stage! Gather your team and get ready for kickball and basketball under the lights.

What sport do you want to see glow-in-the-dark? Let us know in the comments.

📍T.D. Bickham + Jackson Community Park + Kernan Avenue Park
🗓️ Nov. 10 + 19 + 24

🔗Jackson Community Park: brec.org/calendar/detail/glow-in-the-park-jackson-community-park.
🔗 T.D. Bickham: brec.org/calendar/detail/glow-in-the-park-td-bickham.
🔗 Kernan: brec.org/calendar/detail/glow-in-the-park-kernan-avenue-park.

Get hands-on with history! 📖✨
Bring your child to Hands-on History at the Mound, a NEW program designed to make history come alive through interactive crafts!

This month, we’re creating corn husks and cloth dolls, followed by a themed presentation and demonstration. Each child will take home their very own handmade craft!

📍Magnolia Mound
🗓️ Nov. 7 | 🕐 10-11:30 a.m.
🎟️ $10

Register now: brec.org/calendar/detail/hands-on-history-at-the-mound.

At BREC, we’re redefining our culture to serve you better. We’re committed to putting our community first and creating spaces where everyone thrives. Learn more about our vision from Superintendent Dr. Brooks Williams: brec.org/news/ourculture.

Parents, ready to spark your child’s creativity? 🔍🎨
Join BREC Art’s Art Adventures for a one-of-a-kind experience where art meets nature.

This time, we’re heading to Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to meet some cold-blooded reptiles then let their imagination run wild as they create a collaged lizard home!

Tag a parent who would love this! Who’s ready to explore?

🗓️ Nov. 21 | 🕐 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Ages: 8-12

🔗 Sign up now: brec.org/calendar/detail/art-adventure-at-bluebonnet-swamp.

Art Adventure at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center | BREC This Art Adventure will take us to the Bluebonnet Swamp to meet some cold-blooded, scaly reptiles! After we meet our lizard friends, participants will create a collaged lizard home showcasing their new friend!