BREC could become part of the East Baton Rouge city-parish government under a proposal filed Thursday in the state Legislature, where a prior attempt to dismantle the parks agency failed several ...

It's no secret Baton Rouge has a lot of parks ... council also provided the framework for “Imagine your Parks 3,” BREC’s 10-year master plan centered around equity and investing in underfund ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two bills filed for the upcoming Louisiana legislative session could bring significant changes to the operations of BREC, the agency that manages parks and ...

BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson says the two tax renewals that voters approved in the November election are proof that the ...

Looking for a way to get the family off their screens and into nature? A Baton Rouge Zoo membership is the perfect way to make outdoor time both exciting and effortless. Whether it’s a quick afternoon ...

The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office says an inmate escaped their detention center on Sunday night, Apr. 13. Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away at the age of 24 in Houston, a ...

A Baton Rouge Zoo membership isn’t just about seeing animals—it’s a gateway to year-round learning experiences. With ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is celebrating Southern University by showing off their new jaguar cub, Lacumba III. Early access to the zoo was granted exclusively for Southern ...

One week after state Rep. Dixon McMakin announced plans to file legislation that would change how BREC is managed, Corey Wilson said in late March that he plans to step down as BREC superintendent ...