If you live in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, you may already be familiar with Greenwood Community Park, one of the largest community parks in the area. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re going to want to move this park to the top of your bucket list this year. This family-friendly park in Louisiana truly has something for everyone to enjoy.

You’ll find Greenwood Community Park just on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, close to Baker, Louisiana.

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Clocking in at almost 400 acres, it’s one of the largest parks in the Baton Rouge Park system.

Derek Rayburn/Google The park is maintained by BREC, a parks and recreation service that oversees more than 170 parks and nature centers in East Baton Rouge Parish.

You could spend the entire day exploring this beautiful park.

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Strolling the nature trails is an absolute must.

Staci Brimer/Google The Bayou-Cypress Lake Trail will lead you on a scenic journey through the park and even give you a little history lesson along the way! You’ll learn about how the area was used during WWII as an ammunition depot.

The 18-acre lake is perfect for kayaking.

Josh Jolly/Google You can rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard from the park and set off on an aquatic adventure.

Fishing is also very popular here.

Kemikah Bryant/Google Drop a line from the dock and see what you reel in.

The park is designed for nature lovers of all ages and includes both a community playground and a senior playground.

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There are plenty of benches and picnic tables peppered around to sit back and relax while the kids run around and play.

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During the summer months, the splash pad is just perfect for cooling off on a hot day.

Randall Barringer/Google The splash pad is open from April to October.

If you’re looking to get your blood pumping, the park also has multiple tennis courts, including pickleball courts, an 18-hole golf course, a 9-hole golf course, and even an 18-hole disc golf course.

Staci Brimer/Google The fun never stops!

Of course, there’s nothing more relaxing than finding a secluded spot to sit back and watch the clouds dance on the water’s reflection.

Tombo Twofeet/All Trails Greenwood Community Park is free to enjoy, you’ll only need to pay for any rentals you’d like. It’s open daily from dawn until dusk.

For more information, visit BREC’s website. Have you ever visited Greenwood Community Park? Let us know in the comments!

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The park is maintained by BREC, a parks and recreation service that oversees more than 170 parks and nature centers in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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Staci Brimer/Google

The Bayou-Cypress Lake Trail will lead you on a scenic journey through the park and even give you a little history lesson along the way! You’ll learn about how the area was used during WWII as an ammunition depot.

Josh Jolly/Google

You can rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard from the park and set off on an aquatic adventure.

Kemikah Bryant/Google

Drop a line from the dock and see what you reel in.

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The splash pad is open from April to October.

The fun never stops!

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Greenwood Community Park is free to enjoy, you’ll only need to pay for any rentals you’d like. It’s open daily from dawn until dusk.

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Address: Greenwood Community Park, 13350 LA-19, Baker, LA 70714, USA