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    BREC selects two firms for Greenwood, zoo master plans                                                                                                            https://www.businessreport.com/article/brec-selects-two-firms-greenwood-zoo-master-plans

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Something needs to be done with the Lakes...some want it to return to it's original state ...a Cypress  Swamp

BREC wants to help fund lakes project, but needs ‘others at the table’

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https://www.businessreport.com/newsletters/brec-wants-to-help-fund-lakes-project-but-needs-others-at-the-table

 

Airline Highway Park slated for major transformation

BREC is planning a major overhaul of its Airline Highway Park, better known as the Baton Rouge Fairgrounds.

The organization plans to issue a Request for Proposals by early June for a master plan to transform the 133.3-acre park into one of the system’s signature community parks, which offer more amenities than do neighborhood parks and are designed to serve a broader base.

The parish currently has 12 community parks but demand exists for a 13th, particularly in the high-growth area near the Ascension Parish line, according to a 2014 update to the agency’s strategic plan that identified a service gap in that area.

“If you live in Shenandoah, the closest community park is on Highland Road so there is a need,” says Reed Richard, BREC’s assistant superintendent.

https://www.businessreport.com/newsletters/airline-highway-park-slated-for-major-transformation

 

 

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Check out Greenwood, zoo proposals ahead of BREC public meetings today

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18 minutes ago, greg225 said:

Check out Greenwood, zoo proposals ahead of BREC public meetings today

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I don't understand why I can't get the pictures to show up?

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https://www.businessreport.com/newsletters/brec-planning-1m-education-center-master-plan-for-frenchtown-road-conservation-area

BREC planning $1M education center, master plan for Frenchtown Road Conservation Area

Nearly a decade after acquiring the nearly 500-acre Frenchtown Road Conservation Area, partially bound by the Comite and Amite rivers, BREC is taking steps to upgrade the primitive park, which doesn’t currently have running water or bathrooms. 

Using $800,000 from the $3.6 million given to the park system from FEMA, Assistant Superintendent Reed Richard says BREC plans to start construction on the new center this fall. The center was designed by Baton Rouge-based Fusion Architecture and will be elevated 14 feet in the air. 

The 500-acre park is one of the most diverse habitats BREC owns, says Amanda Takacs, assistant director of natural resource management. Among possible improvements that could be made to the park are additional hiking trails, kayak and canoe launches, educational signage and tree canopy walkways. 

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On 5/6/2020 at 8:05 PM, dan326 said:

I was wondering what the deal was with that algae, but the mild winter issue makes sense.

Maybe we will have a Colder Winter this season??  Should have our first freeze tomorrow night!

Facelifts for Baton Rouge zoo and Greenwood Park begin in earnest next month; see plans here

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_a289a8e8-2f30-11eb-a029-f7e57a1fe711.html

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https://www.businessreport.com/sponsored/brecs-baton-rouge-zoo-zoo-transformation-creates-joy-excitement-new-memories

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo: Zoo transformation creates joy, excitement, new memories

The first phase of upgrades started in December 2020 and is expected to take about 18 months. First up is relocating the zoo’s entrance, which is currently on Thomas Road, and building a new entry plaza in the heart of nearby Greenwood Park.

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Central & Zachary do not think they are getting enough bang for their buck$

Looks like they are going to give em a year to figure it out.

Bill proposing to break up BREC put on hold

https://www.wafb.com/2021/05/27/bill-proposing-to-break-up-brec-put-on-hold-for-one-year/

Battle over BREC parks legislation ends with compromise 

“Hopefully, we can see major progress over the next 12 months and if we don’t, it’s not a threat, I’ll show you the poll numbers,” said White, vowing to bring the issue back if necessary. “People in our area don’t feel like they get the service they need.”

White said one of his conditions for pulling the bill was BREC’s commitment to create a citizens’ advisory committee with representatives from Baker, Central, Zachary, Baton Rouge and the prospective city of St. George to make sure each area of the parish is getting the services and resources from BREC it deserves.

https://www.businessreport.com/business/battle-over-brec-parks-legislation-ends-with-compromise

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On 5/27/2021 at 12:42 PM, richyb83 said:

Central & Zachary do not think they are getting enough bang for their buck$

Looks like they are going to give em a year to figure it out.

Bill proposing to break up BREC put on hold

https://www.wafb.com/2021/05/27/bill-proposing-to-break-up-brec-put-on-hold-for-one-year/

Battle over BREC parks legislation ends with compromise 

“Hopefully, we can see major progress over the next 12 months and if we don’t, it’s not a threat, I’ll show you the poll numbers,” said White, vowing to bring the issue back if necessary. “People in our area don’t feel like they get the service they need.”

White said one of his conditions for pulling the bill was BREC’s commitment to create a citizens’ advisory committee with representatives from Baker, Central, Zachary, Baton Rouge and the prospective city of St. George to make sure each area of the parish is getting the services and resources from BREC it deserves.

https://www.businessreport.com/business/battle-over-brec-parks-legislation-ends-with-compromise

I guess I can see it. 

 BREC touts their award winning parks, but if your neighborhood doesn't have anything that anyone wants to visit......what's the point?   The goal is better parks.   So compromise and give them a chance to improve.

Maybe they can get the ball rolling on a big park somewhere between Zachary and Central that will satisfy both of them?   I know there's been talk of another Soccer Complex/Dog Park similar to Burbank, but smaller.

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