Forest Community Park
13900 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
222 acres · 3 miles of trails
Forest Community Park in Baton Rouge spans 222 acres with shade, water, parking, a fenced off-leash area, restrooms, and trash cans; leashed dogs explore BREC trails. The expansive grounds include wooded paths. Insect repellent helps during humid visits.
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- Park
- Forest Community Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 30.4278, -91.0156
- Size
- 222 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.5 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 222 acres of room
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Dog policy
BREC's 222-acre community park with trails + dog park. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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