Top Rated Parks to Visit in Ascension Parish

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in Ascension Parish from other articles such as Tune2Love, The Lodges at 777, datagemba.com.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Ascension Parish

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
4.5 (458 ratings)4.5 (159 ratings)
Large facility surrounded by wildlife & plants houses live animal exhibits plus mineral displays.
10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Spanning 103 acres of prime land, Bluebonnet Swamp has a 9,500 square foot exhibition center and there are paths running all over the swamp where you can find observation decks. These decks and boardwalk areas are perfect for sighting the many local species that live here including armadillos, otters, coyotes, and deer, and you can also take in gorgeous forestlands and marshy wetlands at the same time. If you like bird watching then you will find a huge number of species all year round and the Exhibit Building has animal and mineral galleries as well as interactive exhibits for youngsters."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Located on 103 acres on the southwest side of the city, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center provides research and education resources in a natural setting. A mile of gravel paths and boardwalks winds through the conservation space, leading to distinct areas of the park, like a cypress-tupelo swamp and hardwood forests. As well as the wildlife-watching opportunities along the trail, you can get up close to animals in the 9,500-square-foot Exhibit Building."
Perkins Road Community Park
Perkins Road Community Park
4.6 (658 ratings)
Neighborhood area with a skate park, BMX & bike tracks & a rock-climbing wall, plus a playground.
7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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Mentioned by The Armstrong
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"Perkins Road Community Park is popular amongst the extreme sports crowd in Baton Rouge, The facility features an awesome skatepark and BMX track where you can check out some moves and show off your extreme moves in case you have any. You can also set up an appointment to reserve your spot at the park’s popular rock climbing wall. Perkins Road Community Park also allows community fishing and a recreational center where you can participate in occasional community classes and events."
Burden Museum & Gardens
Burden Museum & Gardens
4.7 (447 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
440-acre site with botanic gardens, 5 miles of paths & an open-air history museum of rural life.
4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA
GardenMuseumsBotanical gardenHiking areaParkHistory Museums
Mentioned by The Lodges at 777
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"The Burden Museum & Gardens offers discovery and adventure through historic, natural and educational experiences that teach visitors about Louisiana’s cultural past. The Museum and Gardens cover over 440 acres of land belonging to LSU. One of the main sections is the museum that features a large collection of artifacts from farms, plantations, and households."
Mentioned by Tune2Love
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"Have a leisurely stroll around the gardens, breathe fresh air, enjoy wonderful views, take a couple of great photos, which you can print and hang on the wall in your apartment – it will be a great reminder of your perfect date. You can take a couple of snacks and drinks with you to have a little picnic. Good for: Couples, nature lovers, strolling"
Highland Road Community Park
Highland Road Community Park
4.6 (586 ratings)
Scenic recreation spot offering basketball, tennis, baseball, rugby, disc golf & archery facilities.
14024 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
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Milford Wampold Memorial Park
Milford Wampold Memorial Park
4.6 (524 ratings)
901 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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Santa Maria Park Maintenance
Santa Maria Park Maintenance
4.2 (5 ratings)
18545 Santa Maria Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA
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Manchac Park
Manchac Park
4.4 (104 ratings)
19010 Old Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA
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Mayfair Park
Mayfair Park
4.3 (53 ratings)
605 Flora Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
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Baringer Road Park
Baringer Road Park
4 (42 ratings)
7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA
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Brec Meadow Park
Brec Meadow Park
3.7 (18 ratings)
8300 Meadow Park Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
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Best Gelato in Ascension Parish

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
4.6 (101 ratings)
Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.
1082 W Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery
Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery
4.6 (129 ratings)
18135 E Petroleum Dr suite d, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA
Cupcake shopIce cream shop
Arctic Bites
Arctic Bites
4.8 (90 ratings)
12658 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
Ice cream shop

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Ascension Parish

Hello Sushi
Hello Sushi
4.3 (226 ratings)
Specialty rolls from the sushi bar & Japanese cooked dishes served in a plain-&-simple setting.
18291 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian restaurantJapanese restaurant
Market St Nagoya Cafe
Market St Nagoya Cafe
4.3 (189 ratings)
15130 Market St, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant
4.4 (381 ratings)
Straightforward Japanese outfit crafts a diverse sushi lineup rounded out with cooked dishes.
7731 Perkins Rd #120, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant

Best Spas in Ascension Parish

Bichonne Nails Spa
Bichonne Nails Spa
4 (140 ratings)
9655 Perkins Rd STE G, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
SpaBeauty salonNail salonWaxing hair removal service
Le Roche Bleu
Le Roche Bleu
4.9 (49 ratings)
17650 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
Day spa
Mentioned by America Top 10
Spas
Avant Tous Beauty Bar and Spa
Avant Tous Beauty Bar and Spa
4.7 (31 ratings)
8210 Village Plaza Ct #1A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
SpaBeauty salonDay spaHair salonMake-up artistMassage spaMassage therapistNail salonSkin care clinicTanning salon
Mentioned by America Top 10
Spas

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ascension Parish

4.5 (112 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gonzales, an IHG Hotel
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$167 /night
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Hampton Inn Gonzales
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$166 /night
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge Gonzales
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$169 /night
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