Greater Oak Hills Civic Association

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Nearby Events in the Baton Rouge area

Hilltop 2020 Events

Hilltop Arboretum

Hilltop Covid-19 Precautions

Phase II Precautions (as of June 23, 2020)

Dear Friends of LSU Hilltop Arboretum:

The LSU Hilltop Arboretum is committed to our community, and we want to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Office and bathrooms remain closed.
Grounds open from dawn to dusk, except for groups of 10 or
more.
For individuals and groups of less than 10, please practice social distancing of 6 feet while on the grounds. Wear a mask if you find yourself closer than 6 feet of someone else.
Hodge Podge Nursery is now open, Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm for credit card transactions and checks. Sales details are listed in the right sidebar and are posted in the nursery. (Click on link above)
All updates concerning COVID-19 and their impact on Hilltop will be posted on our website.
Rentals are now being optimistically accepted for the fall.
Professional photography fee $40/hour, no exceptions. Call the office 225-767-6916 to schedule a session in advance.

During this disruptive and stressful period, we hope the beauty of nature at Hilltop can bring you peace and inspiration.

Peggy Davis Coates
Director, LSU Hilltop Arboretum

The Arboretum is open to the public free of charge, seven days a week during daylight hours (from dawn to dusk).
(Please see Covid-19 update above)

The LSU Hilltop Arboretum is located at 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge (70810), approximately 6 miles south of LSU, between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane.

BREC Parks in Baton Rouge

BREC Parks
(The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge was created in 1946)

Nearby BREC Parks

Burbank Soccer Complex - 247.84 Acres

Amenities:

Ball/Multi-Purpose Field (Lighted)
Dog Park
Lake
Soccer Field

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center - 102.75 Acres

Amenities:

Natural Area/Nature Preserve
Nature Trails

Highland Road Community Park - 144.04 Acres

Amenities:

Ball/Multi-Purpose Field (Lighted)
Basketball - Indoor Court
Boat Launch
Disc Golf Course
Pavilion
Playground
Recreation Center
Rugby Field
Spray Pad
Tennis Court (Lighted)

Highland Road Park Observatory

The Highland Road Park Observatory, brought to the public by BREC, LSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, is located on the south side of BREC's Highland Road Park. The observatory houses a state-of-the-art 20-inch reflecting telescope, which has been used to discover over 50 asteroids, and an all accessible 16-inch reflecting telescope.

Perkins Road Community Park - 52.2 Acres
Amenities:

Ball/Multi-Purpose Field (Lighted)
BMX Track
Cycling Velodrome
Lake
Pavilion
Playground
Recreation Center
Skate Park
Soccer Field
Stadium
Tennis Court (Unlighted)
Walking Track/Loop – Outdoor

Rue LeBouef Park - 5.97 Acres
Amenities:

Ball/Multi-Purpose Field (Unlighted)
Playground
Tennis Court (Unlighted)

LA Art & Science Museum

First Sunday at LA Art & Science Museum and other Current Programs at the Museum
For more information on the museum and registration for activities below, go to www.lasm.org

Programs for children and families
Special Programs for Children and Families

Kids' Lab Weekend Chemistry Program
Second and Fourth Saturdays and Sundays of each month
Sessions are 45 minutes in length. Saturdays at 10:15 AM, 12:00 PM, & 2:00 PM Sundays at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM

Monthly Programs

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River City Jazz Masters and
other Arts Council Events
(Bringing the Arts to Baton Rouge)

Downtown Weekend Events (Downtown Development District)

Country Road Magazine - Current Events around Baton Rouge, New Orleans, St. Francisville, North Shore, & Lafayette

Yard of the Month

A "Yard of the Month," is awarded during the spring, summer and fall months. Judges for this award are members of the beautification committee and other volunteers. The judging is usually during the 2nd week of the current month. A sign in the winning yard is displayed for the month and the winner is awarded a pot plant.

2020 Yards of the Month

August 2020
Farris & Yolanda Gransberry on Mossy Oak Ave.

July 2020
Richard & Pat Hollowell on Oak Hills Pkwy.

June 2020
Travis & Amie Besselman on Wyatt Dr.

2019 Yards of the Month

September 2019

Michael & Dianna Clawson on Oakdale Dr.

August 2019
Lynne & Jack Stiteler on Chester Dr.

July 2019
Karen & Don Davis on Wyatt Dr.

June 2019
Blaine & Liz Briggs on Mossy Oak Ave.

May2019
Stanley and Pam Mong on Pastureview Dr.

2018 Yards of the Month