BREC Aquatics Baton Rouge
About
City-run aquatics across Baton Rouge parks
BREC (Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission) Aquatics runs swim lessons and programs at parks across East Baton Rouge Parish. The Liberty Lagoon waterpark at 111 Lobdell Ave is their flagship, with additional swim instruction at neighborhood pools throughout the parish.
Parish-wide aquatics programs
Affordable public programming at multiple pools. Offerings include:
- Kids swim lessons (age-grouped)
- Liberty Lagoon day visits (summer)
- Water aerobics and aqua Zumba
- Paddle board yoga
- Kayaking classes
- Family swim times
- Summer swim team feeder program
- Lifeguard training for teens
What's Included
- Access to BREC pool network (multiple locations)
- Parish-subsidized pricing (well below private schools)
- Red Cross certified lifeguards and instructors
- Full summer season at Liberty Lagoon waterpark
- Family Aquatics programming
- Swim lesson scholarships for qualifying families
Experience
Because BREC is parish-funded, pricing is accessible. Liberty Lagoon specifically is a big-draw summer destination - it's the "go-to" water park for Baton Rouge families. Swim lessons at BREC pools are the default affordable option for most local families.