BATON ROUGE – You might have heard it; there’s a lot of chatter surrounding a historical golf course in the heart of the city. Some are concerned that groups are trying to change City-Brooks Park from what they know and love. Others think the location presents a prime opportunity for growth.
City-Brooks Community Park was formed in 2008 and holds 154 acres of amenities featuring a swimming pool, splash pad, tennis courts, croquet, dog park, playground, trails, and a 9-hole golf course. The area is also home to the Knock Knock Children’s Museum and the Baton Rouge Gallery.
For years, there has been discussion about changing the footprint of the golf course. It’s something that Friends of City Park have fought hard to preserve. Mitch Evans is on the advisory committee for Friends of City Park and has been enjoying golf at City Park since he started playing the game…