Spectator Sports
Baton Rougeans just love their sports. Spectator sports at Louisiana State University and Southern University dominate the scene. The teams, the players, and the coaches are major topics of conversation and often become national and international celebrities. Sporting events bring thousands of visitors into town, packing restaurants and hotels on game weekends. Flags in team colors fly from vehicles as avid fans head toward the games. Lavish tailgate parties for football, baseball, and basketball last two or three days. Additional sports that draw crowds include track and field, tennis, soccer, swimming, and gymnastics. Baton Rouge Community College, established in 1995, has a budding athletic program with men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. In addition to collegiate sports, Baton Rouge plays host to local, regional, and national high school and junior high events. A number of BREC park facilities serve as venues for these sports events. Families traveling with their young athletes are always welcomed, and adult fans can expect a warm reception. Tickets? Well, if it’s a big game, you’d better get that ticket well in advance.
1. BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Spectator Sports
Telephone: (225) 216-8166 (Athletic Depar
Address: 201 Community College Dr.
Description: Established in 1995 as a two-year college, Baton Rouge Community College has a young athletic department. Currently men’s and women’s basketball teams play at the Bonne Santé Wellness Center on the campus. The baseball team, which hosts tournaments every weekend in summer, plays at BREC’s Pete Goldsby Field next to Memorial Stadium. For information and tickets, call the athletic department phone number.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Spectator Sports
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Spectator Sports
4. Memorial Stadium
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Spectator Sports
Telephone: (225) 766-5209
Address: 1702 Foss St.
Description: Memorial Stadium is adjacent to I-10 near the Governor’s Mansion. The stadium seats 21,500 and is used by high schools and BREC for football games. It’s also available for major special events. The facility has two lighted baseball diamonds.
5. Olympia Stadium
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Spectator Sports
Telephone: (225) 766-5209
Address: 7122 Perkins Rd.
Description: Olympia Stadium, located in Perkins Road Park, is used by high school and BREC tackle football teams. The stadium seats 6,000 spectators. The facility also has soccer fields and baseball diamonds.