Mississippi Riverfront downtown. Photo by Collin Richie

10 activities to do outdoors around Baton Rouge this spring 2021

Cynthea Corfah

March 18, 2021

Are you ready to soak up the sun, put your feet in the grass and feel the warm, fresh air? You’re not alone. Spring officially begins March 20, meaning it’s time to break out the activewear and dust off your bike. Here are some fun activities to do in Baton Rouge this spring.

1. Watch the sunset at the Mississippi Riverfront downtown.

2. Bike the Downtown Greenway path.

3. Picnic at Baton Rouge City Park.

4. Eat Sweet Society ice cream in the outdoor area at Electric Depot.

5. Roller skate at Perkins Road Community Park.

Reve Coffee Lab’s outdoor patio. Photo by Ariana Allison

6. Sip iced coffee at Reve Coffee Lab’s outdoor patio.

7. Sunbathe and people watch at Perkins Rowe’s green space.

8. Eat local at one of Millennial Park’s picnic tables.

9. Birdwatch at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.

10. Do yoga at BREC’s Highland Road Community Park.

This article was originally published in the March 2021 issue of 225 magazine.

By Cynthea Corfah

Cynthea Corfah is a multimedia journalist, community builder and passionate eczema advocate. As a true arts lover and "Essence" contributor, she has interviewed music stars like Coi Leray, captured the energy of epic Boiler Room DJ sets and profiled influential fashion designers. Through partnerships with brands like Pfizer and WebMD, she sparks honest and impactful conversations about life with eczema and promotes inclusive skin representation.