Golf Course Shrinks in City Park Plan | Baton Rouge News

BREC’s new City-Brooks Park and Lakes Vision Plan keeps the historic golf course but shrinks it from 2,300 to 2,080 yards to boost safety and make room for more walking, biking, and family-friendly spaces — a move sparking debate as State Rep. Dixon McMakin pushes for an alternative that preserves the course untouched while finding other ways to expand park access. With no final vote until October and potential costs soaring over $100 million over 10+ years, this is a long-term community showdown with big stakes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05f491b0288b3367