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Sports & Recreation for Kids in University, LA

12 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in University

Burden Museum & Gardens garden in Westminster, LA🌳 Park
Photo: Burden Museum & Gardens
4.8(786)$4 mi · Westminster

Burden Museum & Gardens offers families a perfect blend of outdoor exploration and Louisiana history on this sprawling LSU campus. Kids can wander through lush botanical gardens, explore historic buildings that showcase rural life from centuries past, and burn energy on scenic nature trails,all while learning about the region's agricultural heritage in a hands-on way.

🕑 2.5-3.5 hours

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Bocage Racquet Club sports club in Bocage, LA Sports
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4.7(58)$$4 mi · Bocage

Bocage Racquet Club is a welcoming community sports facility that offers families more than just tennis courts. With youth tennis programs designed to teach kids the game, plus a swimming pool for those hot Louisiana days, it's an ideal spot for active families looking to stay fit together while building skills and making neighborhood friends.

🕑 2-4 hours

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West Baton Rouge Community Center community center in Port Allen, LA Sports
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4.5(157)$3 mi · Port Allen

The West Baton Rouge Community Center is a versatile athletic hub perfect for active families looking to engage in organized sports and recreational play. With multiple fields and courts available, kids can participate in youth leagues, watch exciting tournaments, or simply enjoy open play in a safe, well-maintained environment that encourages physical activity and community connection.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on activity (league games typically run 1-2 hours, while open play and tournament viewing can extend longer)

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Joe Myhand Park park in Addis, LA Sports
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4.5(99)Free7 mi · Addis

Joe Myhand Park is Addis's premier youth baseball and softball complex where local leagues and tournaments bring the community together. With well-maintained fields and an energetic atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to introduce kids to America's favorite pastime, whether they're playing in a league or cheering from the bleachers with a snow cone in hand.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on game length or practice sessions

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🍽️ Restaurant
4.5(37)$$3 mi · Bocage

Court To Table is a unique Louisiana sports restaurant that combines family dining with active play, featuring pickleball courts alongside a kid-friendly menu and plenty of TVs for entertainment. The relaxed atmosphere welcomes families who want to grab a bite while the kids stay entertained, or even get the whole family up and moving with pickleball between courses.

🕑 1.5-2 hours for dining, or 2-3 hours if combining a meal with pickleball court time

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Main Event Baton Rouge restaurant in Central, LA🎮 Entertainment
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4.3(2,389)$$6 mi · Central

Main Event Baton Rouge is the ultimate one-stop destination for family fun, combining bowling lanes, high-energy laser tag, hundreds of arcade games, billiards, and an on-site restaurant all under one roof. With such a variety of activities, families can easily spend hours here without anyone getting bored, making it perfect for birthday parties, rainy days, or weekend adventures.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park amusement center in Baton Rouge, LA🤸 Trampoline Park
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4.3(2,304)$$6 mi away

Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Baton Rouge is the ultimate destination for burning off energy and having a blast. With wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits for safe landings, exciting dodgeball courts, and challenging obstacle courses, this indoor facility offers hours of active entertainment that kids absolutely love. The climate-controlled environment makes it perfect year-round, rain or shine.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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All Star Lanes bowling alley in Baton Rouge, LA🎳 Bowling
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4.3(2,255)$$6 mi away

All Star Lanes is a family-friendly bowling destination in Baton Rouge that goes beyond just bowling. With kid-friendly bumper lanes, an arcade packed with games, miniature golf, and a snack bar serving classic favorites, it's a one-stop entertainment hub where families can easily spend an entire afternoon or evening together.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Raising Cane's River Center Arena arena in Gonzales, LA Activity
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4.3(1,328)$2 mi · Gonzales

Raising Cane's River Center Arena is a bustling community hub in downtown Baton Rouge that hosts everything from youth sporting events to family-friendly concerts and entertainment. This multi-purpose venue brings families together for exciting events throughout the year, from hockey games and basketball tournaments to children's shows and community festivals that create lasting memories.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on the event

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Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La concert hall in Central, LA Sports
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4.2(1,665)$$2 mi · Central

The Raising Cane's River Center serves as Baton Rouge's premier entertainment venue, hosting family-friendly concerts, shows, theatrical performances, and special events throughout the year. Located along the scenic Mississippi River, this versatile complex features both arena and theater spaces that bring everything from Disney on Ice to comedy shows and touring Broadway productions to Louisiana families.

🕑 2-3 hours including the event (most family shows run 90 minutes to 2 hours with intermission)

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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Burbank Restaurant American in Shenandoah, LA🍽️ Restaurant
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3.4(249)$$Less than 1 mi away

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux brings Louisiana flavor and game-day excitement to family dining in Baton Rouge. With a dedicated kids' menu featuring both classic favorites and Cajun-inspired dishes, plus dozens of TVs showing sports throughout the restaurant, it's a casual spot where kids can enjoy good food while parents catch the game in a lively, unpretentious atmosphere.

🕑 1-1.5 hours for a typical family meal

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Gardere Center For Primary Care medical clinic in Gardere, LA Activity
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2.7(31)Free5 mi · Gardere

I cannot recommend this venue for family recreation activities. Despite the description provided, Gardere Center For Primary Care is actually a medical clinic, not a recreation center. This is a healthcare facility providing primary care services to the Gardere community, not a place for recreational family outings.

🕑 Typical medical appointments last 30 minutes to 1 hour

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