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re: BREC to break ground Dec. 8 on new Baton Rouge Zoo, Greenwood Park project
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:09 am to dewster
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:09 am to dewster
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That's pretty insane. The Library board has a lot of cash too.
Hell, I totally forgot about this insane push to build more new hobo daycare centers in BR
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Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:09 am to OysterPoBoy
It's been years since we've been. We don't have young kids anymore though.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:11 am to goofball
They could build Whore Island for all I care. I’m not driving to fricking Baker.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:11 am to tigeraddict
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sounds a lot like a brick and motor library down down that wont be used....
Did they finally fix that thing or is it still about to fall down?
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:12 am to upgrayedd
Whoa whoa whoa hold on their chief. Brec is one of the few things this parish does right. I’m happy to pay taxes to fund Brec because we use the park system almost daily, and the parks are (mostly) in good shape. I’m fine funding something that everyone in this parish can access and I can actually see the results of said funding and utilize what has been created. You want to bitch about a waste of taxpayer dollars? Go see how much money the EBR Library System has and all the beautiful new libraries built lately that nobody freaking uses.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:17 am to upgrayedd
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IIRC, they've got $100 million in cash just sitting there.
This is a problem. The amount of graft and corruption that abounds in local politics in general, but especially in Baton Rouge, means this will get stolen, misspent, or misappropriated. There is no reason for a city the size of Baton Rouge to have a parks department with that much cash on hand.
Same with the Library board.
These are just ways to continue to funnel money to select people directly from the tax payers.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:18 am to goofball
Looks great, fantastic news for the community
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:19 am to In The Know
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the parks are (mostly) in good shape.
Mostly in good shape shouldn't be the standard when they're sitting on $100MM.
Every park should be absolutely pristine.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:19 am to In The Know
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Whoa whoa whoa hold on their chief. Brec is one of the few things this parish does right. I’m happy to pay taxes to fund Brec because we use the park system almost daily, and the parks are (mostly) in good shape. I’m fine funding something that everyone in this parish can access and I can actually see the results of said funding and utilize what has been created. You want to bitch about a waste of taxpayer dollars? Go see how much money the EBR Library System has and all the beautiful new libraries built lately that nobody freaking uses.
1. I bitched about the libraries too
2. You're ok with having a $100 million surplus?
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:23 am to upgrayedd
They need a new up to date zoo. What they have now is so old that nothing has changed in over 30 years. 
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:25 am to goofball
after not going to the zoo for like 30 years, have been several times last couple of years with my 4 year old
its kinda depressing.
way too little shade and far too few benches
the cages could be so much bigger. there is a bobcat exhibit with 2 of them, its just one small cage with not much for them to do
the rhino exhibit is way too small for an animal that size
they have a train thats been thee forever that literally goes around the outskirts of 1/2 the park. 99% of the ride is nothing but trees
and F that train if you are more than 5 feet tall
its kinda depressing.
way too little shade and far too few benches
the cages could be so much bigger. there is a bobcat exhibit with 2 of them, its just one small cage with not much for them to do
the rhino exhibit is way too small for an animal that size
they have a train thats been thee forever that literally goes around the outskirts of 1/2 the park. 99% of the ride is nothing but trees
and F that train if you are more than 5 feet tall
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:31 am to goofball
Took the kids there this weekend. It's a decent value for what they charge for entry, even with some of the attractions closed for COVID, but there's no question it is in need of significant upgrades.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:33 am to goofball
Nice to know that when people’s businesses shut down because of Covid shut downs the gubment will be there to give you something to do with your time. Maybe they can erect some primitive dwellings for everyone to stay in.
Economy is suffering, but government is building. Get the message yet?
Economy is suffering, but government is building. Get the message yet?
This post was edited on 11/17/20 at 10:37 am
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:34 am to Mike da Tigah
Maybe I'm not remembering correctly but weren't they pushing to close this thing down a couple years ago but SWB got all pissy bc its in NBR?
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:37 am to Yeti_Chaser
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Maybe I'm not remembering correctly but weren't they pushing to close this thing down a couple years ago but SWB got all pissy bc its in NBR?
There was a push to move it to Airline Highway Park near the Ascension Parish line.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:41 am to Brummy
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There was a push to move it to Airline Highway Park near the Ascension Parish line.
Yep, no one in Santa Maria wants it there when the north wind blows......
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:43 am to ProjectP2294
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Are the parks under their purview well maintained?
We have been going to the Blackwater Conservation Area in Central
It’s really nice, a few different trails, ponds to fish
Trash bins & benches everywhere
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:44 am to goofball
Should have moved it, nobody going to the hood zoo
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:47 am to goofball
Which DBE firm is making bank off this project?
Posted on 11/17/20 at 10:49 am to rowbear1922
I've been. Although, the worst zoo I've ever been to, still had an enjoyable time.
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