We’re always on the hunt for beautiful trails to feature, especially this time of year. If you’re in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, you may have heard about Perkins Road Community Park, but have you ever visited it? There are more attractions at this one park than you can shake a stick at, including the Dawson Creek Trail, also known as the Dawson’s Creek Greenway. Picture-perfect in every way, this is one trail the whole family can enjoy.

Clocking in at over 52 acres, Perkins Road Community Park is a haven for all things extreme.

Amy McMahon/Google This extreme sports park has plenty of attractions to keep the adrenaline junkie entertained, including a skate park, a BMX raceway, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and so much more.

This beautiful park truly offers something for everyone.

Chris Cano/Google You’ll find a sprawling green space, lovely waterways, and even a stocked pond to do a little fishing.

The Dawson Creek Trail is a beautiful little route that’s great for a solo adventure or a family outing.

Gerald Asay/All Trails The loop trail is about 4.5 miles long and paved, though there are offshoots that will take you off-pavement to primitive trails.

The trail will take you all around the park and alongside the trail’s namesake, Dawson’s Creek.

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If you’re up for an adventure, fork off on one of the offshoots.

Richard J Barbalace/Google And keep an eye out for wildlife along the way! It’s a great spot for birdwatching.

The trail is great for families with little ones.

Chelsea Tyus/Google It’s easy to navigate with a stroller!

As you walk underneath the towering pines and bald cypress trees, it’s hard not to fall in love with this idyllic oasis.

Katherine Alexander Kelly/All Trails Add the sway of Spanish Moss and you’re truly in heaven.

Perkins Road Community Park is open seven days a week from sunrise until sunset.

WenWen Luan/Google If you have the opportunity to catch a sunset here, do it! You won’t regret it.

For more information, be sure to check out the park’s website.

Amy McMahon/Google

This extreme sports park has plenty of attractions to keep the adrenaline junkie entertained, including a skate park, a BMX raceway, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and so much more.

Chris Cano/Google

You’ll find a sprawling green space, lovely waterways, and even a stocked pond to do a little fishing.

Gerald Asay/All Trails

The loop trail is about 4.5 miles long and paved, though there are offshoots that will take you off-pavement to primitive trails.

Eric Stuart/All Trails

Richard J Barbalace/Google

And keep an eye out for wildlife along the way! It’s a great spot for birdwatching.

Chelsea Tyus/Google

It’s easy to navigate with a stroller!

Katherine Alexander Kelly/All Trails

Add the sway of Spanish Moss and you’re truly in heaven.

WenWen Luan/Google

If you have the opportunity to catch a sunset here, do it! You won’t regret it.

Have you ever visited Perkins Road Community Park? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA