Ward Creek Trail
94Ward Creek Trail is a 2.0-mile bike path in and around Baton Rouge, LA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 94 out of 100.
2.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park in the lot off Mall of Louisiana Boulevard, right by the trail. There's no restroom or playground within a short walk of it.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Gentilly Court Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 1 playground and 13 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Ward Creek Trail.
- Health Loop · 0.7 mi · kid score 90
More Baton Rouge trails
- Pennington Trails · 0.7 mi · kid score 94
- Mississippi River Levee Trail · 4.3 mi · kid score 93
- Mississippi River Trail · 6.0 mi · kid score 86
- Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana) · 2.2 mi · kid score 86
- Walking Trail · 1.2 mi · kid score 85
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