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Joe W. Brown Pool - CLOSED

Please pardon our progress. Joe W. Brown indoor pool is closed for major repairs until further notice. Please check here for updates.

NORD Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th at 5PM in City Council Chambers has been cancelled and will resume our regular meeting schedule Tuesday, December 5th.

We are Hiring! Want to make some $$$? We are hiring LIFEGUARDS! Make $16.73 per hour now until December 31, 2023, get trained for FREE, and select part-time or full-time schedules! Spread the word! Read more

NORD Golf Training Golf training is in session, and we want you! Now thru December 31st, we will host golf training classes. Mondays thru Wednesday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 2:00pm at Milne' Recreation Center. For registration information, visit Milne' Recreation Center today!

Open Canoeing & Fishing Explore the lagoon at Joe W. Brown Park with NORD Outdoors starting March 12 through November 5! Canoeing and open fishing is every Saturday from 10am-2pm at Joe W. Brown Park. No experience required. All ages welcome!

Open Archery Swing by our archery range every Thursday from 4-7 PM to unwind, learn a new skill - or both. It's free! A certified archery instructor will always be on hand, providing thorough safety instructions and plenty of tips about technique and form. Reservations required. Read more

Teen Council Our Teen Council Program is for teens only, designed to build civic awareness, encourage volunteerism, and promote social engagement. FREE | Open to teens ages 13-17. Click on the link for more info and schedule of events. Read more

NORD Meditation Class Find Balance, strength, and inner peace in our meditation classes. We're hosting weekly Mediation classes, Mondays thru Fridays, 10am to 12pm. All ages welcome!

NORD Pickleball Open-Play We're hosting 'Open-Play' Pickleball at several locations, including: Atkinson Stern Center, Gernon Brown Recreation Center, Joe W. Brown Recreation Center, Lyons Recreation Center, Morris Jeff Recreation Center, and Stallings Recreation Center. Accepting adults, 18 or older.

NORD Holiday in the Park We're hosting our annual HOLIDAY IN THE PARK starting November 20, 2023 thru January 2, 2024 at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Boulevard, NOLA 70126. Opens at dusk until 9:30pm. Bring your family and friends for all of our Christmas holiday lights, displays, music, and fun! Read more

NORD Christmas Toy Drive NORD's Toy Drive has begun! We're now ACCEPTING unwrapped new purchased toys for our Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway! Drop-off Locations: ALL REC CENTERS, GREENWAY, TENNIS CENTERS, and POOLS. The drive starts now through December 8, 2023. Read more

NORD Indoor Walking for Seniors Calling all our SENIORS! We're offering weekly Indoor Walking sessions, Mondays thru Fridays, from 8:00am to 10:00am at Treme' Recreation Center. Come on seniors, let's get to steppin'! See you there!

2023-2024 School Year Call for Partners Get to know NORD! We are excited to bring back popular programming for the 2023-2024 school year. Read more

Download the NORD App today! The NORD App is here! Download for FREE for iOS and Andriod smartphones today. Search "NORD Commission" in your app store.

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NORD Holiday in the Park

Join us for our annual Holiday In The Park! Come experience our beautiful holiday lights, displays, music, family friendly fun, and much more! Starts November 20-January 2, 2024.

Learn to swim now and become a NORD lifeguard for the summer! If you want to make a difference, we want YOU! Get started today! Scan QR Code or contact us at jsjones@nola.gov.