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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.

We are Hiring! Want to make some $$$? We are hiring LIFEGUARDS! Make $18.71 per hour now until September 30, 2023, get trained for FREE, and select part-time or full-time schedules! Spread the word! Read more

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

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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Today's events

NORD hosts its Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the NORD Foundation

NORD will host annual Golf Tournament on To Be Announced at the Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course located at 6514 Congress Drive in Gentilly.

Looking for seasonal employment? Join our LIFEGUARD team! Salaries start at $18.71 per hour. Must be 15 years old or older. Flexible schedules Certifications available Contract through December 31, 2023. Apply online at nordc.org/about/jobs/