• Aquatics Programming Summer 2026

    Sat, May 30 - Sat, August 29

    We're pleased to share our complete Summer 2026 Aquatics Program Schedule. Thank you for your continued patience as we update our website. For more information, call 504-658-3052 or click below.

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  • Joe W. Brown Track Stadium is CLOSED

    Joe W. Brown Track Stadium will be closed for repairs to the track field beginning Monday, May 11, 2026.  Please monitor our website for information to be posted on a reopening date later this month!

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  • Rec Centers Programming Summer 2026

    Mon, June 1 - Fri, July, 31

    We're pleased to share our complete Summer 2026 Centers Programming Schedule. Thank you for your continued patience as we update our website. For more info, please call 504-658-3052 or click below.

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  • Temporary Road Closure at Joe W. Brown Park

    Temporarily CLOSED

    Please be advised that due to necessary bridge repairs, a portion of the roadway at Joe W. Brown Park will be temporarily closed. This closure allows for the safe passage of two-way traffic around the construction area & ensures the safety of park visitors and crews. The repairs are expected to take some time, and we will provide regular updates as the project progresses.

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Joe W. Brown Park

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About Us

Council District

Council District E

Site Facilitator

Nick Robertson

Center Manager

Erica Dudley

Tennis Center Manager

Kamal Simmons

Mascot

Spartans

Team Colors

Red & Columbia Blue

Amenities

    Basketball courts (indoors)
  • Fields (all-purpose)
  • Fields (baseball)
  • Off-street parking
  • Play equipment
  • Pool (indoor, year round)
  • Recreation center
  • Stadium
  • Tennis Center
  • Tennis courts
  • Track & field
  • Walking path

Please visit nordc.org/calendar to make reservations.

Archery is available with reservations only.  Please visit nordc.org/calendar to make reservations.

 

***CLOSURE ALERT: Joe W. Brown Track Stadium will be closed for repairs to the track field beginning Monday, May 11, 2026.  Please monitor our website for information to be posted on a reopening date later this month!

 

Park Gates

Monday-Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Rec Center

  • (504) 658-3080 - Rec Center

Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

 

Pool

(504) 658-3020

Indoor Pool
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

Summer Schedule

JOE W. BROWN POOL | 5601 READ. BOULEVARD
Program Name Age Days of the week Start Time End Time
Lap swim 16+ M-F 8:00am 8:45am
Lap swim 16+ Sat 9:00am 4:00pm
Water Aerobics 16+ M-F 9:00am 9:45am
Water Aerobics 16+ M-F 7:00pm 7:45pm
Summer Camps 8+ M-F 10:00am 2:00pm
Lap swim 16+ T-F 2:00pm 5:00pm
Family Swim Ages 3-5 T-TH 2:00pm 5:00pm
Family Swim Various ages Sat 10:00am 2:00pm
Starfish Level 1 & 2  Ages 6-12 M, W 5:00pm 5:45pm
Shark Level 1 Ages 16+  M, W 6:00pm 6:45pm
Nemo Levels 1 &2  Ages3-5 m,w 4:00pm 4:30pm
Starfish Levels 3&4 Ages 6-12 T,TH 5:00pm 5:45pm
Shark Level 3  Ages 16+  T,TH 6:00pm 6:45pm
Parent/Child 6-36 mons Sat 10:00am 10:30am
Dolphin Level 1&2 16+ Sat. 11:00am 11:45am

 

Tennis Center

Tennis Center is open with reservations only.

(504) 658-3071
Monday-Thursday 11 AM- 9 PM
Friday closed
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM- 4 PM

Victory Track Hours

Mon-Fri 7:15am-8:30pm
Sat-Sun 7:15am-6:30pm

 

Upcoming events

Interested in Renting this Facility?

For additional information about facility rentals, please contact NORD Rentals Division

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