Main Office: 5420 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 · (504) 658-3052 · NORDCinfo@nola.gov

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

Temporary Road Closure at Joe W. Brown Park

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 and 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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Lyons Recreation Center

624 Louisiana Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Council District B

Site facilitator
Waldorf Gipson

Center manager
Cory Davis

Mascot
Lions

Team colors
Green & Gold

Amenities

Arts and crafts room
Basketball courts (indoors)
Dance studio
Fenced
Field lights
Fields (all-purpose)
Fields (baseball)
Music room
Play equipment
Pool (outdoor, summer)
Recreation center
Stage

Rec Center

(504) 658-3004

Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: closed

Summer Hours: Monday-Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm

Pool

Summer Pool Programming and Hours:

The Lyons Center Pool will be open May 31, 2025 – August 30, 2025. Outdoor pool hours are Monday-Friday 8am-7pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.

LYONS Center Pool 2025 Programming Schedule
Program Name	Age	Days of the week	Start Time	End Time
Lap Swim	16+	M-F	8:00am	8:45am
Water Aerobics	16+	M-F	9:00am	9:45am
Summer Camps	8+	M-F	10:00am	2:00pm
Lap Swim	16+	M-F	2:00pm	6:45pm
Family Swim	Various ages	M-F	2:00pm	6:45pm
Family Swim	Various ages	Sat	9:00am	1:45pm