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WELCOME
TO GARDEN DISTRICT

The Garden District is a jewel nested in the heart of Baton Rouge, located two miles from the State Capital. Proudly voted a “Great American Neighborhood” by the American Planning Association, the Garden District is an ideal community for young professionals, families and empty nesters.

Live Oak Love
Collective

Oak trees represent timelessness, strength and good luck and are some of the most magnificent trees found on earth. We have 164 fabulous oak trees that are in desperate need of care along the boulevards on Park Boulevard, Cherokee Street, Kleinert Avenue and Terrace Avenue.

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Voted "Great American
Neighborhood" Award

The Garden District is the only neighborhood in Baton Rouge awarded Great Neighborhood status by the American Planning Association. APA Great Places represents places where people want to live and work everyday and highlights neighborhoods that are enjoyable, safe and desirable.

The Three Districts

The Garden District encompasses a large area near historic downtown Baton Rouge. With Government St. bordering to the north and City Park and Broussard St. bordering to the south, the location is more than ideal. To the west, The Garden District is bound by 18th St. while the east is bound by St. Rose Ave. and Eugene St.

Our Unique Homes

A remarkable 88 percent of Garden District houses built before 1930 are still standing. The Garden District is unique and memorable with elements that combine to produce a community that rises far above the ordinary.

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Latest News

April 21, 2025
March Security Update
March 20, 2025
Security Update (December 2024 – February 2025)
December 23, 2024
November Security Update

Our History

The Garden District Civic Association was established in 1976 by a group of residents who had a great love for the beauty and history of the Garden District and wished to preserve it. The GDCA joins the Garden District community together through neighborhood activities, enhances togetherness through community projects and keeps residents informed through a neighborhood newsletter.

— Our Unique Attributes

Desirable destinations nearby include BREC Park, Cane’s Dog Park, Louisiana State University, LSU lakes with sidewalk routes, Baton Rouge Gallery, City Park Golf Course and Capital One City Park Tennis Center.

Tradition of activism and community engagement

Within walking distance of five top schools in BR

Well-preserved residential architecture

Magnificent collection of Live Oak trees

Mighty Oak trees lining shared bicycle lanes connecting the Garden District to Louisiana State University

Community library boxes providing free books for trade

Our Location

Located just blocks from City Park, Downtown Baton Rouge and Louisiana State University

— Ready to Become a Member?

Sign-up today online by clicking one of these recurring options.

Annual Membership: Auto-Renew
$120.00 / year
Quarterly Membership: Auto-Renew
$30.00 every 3 months
Annual Membership: Non-Renew
$120.00 for 1 year

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— Our Corporate Sponsors

Thank you to our Garden District Civic Association Corporate Sponsors. Please support these business and organizations as they support you and our neighborhood! If you would like to sign your business up to become a corporate sponsor, please click here.

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