Greenwell Homes for Rent

Greenwell is a neighborhood in Central, Louisiana, a bedroom community on the eastern edge of Baton Rouge. Central is known for its extensive park system managed by BREC, which won the Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation and Park Association in 2022. Residents have access to several BREC-operated facilities, including Lovett Road Park with its indoor basketball court, athletic fields, and playgrounds, and Greenwell Springs Park, which features an equestrian center. The Blackwater Conservation Area offers nature trails, a central lake, and fishing opportunities. Central features a mix of housing styles, from Acadian homes built in the 1970s to modern single-family homes and luxury townhomes in newly developed subdivisions like Magnolia Square. The neighborhood includes large estates on sprawling properties, with some residents owning over 20 acres of land. Community streets are lined with sidewalks, and locals often enjoy evening strolls through the grassy areas and wooded plots. Dining options in Central include Central City Steak and Seafood, known for its country saloon vibe and diverse menu, and Stab’s Steak and Seafood, which offers upscale New Orleans-style dining. For daily essentials, residents frequent Central Plaza, which houses stores like Cato and Dollar Tree, and grocery stores such as Walmart Supercenter and Aldi. The neighborhood is served by the highly regarded Central Community School System, with schools like Bellingrath Hills Elementary, Tanglewood Elementary, Central Intermediate, and Central Middle School all receiving high ratings. Central is a car-dependent community with no public transportation, but Louisiana Highway 408 provides easy access to Baton Rouge, located 14 miles west, and Route 10, about 17 miles from Central, connects residents to New Orleans.