Gardere is a unique suburb built in the 1980s for the professors and students of Louisiana State University. In fact, several university clubs and athletic complexes call the neighborhood home. Located along the edges of South Baton Rouge, this unincorporated community is only 8 miles from the center of the state capital. The area boasts wide expanses of green space and room to develop. Also known as Riverland, this community has spectacular views of the Mississippi River too. A laid-back lifestyle predominates in Gardere, where residents can relax after classes or a hard day of work while chatting with neighbors and taking in the sunset over the water. “It’s an up-and-coming community with a lot of development going on. That development is going to really help the area flourish. Plus, it’s incredibly convenient to Baton Rouge and all the festivals there,” says local Realtor Shane Robertson with Flavin Realty.
Gardere has many options for newer home construction.
The mighty Mississippi River flows through Gardere's western border.
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French Louisiana-style housing
Houses in the neighborhood are a charming mix of old and new, with traditional styles interlaced with contemporary minimalist designs. Cottages and Acadian-style homes mingle with French Provincials and New Orleans-style residences. There are also ranch-style dwellings and modern designs like the snout house where the garage is the most prominent street-facing feature. Lawns are well-kept here and some make use of the native flora to landscape. Prices range from $125,000 for a single-story house to over $1 million for a new construction with four bedrooms and five bathrooms near the river.
Acadian-style homes are popular in Gardere.
French Provincial homes are an option when looking to move to Gardere.
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Public Schools in Baton Rouge
For public education, parents send their children to nearby Wildwood Elementary School, which scores a B-minus on Niche. Woodlawn Middle School in Shenandoah also picks up a B-minus. After finishing middle school, most students graduate into Woodlawn High School, which teaches over 1300 students. Woodlawn is 10 miles from Gardere and earns a C-plus on Niche. The only school located in the neighborhood itself is the South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. The school seeks to empower children to participate in an increasingly tech-oriented society by providing a positive, student-focused environment. The tuition-free public charter facility serves children from prekindergarten to eighth grade and has both before and after-school care. The institution uses personalized learning plans for each child, and all students are encouraged to learn a new language through cultural activities, music, and video.
The South Baton Rouge Charter Academy serves families in Gardere.
Wildwood Elementary School is known for its gifted and talented programs.
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Access to 22 soccer fields
Ben Burge Parke is an 18.5-acre green space for recreation and relaxation. A pavilion provides shade on sunny days and access to free Wi-Fi. The park also features a rec center with an indoor basketball court. Outdoors, families enjoy the playground equipment. Nearby, the Burbank Soccer Complex rests on 248 acres and boasts 22 soccer fields. The complex often hosts tournaments for both baseball and soccer. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Lighted and unlighted ballfields provide practice and play time morning or evening while a dog park allows four-legged friends to roam unencumbered. The facility also features a pavilion and a stocked lake.
A resident of Gardere plays tennis at one of the several parks in the area.
A dog and his owner enjoy a walk at Burbank Park in Gardere.
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The University Club
The University Club is a private golf club situated in the heart of Gardere. This 7,700-foot premier golf course is the permanent home of LSU men’s and women’s golf. Challenging yet accessible, the course was designed by David Toms and Jim Lipe and is surrounded by wetlands. This is the largest practice facility in the state and includes a 4,500-square-foot sports complex with a state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis courts.
A golfer takes a putt on the green at University Golf Club in Gardere.
The LSU Golf Facility is located in the heart of Gardere, and is open to the public.
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Cajun cuisine
For dining, the Boudin Shack sells hot food, take-home meats, and ingredients for home-cooked Cajun cuisine. Boudin is an Acadian specialty sausage, and the shop doesn’t stop with just that. There are andouille sausages, hog cracklins, and much, much more.
The Boudin Shack sells a variety of boudin balls and eggrolls in Gardere.
In Gardere, the Boudin Shack sells take-home meats and Cajun-style ingredients.
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