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ADA-ACCESSIBLE PARK REOPENS IN PRAIRIEVILLE Pack your picnic basket with your kiddos’ favorite snacks—it’s time to enjoy a day at the park! The newly renovated Oak Grove Park has reopened in Prairieville, and it’s now bigger and more inclusive than ever. This all-abilities park features a poured-in-place fall zone, a wheelchair ramp for access to elevated playground structures, lower-level play features, a wide slide, and is fully ADA-accessible. It offers a safe place for kiddos to build friendships, make memories, and spend time with family and friends. Ready to go? Oak Grove Park is located at 37433 LA-42, Prairieville, LA. ■ ascensionparish.net
BURDEN WELCOME CENTER TO OPEN IN SPRING 2026 Ground has officially been broken at the Burden Museum & Gardens for the new Welcome Center—a long-awaited addition that will transform the visitor experience. The new facility will serve as the gateway to the 440-acre property, guiding guests to the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, the LSU Rural Life Museum, and Windrush Gardens. It will also highlight sustainable stormwater management, blending modern design with Burden’s rich history. The Welcome Center is scheduled to open in spring 2026. ■ lsu.edu/botanic-gardens
Summer just got even better! Knock Knock Children’s Museum will now be open on Mondays during the summer, giving families and kiddos a fun way to escape the summer heat. Beginning June 30 and running through August 11, the museum will be open on Mondays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Knock Knock Children’s Museum features interactive and educational exhibits, programs, and resources for families to enjoy together. ■ knockknockmuseum.org KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OPENS ON MONDAYS THIS SUMMER
Our Lady of the Lake, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), has expanded its services in Ascension Parish. The new Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute St. Elizabeth Infusion Center brings life-saving treatments to the heart of the community, offering patients advanced care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The state-of-the-art facility features 15 infusion chairs within a 4,109-square-foot space. The expert care team is dedicated to providing personalized treatment to all patients receiving chemotherapy, non-chemotherapy medications, or blood products. Designed with patients’ comfort in mind, the center offers both private and open infusion areas to accommodate individual preferences. ■ ololrmc.com/cancer OLOL BRINGS NEW SERVICES TO ASCENSION
10 MAY2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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