Baker, Louisiana

About Baker

Baker is a close-knit town in central Louisiana, home to 12,147 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Baker is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,441 residents per square mile.

📰 Baker News Today

• 18-year-old woman dies following shooting in Baker Friday night, police say WAFB · Aug 15
• Baker mayor installed as new president of Louisiana Municipal Association The Advocate · Aug 18
• David Baker ESPN · Aug 8
• Leroy Rider, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Baker, LA - Baker Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• David Baker ESPN · Aug 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Baker Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Baker — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,147.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Baker

• Cool Critter Cafe (café)
• Flamingo Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Baton Rouge Zoo · Zoo
• Heritage Museum & Cultural Centre · Museum
• L Aquarium de Louisiane · Aquarium

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Baker

• Alsen Park reviews ★
• Baker Park reviews ★
• Baker Recreational Center reviews ★
• Brown Heights Park reviews ★
• Chamberland Park reviews ★
• Clark Memorial Park reviews ★
• Greenwood Community Park reviews ★
• Harding Park reviews ★
• Jefferson Park reviews ★
• Mills Ave Park reviews ★
• Myrtle Park reviews ★
• Tristian Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Baker

• Advantage Charter Academy
• Baker Heights Elementary School
• Baker High School
• Baker Middle School
• Brownfields Elementary School
• GEO Prep Baker
• Impact Charter School
• Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
• White Hills Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Baker

🏘️ Nearby Communities