BakerLouisiana
Baker is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 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
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.