BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Leisure, Sports and Recreation, LLC (“Leisure Sports”), a Louisiana-based company and operator of Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport, Mississippi, announced that Blue Bayou Waterpark in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will reopen in Spring 2026 under the Soak’n Fun brand, marking a significant expansion into the Baton Rouge market.
The Soak’n Fun family of waterparks says it is known for delivering clean and safe family fun.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Soak’n Fun experience to Baton Rouge,” said Glenn Haggerty, managing partner at Leisure Sports. “Our team is committed to creating a safe, exciting and family-focused environment that will delight both locals and visitors alike. We’re ready to build a team and get to work this offseason in preparation for May 2026.”
The announcement coincides with a milestone season for Leisure Sports, as Gulf Islands Waterpark is celebrating its 20th anniversary operating in Gulfport.
Additional information will be announced later this year.
NOTE: Leisure Sports will be leasing/operating Blue Bayou. They will not be leasing/operating Dixie Landin’.
