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About Jewel J Newman Community Center
Welcome to Jewel J Newman Community Center, a city-run venue in Baton Rouge designed to host a variety of events—from health fairs and community gatherings to meetings and celebrations. Located at 2013 Central Road, this multi-space center offers a gym, dining hall, gaming and activity areas, and versatile rooms that can be configured to suit your event needs. We’ve got you covered with parking, transit access, nearby hotel options, and trusted partner recommendations to help you secure the right space and services.
Booking tips: The center provides specific capacities by space—Gymnasium up to 800 guests, Activity Room up to 75, Dining Hall up to 75, Pavilion up to 75, and Conference Room up to 8. While there isn’t a published venue-wide seating chart, our team can help you plan layout in coordination with the rental form. For transportation, Baton Rouge CATS serves the area around Central Road and Jewel Newman Center. Parking includes Parking Lot A and Parking Lot B on site for convenient access. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider nearby hotels in downtown Baton Rouge for easy access to dining and attractions. We’ve got you covered—from securing the date to coordinating with partners for a smooth event experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2013 Central Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (official BRLA page).
- Venue type: City-run community center with a large gym, dining room, game room, and multiple rentable spaces.
- On-site parking: Parking Lot A and Parking Lot B are associated with the center.
- Seating/capacities (from Event Rental Information Form): Gymnasium up to 800; Activity Room 75; Dining Hall 75; Pavilion 75; Conference Room 8.
- Seating chart/public map: No published venue-wide seating chart; capacities are provided by space in the rental form.
- Transit: Public transit access via Baton Rouge CATS (near Central Road; bus stop info available for Central Rd/Jewel Newman Center).
- Nearby hotels (downtown Baton Rouge): Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (201 Lafayette St, ~1 mile), Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown (260 Third St, ~0.8–1.0 mile), Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown (200 Convention St, ~0.6–0.9 mile), Holiday Inn Express Baton Rouge Downtown (400 North Blvd, ~0.5–1.0 mile).
- Notable events hosted: health fairs (e.g., A Very Merry Health Fair in 2025) and community/food distribution events; center has operated during various community initiatives (e.g., 2020 food pantry activities).