Is Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) safe?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)
“Go with care. Sherwood Forest is an established, predominantly middle-class suburban area in eastern Baton Rouge with solid residential streets, but its commercial arteries see noticeable property crime. Visitors should feel secure visiting restaurants and parks during the day while maintaining basic vigilance around busy thoroughfares and at night.”
About the area
Sherwood Forest is a mid-century, sprawling suburban neighborhood characterized by ranch-style single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and strip-mall retail corridors. It sits between major East Baton Rouge thoroughfares, offering convenient access to local dining and parks but requiring a car for virtually all travel.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There is no public bike-share program in this district, and dedicated bike lanes are virtually non-existent along high-traffic corridors like Sherwood Forest Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential interior streets with high homeownership rates and stable family households
- Close proximity to BREC's expansive Forest Community Park and regional recreation facilities
- Diverse local dining options and retail convenience along primary corridors
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle break-ins and retail larceny along major commercial edges
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited sidewalks and poor pedestrian connectivity
- Pockets of aging multifamily housing nearby with higher emergency service call volumes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior subdivisions but can occasionally be observed as panhandling near major intersections along Florida Boulevard and Interstate 12 off-ramps.
What Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and standard school and commuter traffic along main arteries.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity around shopping centers with moderate traffic and a generally calm suburban atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Dining spots are active, but pedestrian presence drops sharply outside of residential cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions are quiet and dark, while commercial strips can feel isolated; unlit areas and strip mall parking lots require situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Capital Area Transit System (CATS), with bus route 47 (Highland/Sherwood) servicing parts of the corridor, though service frequencies are low and Baton Rouge has no passenger rail system.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free throughout the area, with large surface parking lots at all shopping plazas and ample private driveway space in residential zones.
Things to do in Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)
- Spend a morning outdoors at BREC's Forest Community Park enjoying the lake, dog park, and splash pad.
- Explore local culinary spots along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard featuring authentic Cajun, Vietnamese, and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Practice tennis or pickleball at the lighted courts of the Forest Park Tennis Center.
Local favorites
- Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)A beloved regional staple known for flavorful shawarma, gyro platters, and fresh pita with feta dip.
- Drusilla Seafood Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2300)A long-standing local favorite serving traditional fried and blackened Louisiana seafood classics.
- Mason's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2650)Popular neighborhood dining destination renowned for its award-winning weekend brunch and stuffed burgers.
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Common questions about Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)
Is Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) a good place to live?
On safety, Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 35/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge) are safer?
South Broadmoor (71), Sherwood Meadow (70), West Sherwood Forest (66) score higher nearby.
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