Merrydale Louisiana Map
Explore Merrydale, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Merrydale, Louisiana
| City | Merrydale |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.5013 |
| Longitude | -91.108439 |
| Population | 9,227 |
| Density | 839.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 70812 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| School District | East Baton Rouge Parish School District |
About Merrydale, Louisiana
Merrydale is a locality in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,227. The population density is 839.6 people per km². Merrydale is located at 30.5013°N, 91.1084°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70812.Merrydale occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the regional landscape. It lies 4.4 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, LA (from Baton Rouge, LA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 5.6 miles southwest of Central. The terrain around Merrydale consists of fertile plains and modest woodland, offering a reprieve from the intense humidity that often hangs heavy in the afternoon air. Hurricane Creek winds its way through the periphery just one mile from the center, providing a vital artery for the local flora and fauna. Residents often find solace in the green expanse of Maplewood Park, which serves as a central gathering point for the community. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar golden quality, casting long, amber shadows across the open fields that define the horizon.
Merrydale grew from the necessity of agricultural labor and the steady expansion of regional trade routes that shaped the interior. The local economy relies heavily on the cultivation of sugarcane and rice, crops that have sustained the families of Merrydale for generations. These fields remain the primary engine of industry, requiring a disciplined approach to the seasons and a deep familiarity with the soil. Small-scale manufacturing and service businesses have emerged to support the agricultural base, ensuring that the work of the land remains viable in a changing world. The history of the area is written in the rows of green shoots that appear every spring, a cycle of renewal that demands persistence and hard work from every inhabitant.
Merrydale fosters a cultural character shaped by a blend of long-standing traditions and the unhurried pace of rural life. Maplewood Park serves as the site for seasonal gatherings, where the sound of local music often drifts through the trees during the cooler evenings. While Merrydale remains a place of modest scale, it maintains a distinct identity that resists the homogenization of larger urban centers. The influence of regional heritage is evident in the local palate and the storytelling traditions passed down through families. Even as time moves forward, the people of Merrydale remain connected to the rhythms of the land and the quiet, enduring beauty of their surroundings.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Maplewood Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 346° N
- Comite River Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 020° N
- Mid City Civic Theatre (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 188° S
- Peace Stones (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 171° S
- Waddill Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 104° E
- State Capitol Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 232° SW
- Greenwood Community Park (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 324° NW
- Baton Rouge Zoo (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 324° NW
- Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 293° NW
- Battle of Baton Rouge (1779) (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 237° SW
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 237° SW
- The Red Stick Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 285° W
- Gallery 14 (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 226° SW
- Pentagon Barracks Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 237° SW
- Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 223° SW
- LSU Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 232° SW
- Create Studios (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 205° SW
- West Baton Rouge Parish Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 244° SW
- LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 177° S
- Mississippi River Bridge (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 231° SW
- Varsity Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 215° SW
- African-American Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 213° SW
- Mike the Tiger Habitat (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 217° SW
- Zachary High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 11.1 mi, 344° N
- Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.7 mi, 315° NW · 22k acres
- Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.4 mi, 265° W · 32k acres
- Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 48.6 mi, 006° N · 192k acres
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About This Merrydale Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merrydale, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.5013, -91.108439. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Merrydale includes the ZIP code (70812), telephone area code (985), county seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, and school district assignment (East Baton Rouge Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
