Suggestions for Park near New Orleans

Kim • February 2, 201513,000 acre outdoor oasis. Botanical Gardens, Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Biking, Jogging, and Walking Trails, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Paddle Boats and newly added Putt -Putt .

Brian E. • August 27, 2011Brown bag your lunch and head to one of the parks many benches to enjoy the scenic views. Fall and winter are great times for bird watching. People watching good year round.

Hadi • March 24, 2017Cozy and kinda isolated spot… great to check out!

Cole T. • June 12, 2017Pretty and scenic. Climbing the bridge is part of the experience, definitely worth it; especially when on a run!

Amália S. • November 22, 2016Really like the musician statues!! Great history of the jazz!

Karen • February 17, 2019Lovely park to take a stroll in. Very pretty views while walking around.

Kimmie O. • June 5, 2022Nice quiet place to take in the views of the Mississippi River waterfront and on one side and St. Louis Cathedral on the other.

Herman S F. • August 21, 2013Exercise [-> Wed Aug 21st 2013 <-] day Herman & Lena walked 3-3/4 Of A Miles @ City Park Festival & Recreational Grounds from 5:35 Am- 7:00 am

Hubert M. • March 24, 2013Love chilling here with kids and the dog :)

LaBugg H. • April 26, 2013Instructions: Bring a hammock, some strawbita, good music, then just chill & watch the sunset.

Karen • February 17, 2019Beautiful park. Look for the stunning and enormous oak tree.

Jim C. • August 9, 2014Very peaceful. The train garden, a model of New Orleans, is amazing.

Mayra F. • July 6, 2015Pretty park. Interesting folks there.

Monk • February 9, 2013Awesome place to bring your dogs and let them be dogs. Just be careful letting them jump into the river. There's gators in dem waters!

Sonya's Pralines-n-Sweets N. • April 21, 2014Relaxing place for all families enjoy it every time we go

Liz P. • April 16, 2013Amazing campus that has been built with 2 gyms, football field and more

Robert B. • April 1, 2013A nice spot to enjoy an Abita and Jazz poboy from Verti Marte.

Amber E. • May 8, 2021They painted over the good murals

Marigny9 • October 17, 2015Fantastic weekly free festival w music, food & crafts in a beautiful setting. You can bring food 4 the ducks & fish but no outside food allowed. Runs Apr-June & Sep-Nov. Check their site 4 a lineup.

Tim E. • June 23, 2012No dogs, bikes, or alcohol. Of course those are the first three things you see there on most days. Lots of shade and a nice open space and lil' playground. Keep it clean!

Brandi B. • September 10, 2019They’ve done so much work in the River front. Very beautiful, relaxing and a lot cleaner

April D. • February 9, 2010Chess pieces are always available for playing. Bring bug spray in the summer, spring and early fall.

John F. • January 7, 2012There are power outlets available around the perimeter.

John L. • June 11, 2010Ultimate Frisbee Summer League on Thursday Nights.

Melonee W. • May 11, 2019Beautiful park

Kimmie O. • June 5, 2022Lovely park with scenic views. Great place for people watching. You’ll find plenty of artists and painters around here.

Carol R. • January 2, 2012Please sign the petition that Mark and Randi and Julie and Val created regarding the dog park.:-)

Genevieve C. • June 22, 2012There is plenty if shade on the hot summer days. Dogs have access to drinking water and swimming water. It's great!