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Photo courtesy of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation
City Park
Type: Parks, Romantic
10Best Says
The largest green space in New Orleans, City Park boasts 1,300 acres featuring colorful outdoor sculpture, excellent sports facilities and beloved attractions, such as the New Orleans Botanical Garden... Read More
The largest green space in New Orleans, City Park boasts 1,300 acres featuring colorful outdoor sculpture, excellent sports facilities and beloved attractions, such as the New Orleans Botanical Garden and the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), all surrounded by picturesque lagoons and sprawling lawns. Wander the serene sculpture garden behind NOMA, admission is free. Little ones love the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, home to an antique carousel, and the whole family can enjoy boating, biking or picnicking under the Spanish moss-draped live oak trees. There's also a lake for paddleboat rentals, and Storyland, a Mother Goose themed playground where kids can meet Three Little Pigs, Cinderella's Pumpkin, the Cheshire Cat and Snow White.
Hours:
- Daily Sunrise-11pm
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities: "City Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland during the annual Celebration in the Oaks lighting spectacular."
- Things to Do with Kids: "Don't miss Celebration in the Oaks if you come during the holidays, a fabulous walk-through light show perfect for families."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Spend the $26 to rent a pedal boat and explore the bayous and lagoons of City Park."
- Free Things to Do: "During the summer months, shade under the massive live oak trees is a hot commodity - stake your claim early in the day."
- Romantic Things to Do: "Rent a paddle boat or SUP and head out on the lagoon."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: City Park is the city's front yard, much loved and used by locals of every stripe.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: This is the largest green space in the city with its own special play area for kids.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: City Park is the city's most accessible green space, a place for runners, bikers and anybody in need of some Mother Nature.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: City Park has a multitude of free options for the New Orleans traveler: the sculpture gardens, picnic areas, playgrounds, exercise circuits and more.
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: City Park, with its leafy canopy of live oaks and natural beauty is the perfect place to spend a quiet, relaxing day.
