3-star rating update until they fix some things!! The water spray that my dog used to LOVE has been…read morebroken for almost a year. I emailed to ask when it would be fixed and did not receive an answer. They also haven't put tennis balls in the park since COVID, and when I asked about that, they used COVID as their excuse in 2024. So I've been bringing my tennis balls. And last, they replaced the shower nozzles and hoses with very short hoses and nozzles that spray water EVERYWHERE. Not sure who thought of these "upgrades," but they suck. Just really silly inconveniences when you're already paying per year to use the park.

My pup, Lestat, gives this place the full five-stars! He loves the large open space and gentle…read morehills for running around with other pups. After a rain shower, he loves to walk in the the shallow puddles under the majestic old oaks near the main entrance. I love the walking path lined with crate myrtles that circles the park, as it is trips to the City Bark that help me get my steps in. We appreciate that it is open late and well lit, as it allows us to go to park later in the evening when temperatures are lower. Registering was easy and I happily will pay the low yearly fee for this great amenity. My only complaint would be that the entrance needs more regular maintenance, as you can imagine dogs can get it dirty quickly and odors linger. I would like to see some volunteer opportunities on the weekends to help make it the best stop for dogs and their human companions!

My Husband and I was married here at Shelter 2 , 22 years…read moreago . What fantastic Memories. Lafreniere is a great Park . One our special day it rained around Us except on us !! WOW WOW . As I walked across the bridge at Shelter 2 Into my Husband arms . It was so BEAUTIFUL

This park is amazing, i love taking my dog for a walk in the mornings, never lose a day.read more

Big dog, little dog, fat dog, skinny dog, hot dog, cold dog... Any kind of dog that you can think…read moreof is here at this park. Visit this free dog park quite often. And it's truly a vibe. There are chairs for you to sit in. There are soccer nets if you wanna break out a game of soccer. And of course, loads of space for the dog to rip and run. For the most part, the dogs that come here are well behaved and able to be awfully. Every now and again you'll find an aggressive that comes through. But most dogs stay away from their dog and the owner will leave. Like most things there are rules. But they're easy. Clean up behind your dog, and be nice. In essence. Often times there are other events that are hosted here in the park at which time the dogs are not allowed to roam freely, fortunately that is fairly in frequent. Parking is a table difficult because it's only street parking and it's shared because of the residence that live in the area.

Good vibe here. Very nice and friendly place to bring your dog to play and socialize with other…read moredogs in a safe space. Also includes a clean and fun playground for children to play, with a partition that separates the playground from the rest of the park. Located in the north-east residential side of the French quarter and situated around some of the most beautiful homes/architecture that you'll see in the quarter. No bums or druggies in sight btw. Gate is unlocked by an officer at 8am.

Great new park by the river and you can walk along the Riverwalk see the bridge and the side of the…read morecity. It's a good viewpoint.

This park is great for a stroll along the mighty Mississippi River with beautiful views of downtown…read moreNew Orleans and the French Quarter. The Rusty Rainbow Bridge and Piety Wharf are good photo opp spots. There is little to no tree coverage and limited spots to enter and exit the park, so be careful and bring a water if you're walking here during the hot summer months. There are also people taking rest in the shade of the Mandeville Shed that I would suggest you not walk near for various reasons. Like any place, just walk swiftly and be aware of your surroundings, and you'll be fine.

New Orleans Lakefront offers a great view of Lake Pontchartrain and is a very cool place to chill…read moreand just enjoy some time. Whenever I am in New Orleans, I spend some time here. It is just a very cool place to chill after a day of business. If you find yourself in New Orleans, Louisiana, come check out here and the magnificent Lake Pontchartrain.

A nice little boardwalk adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain. Went on a weekday, not too busy. There are…read moresteps near the edge of the boardwalk to sit that are close to the water. There are seafood restaurants nearby. 4 stars because I thought there would be more to see like a lake pier boardwalk or something lol.

After "getting my feet wet" in the world of disc golf at City Park, I opted to expand my horizons…read moreand start trying new courses. Since Lafreniere Park's disc golf course is the only other course in the New Orleans metro area, I decided to give it a try. The course layout is fairly logical, but a map would be helpful if you've never played here before. However, once you play 2 or 3 times, you realize that the course's layout is pretty easy to follow from hole to hole and no map is necessary. The 24 hole course is laid out in what can be best described as several clusters of holes. Holes 1-7 are situated between N. Scenic Drive and the park's lagoon. With the exception of holes 6 & 7; which have a lot of trees "in the way", these holes offer fairly wide open fairways with few obstacles. Holes 8-11 and holes 17 &18 are situated next to N. Scenic Drive & Downs Blvd near the entrance to the park. Holes 8-10 have several trees to negotiate but no other hazards. Hole 11 has a low lying tree near the tee and a dogleg right. Hole 17 is a blind throw as the flag is on top of a large manmade hill. Hole 18's tee box puts the trees in your way for your tee shot, and features a long dogleg right with the road (N. Scenic Dr.) being out of bounds. Holes 12-15 are to the right of the parks' Downs Blvd entrance and are near the soccer fields. Only hole 12 offers a difficult challenge through the tunnel of trees. Hole 16 is situated all by itself next to the restrooms and workout station and is a good place to take a break and get a cool drink. Holes 19-24 are separated from the rest of the course and bounded by the dog park and N. Scenic Drive. The holes are all fairly wide open with the exception of the 432 foot hole 22. Lots of trees are strategically placed so that shot placement as well as distance both come into play. Some of the trickier holes (baskets) can be: Hole 1 - This medium length hole is bordered by water on the left, but unless you throw an absolutely horrible shot, the water should not come into play. Hole 4 - Be careful of throwing too hard here as you are throwing directly towards the water and the basket is less than 10 feet from the water's edge. If your disc goes in the water, consider it gone. Hole 5 - I've lost 2 or 3 discs on this hole, as there is water on the entire left side of the fairway that extends rightward into the field of play. Play it safe and throw far to the right if you can't carry the 250'ish feet to clear all of the water. Hole 6 - This hole will test your ability to throw low and straight off the tee box. If you can't, you are definitely going to hit some trees. The basket is somewhat protected behind a small cluster of trees on a slightly elevated hill. Hole 7 - The tee box is set on a man made elevation that offers a great view of the park.. This is a long par 3 as it is almost 500 feet to the basket. There are many trees in the way and it would be wise to keep to the right, as if you throw left, you will find yourself surrounded by trees. The basket to this hole is also on a man made hill that appears to be nearly 2 stories tall (15-20 feet). I have yet to par this hole. Hole 12 - I have thrown some of my worst throws on this hole. It is a 383 foot dogleg left that runs along Downs Blvd back towards N. Scenic Drive with the street being out of bounds. There are trees everywhere so you have to keep your shots straight or you will be forever lost in the trees. Hole 17 - Keep your disc low off the tee shot to avoid the big tree in your way. The basket is completely obscured as it sits on top of a man made hill and is all the way to the back of the "green". Hole 22 - If you want to make a par, you better be able to throw long and straight, as this hole is covered with trees and is over 430 feet. Stay to the right as it's easy to lose a disc in the backyard of one of the houses that line the left side of this The course has steadily improved this year, as has participation among local fairway. The course is well maintained and the grass is always freshly cut and kept short; so it's easy to locate your disc after every throw. Also, there never seems to be too many disc golfers on the course, so there's never any waiting. The downside to this course is the number of picnickers and recreational visitors that frequent the park. Some of them have no idea what disc golf is and actually picnic right next to the baskets; especially the elevated baskets on hole 7 and 17. Furthermore, lots of kids often want to "help you" and pick up your disc and bring it to you after you throw it. :-( But overall, I've played here at least a dozen times and every time has been a good time. If you are a first timer and are playing alone, allow at least 2 hours to complete your 1st round. Once you get accustomed to the course, it can be played (solo) in as little as 90 minutes.

Very few challenges in the way of terrain change/trees or otherwise. Basically a driving range…read more Watch out for other people in park not playing folf.

Rating: 9.5/10 I…read morelove this space for the historical/ancestral aspects and for the music and cultural significance. Visiting this site always feels nice. The grounds are kept clean and it hosts a lot of great music and art festivals. Sundays are still my favorite day to go and hear music and see the vendors.

I must start with I was extremely disappointed with the condition of this historical park. Located…read moreabout 7 mins from the French Quarters. Someone is maintaining the landscaping but that's about all Now, there's a gentleman ( his name escapes me) that gives an amazing tour of the park and history of New Orleans. Wildlife (ducks, geese, cranes) are present so please watch your step Lovely sculptures. They need to be cleaned and maintained. Even with the disappointment I was happy to visit the park

Such beauty and the lingering sound of music from all angles drifting in as you walk through is…read moremagical

To walk through the French Quarters listening to local musicians playing while the sun shines…read morebright is definitely an experience to remember. You're experiencing colonial architecture, lots of history and local ppl willing to tell you about it outside of the tourist industry. Lots of street music and food Now, you will experience urine smells so walk fast in those sections. Also, make sure to walk to the other side of the square to see the beautiful New Orleans sign and the magnificent view of the water

This is a MUST do activity in New Orleans, and you could truly spend a whole day here. My favorite…read morething is to walk and visit the giant oak trees. They are truly majestic. The first Cafe du Monde is located in the park so you can grab a coffee and a treat for your walk. The playground space is excellent and the outdoor sculpture garden is free to visit. Check the calendar for special events and plenty of other paid activities!

Hey, I didn't know this park went on for miles and miles until after I saw everyone else's reviews…read more I still give it 5 stars for the little bit I saw and experienced. I just walked on the outskirts of this enormous park. On my way to the New Orleans Museum of Art, I walked on the sidewalk. I really enjoyed the large, old canopy of trees that line both sides of the sidewalk. On my way to and from the museum, I saw so many varieties of birds and groups of squirrels. The squirrels were frolicking and playing, chasing one another. The ducks were just hanging out, but there were other varieties of birds that were searching for and dining on earthworms, after the rain had brought them up to the surface. Lots of space and green grass. It's a beautiful park to visit and enjoy nature. No need to drive. You can take the trolly here, as I did.

Within the historic part of Marigny is a tiny 19th century park with a small playground and a…read morestatue of George Washington. After eating breakfast at Ayu Bakery (which is so good!), we strolled across the street to the park for our seven-year-old daughter to play on the playground. There's shady parts of the park to escape the hot sun too.

The 2.5 acre park is a nice retreat at the edge of the Frenchmen Street music venues. It was named…read moreWashington Square Park in 1838 after the Washington 141st Field Artillery Regiment, but it has been around since the early 1800's in the Faubourg Marigny, one of New Orleans' earliest suburbs. The park is a peaceful place, lined with benches for relaxation and a beautiful spot to meet up with friends and enjoy the shade of the historic oak trees. You can find street performers playing music in and around the area. It also occasionally hosts special events such as festivals, art markets and concerts. I'm happy to have this small open space park in my neighborhood. It can be a bit of a haven for the gutter punks during the day which brings it down a notch but nice to have a green space. Nice place to walk ur dog thru or relax on a nice day. For those visiting it's not a tourist destination just a local park.