We are OBSESSED with the cabins! Lots of wildlife to…read moreappreciate, very friendly staff, and the location is perfect! Close to the city, right in town, but still in the country. We've been before and will definitely be back. The screens had holes and let in a lot of bugs but it's a form of camping and we loved all of God's creatures nonetheless. I do wish they had some form of souvenir but we took home great photos and countless memories. See you again soon!

I have been here twice now. Once for a fish fry put on for a local Veterans group and once for a…read moreWinter Lantern Festival. The last event I went to here was interrupted by the amount of mosquitoes wanting to suck my blood. You have to pay for admission to get in, at $5 which is inexpensive, but if you rent a picnic area, you also have to pay for that. It is nice though.

Visited the Batture for the first time and it is such a nice park/social area for friends! There…read moreare food trucks that offer a lot of variety of things and there are also some pop-up events that happen on the weekends. They have a lot of chairs for you to sit on so you'll never have a hard time timing a spot. There is a big open grass area where you can put your picnic blankets as well. It does get very sunny so bring sunscreen, hats, and shades for sure! From the food trucks, i ordered onion rings from Bubs Nola and they were amazing! Definitely would recommend to visit if you never have been! So beautiful and spacious!

5 Stars "The Batture: River Views, Killer Food Trucks, and Zero Regrets"…read moreRolled up to 25 Walnut St expecting a chill park and got a full-on love affair with the Mississippi. The river's out here flexing its majestic width while I'm demolishing a lobster roll so good I considered writing it poetry. Food trucks rotate like a dream: crab rolls one day, fried chicken sandwiches the next that had me ready to propose. Brought the dog--he sniffed every inch like he owned the place, blanket down, leash rules ignored in true NOLA fashion. Porta-potties? Surprisingly clean and drama-free. Sunset turns the sky cotton-candy pink, seagulls eye your fries like tiny mobsters, and mosquitoes throw parties if you forget bug spray. It's therapy with better snacks, dog-friendly, family-friendly, and 100% worth the trip. If you're in New Orleans and haven't hit The Batture, fix that immediately.

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

Cooool. Cooooool. Coooool. Nice park in "the middle of nowhere". I mean, not that Reserve, La is…read morenowhere, but on this stretch of The Airline, who would even think there was a park back there; let alone a swimming pool... Hellllllllo. Lemme get ta strokin. Lol. Spacious parking. Well kept, nicely cut green grass as far as the eye can see. There's a swing set for the kiddies. A gazebo area. There's a stage/platform area as well. This place is prime for outdoor activities, family gatherings etc. I don't know what the policies are for use, but it's worth looking into.

I walk past and through this park when I walk my dog, to walgreens, Dennis's, cheeseburger eddie's,…read more& regenelli's. It's usually pretty quiet. There's a drinking water fountain, benches, and gardens. It's a much more convenient way to get over the levee, especially if you're biking. I've even seen my neighbor weeding the gardens. Lol.

I read another review of this that is spot on because it focused on perspective. This is an old…read moreschool small amusement park that is perfect for a fun day with kids. There are a wealth of rides across several different ages, and park admission includes Storyland access and unlimited City Park train rides. It'll be a blast for the kids, and they won't get tired of it; I've also never been there when lines were long. My only issue is that the park is staffed by mostly (but not all) rude young adults (perhaps teenagers but hard to tell) who have no desire to do an efficient or effective job. I'm not even asking for you to go above and beyond to make it special for kids; simply doing your job would be nice. Saying rides are on hold while you sit and do nothing, claiming that the a particular ride only rides every 10 minutes, cutting rides short on purpose (they literally would say it out loud), and so forth are all indicative of issues that could be easily fixed.

Perspective is everything. To my seven-year-old, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park provided two hours…read moreof fun running from ride to ride. They sell pizza and ice cream. Kids love this place. (At least my seven-year-old did. However, in a few years, she'll outgrow the rides.) To parents, this place is a great way to spend a few hours visiting City Park, but it comes with a price. It was $21 for our daughter and just over $12 per parent. However, once you pay, you get unlimited rides. The rides themselves are old and run down, but the plus is there were no lines on a Sunday afternoon in April. It has clean restrooms and the train is a fun way to see a part of City Park. Next door is Storyland, a storybook-themed playground that's free.

I second what all the reviews say about this lovely park!…read more You get a great view of the Mississippi River and when you turn back, you'll get a lovely glimpse of some of the fine architecture that makes NOLA a unique city. As you walk through here, you'll likely pass the aquarium, shopping center, and the Woldenberg statue. All of which are excellent artifacts/venues to see. Heard they also host concerts/events here during the day. Hopefully I can catch one sometime!

This park is really nice! New renovations were made for Woldenberg Riverfront Park, so there's alot…read moreof upgrades they made inducing a nice playground set for kids and additional swings. As of right now, the area is really clean. It's a good place to run, bike, or just hang out while looking at the nice riverfront views. Would recommend visiting if you're in the area already!

Warning: Sentimental review ahead…read more I realize that when many people think about The Point they think of it as a place to bring a date. It wasn't until recently I even knew that's what people did. I always assumed all of those cars were people fishing. The reason I rate this place five stars, and the reason I must drive past here whenever I am close is because of my dad. My family would frequently come down to the west end area and have family meals. Whether it was Bruning's or Russell's, as soon as we finished we had another family tradition. My dad would drive us around the boathouses down by the yacht club then on to The Point. Once there we would either circle and leave, watch the boats or feed the seagulls. I have continued this tradition into adulthood. If I am anywhere near West End, I must make that circuit. This has led to some truly powerful memories and it will try and share a few with you. Back in 2005 after the flooding subsided, but long before the city allowed people back, I was in the Lakeview area. I knew that the devastation around The Point was significant, but I wasn't prepared for what I saw. Bruning's was gone. The yacht harbor was destroyed and boats were piled high on the road and in the harbor. The boathouses were in sad shape. Of all the damage I witnessed during that period of time, this one hit me hard. It felt like that part of my childhood was gone and I would never get it back. It still brings tears to my eyes. Several years later, my oldest daughter had a soccer game one Saturday. Afterward we drove to West End and ate with my dad and brother. The meal was great, and when it ended we said our goodbyes. I loaded up the family and made that circuit I had learned so many years before. As I neared the point I saw a familiar site. There was my dad feeding the seagulls the leftover bread from our meal. We stopped and the look on my daughter's face was priceless. Those photos of my dad and daughter are some of my favorite of all time. Little did I know that while I was trying to avoid being pooped on by those seagulls, I was making a lifelong memory. That's all the sharing for now. Just know that if I am anywhere near here, you are likely to see me driving around and reminiscing.

The Point is my happy place. I can see why people like to sneak out here to kiss. It's one of the…read moremost romantic spots in the city. What...with the beautiful lake shining all around you, the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks, the cute little ducks and sun slowly setting in the background? Yeah. I can see that. Its the perfect place to fish, walk your dog, look at beautiful sailboats, be in awe of nature, unwind and yes...kiss. And it's right in our backyard.