So much fun to visit City Park in New Orleans on the first day of Spring. (It's actually one of the places that I visit almost every trip to New Orleans.) The park is sprawling. Covering 1300 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the US. Bike trails, walking trails, museums, restaurants, sculpture gardens, botanicals gardens and an amusement park for kids. What more could you want? Love art? Check out NOMA. This is often on my agenda. Love the rotating exhibits, Newcomb pottery and collection of impressionist paintings. I use my Graycliff annual pass for reciprocal admission fees. Bonus: One of my besties works here! Want art outdoors? The newly expanded sculpture garden is so beautiful and free to explore. Frank Stella. Yaacov Agam. Beverly Pepper. Take a photo with LOVE by Robert Indiana. Don't sit on Bear with Us by Frank Gehry. Feel free to walk across the Mississippi Meaders Bridge. Take a selfie in the Mirrors Labyrinth. Love to talk a walk here. Sorry, GiGi. No dogs allowed. Love flowers? If you are lucky, you may see tulips or wildflowers. Or visit the New Orleans Botanic Garden. It's also included on the Graycliff Martin annual reciprocal pass. The garden is filled with azaleas, camellias and beds of roses. Love the native Louisiana raised vegetable beds and the butterfly garden. Sit under the oaks on a park bench or a swing to take a rest. Like art? Explore the large collection of Enrique Alfarez sculptures spread throughout the garden. Hungry? Thirsty? This is the best place to visit Cafe du Monde. No lines and the parking is free and so much easier than the quarter. Order a cafe au lait or a hot chocolate with a plate of beignets. Then grab a table with a green umbrella outside to enjoy the sunshine and the famous oak trees in the park. City Park has one of the largest collections of Live Oak trees in the world. Have a kid? Or just feel like a kid? Storyland is so cute! Created by Mardi Gras float makers, it is a New Orleans classic full of whimsy. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mother Goose. It is filled with fairy tale and nursery rhyme classics. Fun fact: New Orleans City Park is one of the largest parks in the US. At 1,300 square acres it is almost twice as large as New York's Central Park which is just a little over 800 square acres and does not make the top twenty for size. (But Central Park is still amazing, too!) Parking is free. Or come by streetcar. It stops near NOMA. Thanks for the free flowers on the first day of spring. read more

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I'd recommend City Park to anyone. It's a great spot for walking, running, photo shoots, picnics, and just enjoying some fresh air. It's very relaxing and a huge plus that you don't have to go far to feel surrounded by nature. There's always plenty of space and you can easily find a place to sit and unwind. I come out here a few times a week for walks and usually on Saturdays with my run club. It's one of my favorite places in the city to reset and stay active. read more

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I just love this park!!! City Park is so beautiful and the views are amazing. I had a meeting recently and held it at City Park to be able to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful views. The moss lines trees and walking paths are great for getting a little fitness and fresh air. I'm a local and this park is truly my favorite for so many reasons - the paths, views, meeting spots, cafe du monde, amusement park, sculpture garden, NOMA and so much more. You could really spend a day there just enjoying the spaces. Give it a try!!! You will love it. read more

Today was such a magical day at the park. I'll admit, I'm here pretty often but today's perfect weather created an extra special atmosphere. From the tulip blooms, to the art market and the random Kawaii trinket swap, the people were out and they were connecting and they were happy. It's exactly what a park should feel like, a shared space where everyone can enjoy the outdoors. I love City Park! read more

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What a chill and better way to start off 2026 than to take a stroll down New Orleans' famous City Park! Since the weather was really nice today, my mom and I decided to walk around the park. City Park is filled with so much spacious nature, multiple walkways, and overall provides a breath of fresh air for you to relieve stress. We basically walked around for almost 3 hours and have yet to explore all of the park! A great park to explore if you're ever in the NOLA area or if you want a peaceful walk. read more

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Highly recommend you add this park to your itinerary if you're visiting New Orleans. There's a ton of things to do! Check the website for more details. It's bigger than Central Park in NYC and there's everything from swan boats and surrey rentals to a mini golf course, sculpture garden, museum of art, and a botanical garden. I hear the birdwatching here is pretty great too. We went to the sculpture garden and botanical garden and it was 100% worth the trip. Bonus: you can walk to Clesi's afterwards to enjoy some crawfish! read more

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Stopped by here on a beautiful Friday afternoon. My friend suggested we park near Storyland and it ended up having lots of space available and was just a short walk to the Cafe du Monde outpost here which ended up being the perfect spot for an afternoon pick me up. The trees here are absolutely gorgeous. There's lots of space to walk and plenty of places to sit and talk, too. It's a nice spot that's a bit off the beaten path in NOLA if you're looking for something a little less city and a little more country. read more

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City Park is absolutely magical! It's one of those places that makes you forget you're in the middle of a city. The greenery, the huge oak trees, the quiet lakes -- everything feels peaceful and beautiful. We walked around for hours and didn't want to leave. There's so much to do: stunning sculpture gardens, bridges for cute photos, museums, little trails, and gorgeous views in every corner. It's clean, relaxing, and feels like the heart of New Orleans in the most natural way. Whether you want a calm morning walk, pretty pictures, or just a break from the busy streets -- City Park is a must. Totally worth the visit! read more

City Park - Parks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Huge park in New Orleans that seems to have lots of little encloves to walk around and explore. Definitely a way to spend some time in the big easy, just meandering and getting in touch with nature. The sculpture garden was awesome ans free to visit as well. There's a cafe du monde with ac (lifesaver for us for the walk) nearby that you can take a rest at and get some food. The modern art museum is also here, along with the botanical garden (have entry fees) but its definitely a spot you can visit and spend a whole day at. I'd check before hand to see if things are open or not though. read more

This place is huge. We came for a stroll around the sculpture garden as it was free. Grabbed a bite at Cade Du Monde too. The park seemed really family and pet friendly. Next time I plan on renting a bike or canoe to mosey around a little more. It's well shaded it most areas if you're trying to beat the heat. read more

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City Park is so beautiful! We came across it trying to find a suitable area to charge one of our cars (2 EV stations located in two different locations within the park). While we waited, we decided to take a walk around and explore! There is so much offered within the park grounds for the community to enjoy, such as the children's museum, the outdoor gym circuit, places to rent a boat or buggy to ride within the park, and little gardens within the park that feature various themes of art sculptures & green spaces created within. read more

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A really beautiful place. Trees and various vegetation is abundant. Old and new building alike. Cafe Du Monde is on site at the south end, this is near a lot of activity such as kids playgrounds, pavilions hosting weddings and parties, and other types of events. We walked the south end and there were at least 6 or 7 weddings and 2 or 3 parties going on. A lot of photographers taking pics of the couples and party goers. The many water streams and ponds on site as well as the massive trees covered in the moss makes it so pretty. Pictures do not capture the depth of beauty that the eyes get to see. There is a putt putt at the south end, website states it's $12 per adult. Going north it gets a little more less well kept, sans the golf course at the north end. There is an equestrian "farm", per the sign, at the extreme north end. This is a great park. read more

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This park is a staple in New Orleans living. In a very central location and a humongous landscape! They have playgrounds, they have a Childrens Museum, baseball soccer in all type of sports spaces. Lots of people take advantage of the beautiful scenery and do photo shoot for engagements or baby announcements here. Lots of weddings happen here as well. They have a weekend farmers market. That's also really good. I love bringing my child here to get into nature and before I had a child me and my husband used to come just to get away from the city life. read more

City park is always so beautiful and amazing. It is a very peaceful place. They have museums, a garden, amusement park rides and much much more. You can ride bikes on land or swans in the water. You can lay a blanket in the grass or put a hammock in the trees. Very beautiful & peaceful place. Lots of things to do at city park. read more

City park in the Oaks; still Christmas season flow. Beautiful light show and tranquility. read more

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Make City Park a destination on your trip as it's the best attraction not involving food, alcohol, ghosts, or marshmallow-eating alligators. The 170 year old park is 1,300 acres (1 x 3 miles), bigger than Central Park (843) and Golden Gate Park (1,017). Aside from Fairmount Park in Philly, the only larger parks are national parks, state parks (Alaska, New York, and LA ) or a collection of parks (Cleveland). 819 species of birds have been documented there, all of them likely fried at one point. Go for the largest grove of mature live oaks in the world, some of which are nearly 800 years old, and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden (separate review) outside the Museum of Art. That alone is worth the trip. Rent bikes and ride the Zemurray Multi-Use Trail, a three-quarter-mile trail surrounding the Big Lake, featuring the wind chime-filled Singing Oak. Or rent swan boats and enter the lake. There's also a golf course, a disc golf course, an equestrian center, and multiple fishing sites (w/ license). You can eat at seven restaurants, including a Cafe de Monde. Other attractions: $6: Storyland children's park $12: City Putt (36 hole NOLA-themed Mini Golf) $12: New Orleans Botanical Garden (10 acres/2000 varieties of plants) $15 : New Orleans Museum of Art $15 : weekly pass at City Bark (4.6 acre Dog Park) $18: Louisiana Children's Museum (includes Storyland) $25 : Carousel Gardens Theme Park (18 rides) Free: Oscar J Tolmas Visitor Center (rumor has it he's really Oscar A Tolmas but when he opened his visitor center, the name was already taken) Free: Couturie Forest (30 acres of eight distinct ecosystems). Shoutout to the website who noted it contains NOLA's highest point of elevation: Laborde Mountain--- "Measuring a daunting 27 feet above sea level, oxygen and sherpas are available upon request." read more

What. A. PARK. It's huge. Massive. We only did the south side to see the incredible historic oak grove. And WOW, was that worth the visit. I took a ton of pictures, but so does everyone else, sooooo... I only posted 3 and go check out other pictures and THEN go see these incredible, massive oaks in person!! read more

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Love City Park and all that it offers. I spend a lot of time here alone or with others. I rest, meditate, exercise, and have fun with family and friends here. The park always has something new to offer. I love City Park. read more

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City Park was absolutely beautiful even in the rain. We only drove through, but it was still stunning with all the greenery and scenery. You can tell it would be an amazing place to spend time when the weather's nice. Definitely worth visiting! read more

City Park - Parks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

City Park is a huge park in New Orleans. It is easily one of largest parks I have ever been to. The first thing that caught my eye are the moss trees. These trees are massive, with this moss hanging off the branches. It gives a spooky vibe, it isn't wise to touch the moss, as it could cause blisters and irritation to your skin. Unfortunately due to time restrictions, I didn't get to experience all parts of City Park. This Park is home to one of the locations of the New Orleans' legendary Cafe Du Monde. It is also where one may find the Sculpture Garden, which was unfortunately closed on the day we were here. For the youngest park goers, there are a few ways to keep them entertained. There's the Children's Museum, the Carousel, Celebration in the Oaks, which is the Christmas Lights drive through. What's a park without a playground? Of course there a few of them here too! Adults have countless ways to stay fit. There's golf, disc golf, tennis, and a nice scenic walk through this park would do anyone plenty of good. City Park is a great place to play, learn, see, relax and enjoy New Orleans. read more

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One of the best gems in New Orleans can be found in this 1,300-acre glorious park! This is a must do, must see when in NOLA and is a nice rest from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. There are so many things to do in this park and so many great spots to make many memories. read more

Yelp Review 2024 #58: A nice place to visit for free! Lots of things to see and do. Located on acres upon acres of land - you can relax, walk around, run, fish, birdwatch, people watch, paint, meditate, have a picnic, take your kids to the playground/ amusement, take your dog to the dog park (City Bark), visit the botanical garden or the sculpture garden or the art museum. You can easily spend a whole day here. I walked around to see Popp's Bandstand, greenery, bridges, ducks, and outdoor sculptures. The only problems were there were mosquitoes and it also rained but I had an umbrella. But nothing protected me from the mosquitoes. I had intended to spend at least half a day here but I had to take the L and walk away from mosquitoes after getting welts the size of dollar coins. I didn't get to go to the art museum which probably would have been the smarter thing to visit since it's indoors and mosquito-free. But I was already too itchy to think. However, I still got to see a lot of such a big park that's bigger than New York's Central Park. Bring an umbrella, bug spray, drinking water, and wear comfortable shoes (preferably water-proof or something that washes/ dries easily). read more

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We visited twice to see the botanical gardens and the sculpture garden. We also walked the park and enjoyed all the amazing amenities. We cannot say enough great things about sculpture gardens and can't believe it is free! read more

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One of my favorite places in New Orleans. You could spend 3-4 days exploring every thing it has to offering. There are events and art markets constantly in the main area by Cafe Du Monde and the pavilion, the gardens and museum are beautiful, and it's such a beautiful piece of land. I will have to review each piece to do it justice. If you are visiting, you want to give this a look. read more

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It's always a hit here. Beautiful and serene as usual. Rather you're coming to walk, reflect, appreciate the arts, or grab a bite to eat, City Park is perfect for it all. read more

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Larger than New York City's Central Park, New Orleans' City Park is iconic. Taking the 48 streetcar from near the Warehouse District, the ride took around 30 minutes. Once inside the park, we spent several hours enjoying a few of the kids sites before heading to our hotel. We barely scratched the surface. Our seven-year-old loved every minute in the park from finding turtles and cranes in the swamp-like water with beautiful trees from riding the rides at the amusement park. (Her ticket was $21 for unlimited rides and around $12.14 per parent. Senior citizen tickets cost $11.32. Next to the amusement park is Storyland, a $6 fenced playground inspired by famous children's books. My daughter's favorite parts were the large slide and the Candy Lane game. Next, we strolled through the botanical gardens and sculpture before stopping at Cafe du Monde's City Park location. It's less busy and still sells their famous beignets. read more

City Park - Parks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fun spot for the whole family Lots of seasonal and holiday events are held here a must see in the city and beautiful in the spring read more

This my second place that my Husband took me to with my recovery. City Park is So peaceful. The Trees are just beautiful. Also the Ducks are stunning. read more

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My daughter was insistent that we go to City Park. It actually accomplished two things, first we got to ride the streetcars in New Orleans and second, we got to walk several miles and enjoy the amazing park! Gorgeous Park and it is huge, so wear your walking shoes. I feel like this is the place where there is something for everyone. It was a lovely day with warm weather, 92° with 62% humidity, but my crew went hard. I love that they have a Cafe Du Monde in the park so you can still get delicious beignets while skipping the line. The children's amusement park looked like a great place for people with kids looking to get them out of the typical New Orleans life without having to go far. If you are a visitor, don't miss the City Park. For the record (we looked) it is larger than Central Park, in New York, and it has more to do/see, not taking anything away from Central Park, just saying! read more

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A beautiful park that you can spend the entire day in. We took a stroll along the water after grabbing coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde. The sculpture garden is a 5 star attraction and not to be missed. The grounds are beautiful and make you feel like you are out of the city. The sculptures are varied in type, meaning, date made, and interpretation. I've never seen such a wonderful sculpture garden with sculptures that gave us so much to talk about. Fabulous place to visit and get outside in nature in the city. read more

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City Park is absolute gorgeous and huge. I've been there twice and both times, I've had an extremely unique experience because of being in different parts of the park. I recently rented bikes from Wheel Fun to ride around, but I didn't love the immediate area around the rental as much as I loved some of the other parts, especially with the hanging trees. It's an uber or train car away from Bourbon Street, but it's not far at all and worth the visit. read more

Away from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street is 1,300 acres of a wide variety of other kinds of entertainment that you don't find downtown. The NOLA City Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the Sculpture Garden, and the Louisiana Children's Museum. Other activities include tennis courts, hiking and walking trails, a golf course, and football and baseball fields. Even just driving through we saw so much green grass and space to do whatever your heart desires. We saw people parked on the side of the road and fishing. There was ample parking all throughout the park and everything was in great condition. During Hurricane Katrina, 90% of the park was flooded and there were millions of dollars in damages. Judging by what it looks like now you would've never known. This is a great park and you could find yourself here for hours. read more

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Love coming to this amazing park! Walked through the sculpture area and the grandkids played in the playground. They really enjoyed climbing on the trees. I just love this park. I wish we had one like it in Alabama. read more

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This park is enchanting! The majestic oak trees. The picturesque Spanish moss dripping from the trees. The waterways and stone foot bridges. I liked this park so much that, when I was trying to figure out where my now-husband and I were going to get married, this is the place I chose. We had our ceremony in front of those iconic oak trees. Then, we had pictures taken around the park. It was perfect for us! My husband and I have been back to visit City Park on anniversary trips to New Orleans. On one trip, we explored the Sculpture Garden. I expected to zip right through, but it was so interesting, it captivated our attention. We got caught up in it longer than I thought we would. There are so many photo opportunities in this park! City Park is worth the visit! read more

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Very relaxing and large park. I am very fond of animals, and besides the ducks, which I spent half a day feeding (sorry Mother Nature), I also found a cat in the Botanical gardens in the model set train place, and it was very friendly and rubbed against my legs upon first greeting. The art museum is surprisingly diverse for NOLA (maybe I am underestimating), They have pretty good food as well in the cafe, and the overall museum is just beautiful. Thank you donors. Btw, not sure if this is a NOLA thing, because the WW2 museum was also absolutely freezing, and so was the Art Museum here. Maybe people just like a chilly 60F indoors. read more

Largest park in New Orleans located in Mid City. A place for cycling, walking, and bike rentals. A Children's Museum and a A Cafe Du Monde is also inside this park. read more

Beautiful park, unfortunately they close the Botanical Gardens way before the sun sets on the weekends so we weren't able to get photos of the proposal where we wanted originally but this little flower field outside it was perfect as well! read more

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A nice park to walk around! There is a sculpture garden, museum, Cafe Du Monde location, and a mini boardwalk area near the lake.

We have been here a few times. Once we just strolled the beautiful, oak filled grounds, after enjoying a street car ride, which leads right up to the park. Once while perusing the sculpture garden near NOMA. The sculptures are so cool! My favorite is the replicating silver man that seems to stretch to the sky. Once we visited while parading around the Christmas lights show, "Celebration in the Oaks," which is located in the botanical garden section of the park. Thousands of twinkling lights to dazzle you at night! This is a wondrous, expansive space with a little bit of everything for everyone. There are ponds, streams, bridges, seating areas. It's worth a long stroll during your trip, including a trip over to NOMA. read more

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A NOLA treasure! I feel like so many people visit New Orleans and do not know City Park exists. Maybe this is OK- maybe tourists who are dead-set and focused on the Bourbon St. experience deserve not to know about it. For the rest of you, listen up: this park is a must-see and if you live here, do go as often as your little heart desires. There are a bunch of ways to pull up to it and explore, but we typically drive up the main way to the museum and park by that lawn to the side of the pond with swan boats (yes! They have swan boats! And gondolas!) This way, you're close to the intriguing sculpture garden and you'll definitely want to stroll through that area. You're also close to the botanical gardens, a new favorite of mine (separate review). There's a lot to explore and do. I feel like I barely scratched the surface. If activity is your thing, plenty of workout areas, paths and more. Frisbee golf (never even knew what that was but apparently it's a thing!) Bayous and ponds. My husband has been known to find secret areas to fish. There's the children's museum and areas to picnic with grills and shelter from the elements. But we like to just stroll under the oak trees and take in the sheer beauty of this park. You don't have to spend a dime to enjoy much of its offerings. read more