City Park New Orleans

“Beautiful location, Park is clean, so much to see for free, great artwork and streetcar accessible.” - Gladys R.

“We LOVED this Park. The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn made us take off our shoes upon laying eyes on it!” - Marvin G.

“Everyone who lives here or visits should take advantage of this city's #1 asset.” - Steve I.

“When you go to City Park, you enter another world!” - Linda Marie J.

“I have to say, not only is City Park beautiful but it is incredibly relaxing and gives you that refreshing boost, I don't know, it kind of just feeds your soul a little bit.” - Greg H.

“If you go to New Orleans, you got to see the Mardi Gras...and City Park. What a gem in a place of craziness! ” - Molly H.

“Can't wait for the day that I can take my grandchild to the place that my parents use to take me...great memories! ” - Jennie O.

“Beautiful trees. So peaceful to be there.” - Colleen P.

“On behalf of the many citizens like me...job well done. The Park is truly a wonderful asset for our city.” - Eric F.

“One of the best kept secrets in NOLA. ” - Wyndham N.

“One of my favorite places in the world!” - Karen L.

“City Park its really, really, really beautiful.” - Nina G.

“I played mini golf with my husband there 41 years ago. ” - Peg K.

“We had great time yesterday at the Park! We will definitely be back soon! ” - Nadra J.

“Worth seeing! We drove to the park & there was plenty of parking & it was easy to find. Loved the sculpture garden!” - Linda B.

“Everyone I know calls the horses on the Carousel the Flying Horses! ” - Ralph M.

“Climbing the trees at City Park is an important rite of passage for any true NOLA kid. ” - Melissa R.

“I wish we couldn't spent hours here! There is an Amusement Park, a sculpture garden, a place to get coffee and beignets and more! I'd love to go back and spend more time!” - Gina V.

“No trip to NOLA is complete unless you spend an afternoon at City Park. Bring a picnic, spread a blanket and relax. There's plenty to do and see from Disc Golf to the Sculpture Gardens and rides for the kiddies. You can make a whole day of it and never get bored. Enjoy.” - Dan M.

“I take my 93 year old father to Morning Call whenever possible. I listen to him reminisce about his early memories of City Park.” - Linda J.

“City Park was the factor that turned me from a tourist to a resident of New Orleans. ” - Bill W.

“Such a beautiful, magical park!” - Josh A.

“Another claim to fame in our beloved city.” - Carolyn B.

“Had fun at the park yesterday...my family and I rented the paddle boats and had a blast!!! ” - Kristi S.

“One of my favorite places....absolutely the most beautiful park I have ever seen (even internationally)!” - Karen L.

“I remember having my picture taken at the Peristyle for my dance review back in 1964. The Peristyle is still so beautiful!” - Bunny W.

“If I was 40 years younger I would climb these large trees!” - Renee E.

“Man, @NOLACityPark is one of the best things about this city.” - Rab G.

“My #1 reason for wanting to move to the city!” - Nicholas C.

“City Park is my gym, my place to grab a snack, my zen place.” - Elodie C.

“The lighting on the Peristyle and Bandstand look great! Thank you City Park for being beautiful! ” - Julie S.

“This is my little piece of heaven. ” - Debby G.

“I found the Park extremely beautiful and peaceful. I would not have imagined such a beautiful green space existed so close to the city. ” - Hugo E.

“My family and I have been riding our bikes on the track around the Festival Grounds. We love it, and it’s clear everyone else does too. It’s a big asset for the city. ” - Truman B.

“I just finished my jog at the beautiful City Park. It’s a great place to exercise. ” - James B.

“A beautifully landscaped, tranquil haven away from the razzle dazzle of the French Quarter. ” - Sue B.

“The free and open space - there’s nothing like being at City Park on a nice day. ” - Ase W.

“Every route is scenic. Trails and paved roads snake like the Mississippi River around bayous, lakes, ponds, sculptures, fountains, Venetian gondolas, and 600-year-old oaks. There's a 3/4 mile boardwalk around Big Lake, nature trails, and paved areas for running! ” - G. Hill

“This Park is vast & beautiful - old oaks, a museum, gardens, art - a park you can bring the kids to for rides and to feed the ducks & swans. ” - Molly W.

“I had my reception at City Park in September of 2003 and people STILL talk about the food. It was beyond my wildest dreams! ” - Veronica P.

“I so love MY PARK, even at 53 years old, it is a treasure that brings back my earliest memories - and great ones at that!” - Allison J.

“My husband and I love the cedar swings at the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. It's our date place to get away from the kids. ” - Elodie C.

“Great for riding bikes through. We even saw Surrey bikes that you can rent at the Park!” - Lars H.

“I just discovered the walking paths in Couturie Forest off of Harrison. They are awesome! ” - Bern S.

“Thank you, City Park, for the gift of the exercise equipment and the walking/running/biking trail at the Festival Grounds. It is a great venue to work out in and to enjoy the Park” - Kathy S.

“The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, across from the Peristyle, is a fantastic addition to the Park. ” - Daniel T.

“My daughter's 5th birthday party was here, it was great. ” - Victoria T.

“Beautiful! A nice place to get away from city traffic. The Spanish moss large draped oaks are gorgeous for picture taking.” - Adam T.

“City Park is amazingly beautiful and provides a wealth of resources in our great city.” - Gina M.

“I have wonderful memories biking through CP & Couturie Forest w/ my children.” - Karen C.

“New Orleans is a destination of sights, of tastes, and of sounds. Here, the sounds of the city can fill you with life. But in City Park, an oasis for natives and transplants like myself, the sounds of the Big Easy can make you feel safe. Calm. And at-home.” - Garland H.

“Can't wait to go back.” - Lisa S.

“We are from Florida but love NOLA! And City Park is one of the crown jewels! We go there each time we visit! Love it, this is the model all city parks should strive to emulate. City Park is for all the citizens of New Orleans. ” - Shannon D.

“We rented a Single Surrey, and did a full tour, that took us next to the Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, City Putt and Morning Call. Cafe. What a great time!” - Amy C.

“I saw a yellow-crowned night heron eating a worm for breakfast this morning! #Nature” - Andrea P.

“@NOLACityPark has to be the nicest park I have ever seen. Best place for #running or just #relaxing.” - Jamie Z.

“Every visitor should see this Park. A wonderland of lights during Christmas and a worth while trip year round.” - Mel H.

“As strong supporters we marvel at the progress City Park has made in revitalizing the Park.” - Lawrence and Beth T.