Earth Hour
Posted March 27, 2020 at 8:57 PM by Amanda Frentz
It's almost April, and in April City Park usually celebrates Earth Day! We all know this year's a little different. Though we are all apart right now we can still do something together in honor of the earth. This Saturday, March 28, 2020, join others from around the world for "Earth Hour" by turning out your lights for an hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
Check out this link for more information.
...COVID-19 UPDATES: CITY PARK
Posted March 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM by Amanda Frentz
Updates:
Please visit this link for updates on City Park events and attractions.
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New Orleans City Park statement on COVID-19: As more cases of the coronavirus disease are being identified in the Greater New Orleans area, New Orleans City Park is closely following the CDC recommended actions regarding the coronavirus and are implementing those appropriate to our situation. We ask New Orleans City Park guests to...
Friends of City Park event Lark in the Park rescheduled
Posted March 11, 2020 at 4:50 PM by Amanda Frentz
Friends of City Park event Lark in the Park rescheduled from Friday, March 13th to June 2020
As more cases of the coronavirus disease are being identified in the Greater New Orleans area, Friends of City Park is rescheduling Lark in the Park, which will now be held in conjunction with our June event, Toast in the Oaks.
The Friends of City Park decision was made out of an abundance...
New Orleans City Park Named One of the Top Reasons to Visit New Orleans in 2020
Posted March 9, 2020 at 2:24 PM by Amanda Frentz
New Orleans City Park Named One of the Top Reasons to Visit New Orleans in 2020 2020 marks the 170th anniversary for New Orleans City Park
This week Travel Pulse compiled the Top 10 Reasons to Visit New Orleans in 2020. New Orleans City Park is proud to be named in the list. With its many attractions, events, and open green spaces, City Park’s 1300 acres is a dream destination for anyone year-round.
...600 New Cast Iron Plants on Victory Avenue
Posted March 6, 2020 at 2:46 PM by Amanda Frentz
We LOVE our volunteers! Check ou tthis group from Florida State!
The groups spent time this week planting over 600 cast iron plants around the oak trees on Victory Avenue near the Amusement Park.
The area around the oak trees is air spaded beforehand, a process in which compressed air is shot into the soil, breaking up heavily compacted dirt and allowing more oxygen to get to the root...