Storyland Revitalization Begins July 8th
Posted July 1, 2019 at 10:51 AM by Amanda Frentz
A jewel of New Orleans City Park, Storyland is an enchanted playground that has been in New Orleanians’ backyards since the 1950s. In Storyland, children can climb aboard Captain Hook’s pirate ship, adventure into the mouth of Pinocchio’s whale or scamper up Jack & Jill’s hill.
This outdoor, fairy-tale playground is a child’s dream come true filled with 18 larger-than-life storybook sculptures, featuring...
New Orleans Park Partners Help Collect Swimsuits for Residents in Need
Posted June 24, 2019 at 11:41 AM by Amanda Frentz
Audubon Nature Institute and New Orleans City Park are partnering to collect new swimsuits for residents in need in support of Mayor Cantrell and the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission’s swimsuit drive. New unused swimsuits with tags can be dropped off at all Audubon attractions, City Park, City Hall, and NORD facilities.
“We are pleased to partner with Audubon Nature Institute and New Orleans City Park in our...
Pollinator Week 2019 is June 17th-23rd!
Posted June 24, 2019 at 11:21 AM by Amanda Frentz
What exactly, you might ask, is pollination? Pollination is a vital stage in the life cycle of all flowering plants. When pollen is moved within a flower or carried from one flower to another of the same species it leads to fertilization. This transfer of pollen is necessary for healthy and productive native and agricultural ecosystems. About 75% of all flowering plant species need the help of animals to move their heavy pollen grains...
Sign up for Plastic Free July!
Posted June 18, 2019 at 3:36 PM by Amanda Frentz
New Orleans City Park and Audubon Nature Institute encourage you to participate in Plastic Free July, a 31-day global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. Let's all team up from across the country to be a part of the challenge and and also invite the New Orleans community to join!
The challenge takes place through an easy-to-use online platform. Click here for the link. Track your individual progress, share successes...
Happy 3rd of July: Celebrate America with Music and Fireworks
Posted June 13, 2019 at 10:25 AM by Amanda Frentz
Each year City Park and the The Marine Corps Band New Orleans put on a spectacular show on July 3rd on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. This year's event will not dissapoint! Plus...fireworks from the top of the Peristyle.
Wear your red, white, and blue best and bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy patriotic music.
Arrive early to get a great spot on the...