This is a quiet little park along the river located just steps away from downtown Covington. It is…read morea pretty nice park as it is quiet and has lots of trees. The best part of this park is the playground equipment. It is huge and one of the best I have seen. Other than that this park doesn't offer much. There are few benches to sit on and no other attractions to draw people to the park. The pavillion is big and it looks like a good spot to rent for a party. There is no walking/jogging path, no tennis courts, kayaks/boats to rent, soccer/softball fields, etc. For me this park offers little else to do unless you want to bring the kids here to play on the playground equipment.

The Bogue Falaya Park is a great place for events, relaxing or having fun with the kids…read more The park is located along the banks of the Bogue Falaya River and offers a beautiful view of the river. There is a large playground area that the kids love. The playground reminds me of my favorite playground as a kid because it is made of wood. Most of the ground level decking is made of composite boards now, but the main structures are wood. The playground has swings, monkey bars, slides and all sorts of obstacles for the kids. The ground is sand so be prepared to get sand in your shoes, but it will be worth it. There is a large pavilion in the park which is available for rent. This would be a great place to plan a private event or outdoor wedding. The open space of the park is very large. There are some trees, but there is also a vast open area. It would be a great place to have a picnic or just lay back and watch the clouds roll by. There is ample parking inside the park unless there is a large event. When there is a large event, you are forced to park outside on the city streets and walk to the event. I highly recommend this park to families.

Overall, this is a very nice park that sits in what I would consider to be the downtown of Abita…read moreSprings, Louisiana. It definitely has that small-town feel to it and I enjoyed my lunch while sitting at one of the tables under a pavilion. If you are in the area, check it out.

Appropriately enough, the Columbia Street Landing is a small, picturesque public park at the end of…read moreColumbia Street. Located on the meandering Bogue Falaya river, this location, though serene at present, served as a functioning harbor throughout the 1800s for the town of Covington. Right now, the "river" looks like a peaceful, lazy stream I could easily walk or swim across...but I'll take the park sign's word for it that this was once a bustling commercial port. This is one of the more well-hidden parks I've found anywhere, as it looks more than a bit like the backyard of the homes on either side of the park. A quaint gazebo and a fountain are located at the front of the park, while a concrete path heads down to the river, with a small wooden deck on its shore. To the left is a grassy clearing that is occasionally used for free concerts between March and October: http://covingtonweekly.com/2014/03/19/sunset-at-the-landing-free-concert-series-2014/ I wouldn't say that there is much to "do" here, but it's a pretty spot for a half-hour of relaxation, perhaps a picnic down by the water. Lovers of unheralded, uncrowded natural public spaces will want to seek out this idyllic little slice of parkland.

Cute little spot to go fishing or hang out with friends and/or family. Nice to have a picnic and…read morehave a little time of relaxation.

It's snake mating season, so we are on a break, but Freki can't wait to get back out on the trails!…read more Lots of things to see and do, some rolling terrain to make the hike a little physical, and so many sign to help you get the most out of your hike. If you're in Mandeville and looking to stretch your legs a little, this little gem is your ticket!

Quiet, wonderful place to spend some exploring time near Mandeville. Near the entrance are…read moreexcellent tree lined wooden walking paths that lead to some secluded trails through the woods. Swamps, birds, turtles , snakes and botanical treasures are to be found. Recommended!!

As a starter this is the best maintained bike trail I've ever ridden. There virtually no ruts or…read morefrost heaves and the surface is smooth from end to end. I really enjoyed the ride from both ends once I got started. However, the signage to get on the main trail, whether starting in Slidell at the part on the Trailhead Center in Covington was abysmal. We came from Lexington, Kentucky just to ride on the trail and spent over half an hour on both ends getting onto the trail that took us to other end. The small sign upon leaving the park area in Slidell indicated we were "on the trail" but more signage was needed to indicate which way to go and turn to get on the trail to Covington. In Covington there had a great museum but the worker and the museum failed to give any indication that the beginning part of the trail was closed due to bridge repair. We only found out about the "detour" from a bike shop owner who gave good but complex directions about how to navigate the detour. Thirty minutes later after walking and asking for help did we finally get on the trail. There is no way that any agency responsible the trail can claim there isn't any money for signage. When you have a million plus dollar trail of this caliber you certainly have $50 to spend for small signs. Please get this corrected. People using the trail deserve better service.

One of the best things this area has done in the past 20yrs is develop an old rail line into this…read morerunning/biking trail. The scenery is beautiful on this 28-mile long trail. The Trace has so much to offer for trail users of all ages. From the brewery and brew pub in Abita to the numerous playgrounds and parks that line the trail, you won't lack for things to see and do as you make your way from Covington to Slidell. And the trail is almost entirely flat and can even be ridden on a single speed bicycle with no problem. Of course it is also nice for walking, inline skating and jogging. Portions of the trail are also available for horseback riding but horses are not allowed to cross the Bayou Lacombe drawbridge. Many visitors to the Trace will access it from New Orleans. If you get hungry you can find great places to eat in Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe, and Slidell. In between, you will see some beautiful Louisiana countryside and wildlife, especially in the Fontainebleau State Park and two different wildlife refuges. Some other helpful tips: Check out the Kid's Konnection playground. It is a very nice handicap-accessible playground for all the kids. Also no dogs are allowed anywhere on the Trace. Tammany Trace is the premier running/biking trail in the metro area!!

Def recommend... priced for seniors... clean gym, pool, classes for seniors..evening classes for…read moreworking people... great place indoor and outdoor...summer outdoor pool for the kiddos

This is a great place to walk and play tennis. They even have a full gym and a water park now! I…read morelike walking around the pond circuit walk ways. The only downside is that some people have no respect and throw litter on the ground. But then again, there is always a maintenance guy driving around cleaning up stuff! Thanks for a great place to bring my kids!!!

This place was on our list to visit while we were here and it did not disappoint…read more Most of the places here charge an entry fee, but you normally leave with something. This place had so many things for the kids to do! I was wowed by all the characters they had interacting with the kids, photo ops, rides, and just all around area for the kids to run around.

This visit was underwhelming. The pumpkins they allowed my kid to choose from were all very small…read more The play areas around the property needed some maintenance. A lot of the swings, seesaws, and such were wobbly and needed to be tightened. The tee pee was filled with mold. Milking a cow was advertised on the website , but I only saw a horse and a donkey. The corn pit needed way more corn kernels. Overall the experience was very sub par . We've had better experiences at other places.

Me and my husband went a little after 3pm on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all. We loved the mini…read moregolf course and the arcade at the top was a great design to keep things separate. Sadly didn't do the laser tag or laser maze but maybe one day! We even got 1 free pass to go back(: -The Kaijun VR game was insane even with the headsets being a little big, will absolutely play that one again.- (My camera protective cover is broken so my pictures are a tad blurry)

Went to try this out specifically for the laser tag. The packages were really confusing and the…read moreperson at the desk was not much help. We decided to try just the laser tag ($9 a person) and if we wanted to do more activities we would. The laser tag area was smaller, aimed more for children. I would definitely say this place would be more fun for families than teens or adults. We did try out the arcade after and we had more fun there. I wouldn't mind coming back, but it would only be for the arcade or the VR Omni arena. We didn't get to try that because it was not working at the time. We also tried the snack bar (hot dogs and nachos not pictured) those attendants were very nice and the prices were cheap! Around 13 dollars for nachos and a hot dog.