This is my childhood playground. And the correct name is Jefferson Playground: Home of the…read moreMustangs. And the colors are black & gold. I rollerskated (and attempted skateboarding) here. My Dad boxed upstairs in the gym in the 50s and there used to be plays on the stage. Depending on the season, you'll see all the kid sports: football, baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis. Plus as an old school playground it has wide open space to just run (my favorite). The playground equipment is all new and was donated by a medical conference a couple of years ago as post-K largesse. The only issue with the space is that the condo owners across the street walk their dogs in the greenspace and some forget to scoop the poop. Not cool when you have kids running around. The skating rink is now a parking lot; the boxing space is offices; they've made the place a lot safer than when I was kid...how did we climb up in the rafters of the stage. But a great space to play

I have four young children who have played sports at Jefferson Playground for…read morethe past 7 years. They have made great friendships that will last a lifetime! The coaches really care about all the kids who participate in the athletic programs. It has been both competitive and fun for my children. I would highly recommend Jefferson Playground! GO MUSTANGS!

This is a huge playground right inside/next to city park. We took the kids to the sculpture garden…read moreand afterwards we took them here to play. There was a lady blowing up balloons and had a bubble machine out there. The twins had so much fun playing here!

This playground is in a perfect spot. Several benches to sit by while your little one plays. Cafe…read moreDu Monde is maybe a 2 minute walk away. There is also a low tree for climbing and a little lake nearby. There's multiple swing sets as well, including baby swings. The ducks stop by for a visit too. There's a play set for every age group. The rubberized flooring adds a safety element as well instead of the mulch. (The swing set has much under it but it's not a big deal)

Audubon Park is truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in New Orleans. I love walking…read moreand running on the track beneath the stunning oak trees with their hanging moss -- it's such a calming, picturesque experience. The exercise stations along the way are a great bonus for a full-body workout. Parking on Magazine Street or St. Charles Avenue is convenient, and the park's location near Loyola and Tulane Universities makes it easily accessible. There are water stations available, and the ponds and duck-watching areas are always a treat. The loop is about 1.67 miles, and I enjoy going around twice for a great workout. The park is always well maintained and kept in beautiful condition. A true NOLA gem!

Audubon Park is absolutely beautiful -- the kind of place that instantly makes you feel calm. The…read moregiant oak trees, the peaceful walking paths, and the open green spaces make it perfect for a morning walk, a family picnic, or just taking a break from the city. It's clean, relaxing, and so picturesque. You can walk, bike, or simply sit and enjoy the view. The park has such a welcoming vibe, and every corner feels like a little escape. If you want a quiet, gorgeous spot to unwind in New Orleans, this is it.

Bring our kids here every Friday. It's one of their favorite places in the city. Spacious area with…read moreslides and swings surrounded by sprawling oak trees. Highly recommended!

Fave playground in city. My girls love it. It is also a place that has birthday parties in the open…read morearea. This is the most amazing park in the city besides city park. I have not been to a park like this and have been to plenty. I love the way everything is so close together yet such a big space. We had a picnic there on a Sunday. The streetcars passing by makes it an unbelievable experience.

Went to check out lakeside mall's playground. It was so cute! You need to reserve a slot for play…read morethough which you can sign up for online. There's a limit because they don't want to overpack the place. The slots are in 30 min increments. There are people to oversee the playground, but you can't just drop them off and leave the kids there. You still have to be present. You have to take your shoes off first and there's cubbies for you to place them in. Then my favorite part is actually the handwashing station. There's 2 circles and you just place your hands and arms in there until it turns on. You remove your hands once the machine stops and then you dry your hands with some paper towels after. There's a large soft play area for kids.There's also a Jungle gym structure for bigger kids. There's a family rest room, nursing room, and changing room. This place has it all and there's plenty of space for parents to sit and watch.

My son loves to come to this place whenever we come to the mall to shop. It's a free playground…read morethat you just have to sign up and designate your timeslot of 30 minutes ahead of time online. It's very popular so most of the time if you wait to the last minute all the time slots will be filled! They have nursing rooms, clean bathrooms and a family restroom. We love it here!!

Rating: 9.5/10 I…read morelove this space for the historical/ancestral aspects and for the music and cultural significance. Visiting this site always feels nice. The grounds are kept clean and it hosts a lot of great music and art festivals. Sundays are still my favorite day to go and hear music and see the vendors.

I must start with I was extremely disappointed with the condition of this historical park. Located…read moreabout 7 mins from the French Quarters. Someone is maintaining the landscaping but that's about all Now, there's a gentleman ( his name escapes me) that gives an amazing tour of the park and history of New Orleans. Wildlife (ducks, geese, cranes) are present so please watch your step Lovely sculptures. They need to be cleaned and maintained. Even with the disappointment I was happy to visit the park

Only in the New Orleans area are you going to find a playground right across the street from a…read morecemetery. Talk about your circle of life. Anyway, this is one of the better playgrounds on the Westbank. I think it's pretty new: put up within the last three years or so. I actually found myself here when a friend's kids were looking for a place to play and they seemed to enjoy it. It has all the basic type of playground fun such as swings and things to climb on. The equipment is well maintained and, as Jeremy mentioned, there is rubber matting around the equipment so that the precious angels don't hurt themselves. SIde note: do y'all remember when we were kids and our equipment was either on dirt or concrete? If you acted up and got a skinned knee, you knew not to do that again. And don't get me started on those metal slides that would bake in the sun all day to a nice 200 degrees that you then had to slide down in shorts. No but seriously, the rubber is probably a good idea. There is also some nice green space out there, if you just want to sit and hang out while your kids play. This is a really nice addition to an otherwise quiet part of Huey P. Long Avenue.

This new playground is a great little place for kids in Gretna to play to their little hearts'…read morecontent. There are three separate play structures- two for preschoolers and toddlers and one for ages 5-12- as well as a set of swings, a seesaw and the safest merry go round you will ever see in your entire life (I'm serious- the thing is a single piece of plastic like a giant bowl with molded seats- nothing to get caught on or anything.) Because all of the playground equipment is brand new, it's in great shape. The ground material in the playground area is soft wood chips- watch out if you have a thrower (we have to tell our munchkin to not throw the wood chips every once in a while- it's apparently really, really tempting) There's lots of room for kids to run around and burn off excess energy, and there are benches for parents to sit and chill while watching the kids go wild. There's an art thingy recently added- made by local school kids- at the side of the park, so yay! for extra visual interest! The biggest disadvantage is a lack of shade- so during hot summer days it's not a good idea to head to the playground. Go in the mornings or late evenings in summer and save the afternoon trips to Gretna Heritage Playground for the cooler months of the year.

Good vibe here. Very nice and friendly place to bring your dog to play and socialize with other…read moredogs in a safe space. Also includes a clean and fun playground for children to play, with a partition that separates the playground from the rest of the park. Located in the north-east residential side of the French quarter and situated around some of the most beautiful homes/architecture that you'll see in the quarter. No bums or druggies in sight btw. Gate is unlocked by an officer at 8am.

Nice park. Timing and consideration make this cute park go smoothly. Stayed nearby at St Pierre…read moreHotel