Great facility for practically any outdoor activity; running, soccer, baseball, softball, tee ball,…read moreracket sports, basketball, volleyball, etc.; indoor venues also ideal for expositions and other group activities.

Many times I had heard reference to Pelican Park during the years I had worked on the Northshore,…read morebut had never visited the place. Then our grandson played a lacrosse tournament there. I was amazed at the size of the park. The soccer fields had been converted to lacrosse (basically smaller nets and slightly different dimensions). I was impressed with the amount of parking that was available. We didn't explore much of the facility, but when they have to post signs directing you around, it is big. Reading the reviews, I wished I had spent some time just driving around and gawking at the place. I'm sure I'll be back for future lacrosse tournaments.

Water aerobics was great! Instructors are high energy, music is wonderful. Can't wait to come back!read more

This place is wonderful. Friendly staff and lovely spotlessly clean pool. My only complaint is…read morethat the locker area is FREEZING! Hard to come out of the wonderful pool and get a serious chill in the locker room. One of the staff members agreed with me but said the boss liked it that way,

My son goes here for swimming lessons and so far is been great!…read moreGood location and very clean pool.

My kids have grown up here. The members are our extended family, not just other members of the…read moreclub. The kids have enjoyed both the swim and dive teams, and 2 of my kids have moved onto coaching for the club while 2 are still participating. Turns out this is a tradition at Sunrise. Beautiful pools and there are 2 large pools with one reserved for adults only! The kids have a blast, but I have as much fun as them!

So much fun to visit City Park in New Orleans on the first day of Spring. (It's actually one of the…read moreplaces that I visit almost every trip to New Orleans.) The park is sprawling. Covering 1300 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the US. Bike trails, walking trails, museums, restaurants, sculpture gardens, botanicals gardens and an amusement park for kids. What more could you want? Love art? Check out NOMA. This is often on my agenda. Love the rotating exhibits, Newcomb pottery and collection of impressionist paintings. I use my Graycliff annual pass for reciprocal admission fees. Bonus: One of my besties works here! Want art outdoors? The newly expanded sculpture garden is so beautiful and free to explore. Frank Stella. Yaacov Agam. Beverly Pepper. Take a photo with LOVE by Robert Indiana. Don't sit on Bear with Us by Frank Gehry. Feel free to walk across the Mississippi Meaders Bridge. Take a selfie in the Mirrors Labyrinth. Love to talk a walk here. Sorry, GiGi. No dogs allowed. Love flowers? If you are lucky, you may see tulips or wildflowers. Or visit the New Orleans Botanic Garden. It's also included on the Graycliff Martin annual reciprocal pass. The garden is filled with azaleas, camellias and beds of roses. Love the native Louisiana raised vegetable beds and the butterfly garden. Sit under the oaks on a park bench or a swing to take a rest. Like art? Explore the large collection of Enrique Alfarez sculptures spread throughout the garden. Hungry? Thirsty? This is the best place to visit Cafe du Monde. No lines and the parking is free and so much easier than the quarter. Order a cafe au lait or a hot chocolate with a plate of beignets. Then grab a table with a green umbrella outside to enjoy the sunshine and the famous oak trees in the park. City Park has one of the largest collections of Live Oak trees in the world. Have a kid? Or just feel like a kid? Storyland is so cute! Created by Mardi Gras float makers, it is a New Orleans classic full of whimsy. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mother Goose. It is filled with fairy tale and nursery rhyme classics. Fun fact: New Orleans City Park is one of the largest parks in the US. At 1,300 square acres it is almost twice as large as New York's Central Park which is just a little over 800 square acres and does not make the top twenty for size. (But Central Park is still amazing, too!) Parking is free. Or come by streetcar. It stops near NOMA. Thanks for the free flowers on the first day of spring.

I'd recommend City Park to anyone. It's a great spot for walking, running, photo shoots, picnics,…read moreand just enjoying some fresh air. It's very relaxing and a huge plus that you don't have to go far to feel surrounded by nature. There's always plenty of space and you can easily find a place to sit and unwind. I come out here a few times a week for walks and usually on Saturdays with my run club. It's one of my favorite places in the city to reset and stay active.

I like how big. And all of its indoor amenities like basketball courts, pool and indoor track. I…read morewish they would update their gym equipment is like from the early 2000's and falling apart. It takes forever when something breaks for them to fix it. And they need to clean the mold off their vents.

Love this gym! Nice pool. Nice facilities. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Day passes are…read more$13 , but they are doing a summer special for $100 for the summer.

Disregard the reviews from several years ago because the UREC has been completely remodeled since…read morethen, and if it is not 5 stars then nothing is. It is a world class recreational center! I'm not going to waste my time reviewing it--it has everything needed to get in shape and pretty much everything imaginable in terms of exercise equipment and options.

LSU Urec used to be the best thing around... For a while.. But now construction going on and a…read moremassive expansion project which ends August 2016 (may be extended). When they were good, they were the very best. You could just stroll around the lake or get a lot of healthy workout done at LSU UREC... Indoor Rock Climbing, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Sauna, Indoor Basketball, Racquetball, Cardio, Dance Classes, Kayak, Canoe, Race Tracks, Power Lifting etc etc... They also have hiking and other outdoors! For more detailed information visit their website..(Also for update on expansion)....[http://lsuuniversityrec.com/lsuurec/] Now, its just too crowded... Fight for parking, and the equipments don't work etc. etc..

In the years after the original War of Independence ended in the 1780s, the young United States was…read morestill defining its borders, its alliances, and its sense of security, which made the British decision to launch a second major conflict all the more jarring. By the time the War of 1812 reached its final act, British forces were striking along multiple fronts, and the last of those pushes brought them to the river plain at Chalmette. This is where Jackson's mixed American force held the line in January 1815, and the battlefield today still feels open enough that you can picture the fog, the rampart, and the long rows of redcoats advancing across the field. The tall white monument rises from the center of the site, with simple ground markings around it that help you read where each side stood two centuries ago. The national cemetery sits just down the road, quiet and reflective, and together the two sites make the story feel immediate rather than distant. It's a quick run from New Orleans if you're a history buff and absolutely worth the trip, a place where the scale and stakes of that final battle come into focus the moment you step out of the car. [Review 317 of 2026 - 95 in Louisiana - 25505 overall]

This hidden gem just outside New Orleans is where Andrew Jackson, a ragtag group of militiamen,…read morepirates (yes, actual pirates), free men of color, and even some frontiersmen in raccoon hats defended the honor of the U.S. against the mighty British Empire in the Battle of New Orleans (1815). Spoiler alert: We won. And it's the reason you're not eating crumpets and calling your mom "mum." Why it's worth it: * You're literally walking on the same ground where history was made. The cannons? Still there. The field? Wide open for your "epic battle reenactment" TikToks. * Free admission. Yep. You can learn more in one hour here than you did all semester in 8th grade U.S. History, and it won't cost you a dime. * The visitor center has an immersive video that's actually GOOD. Plus exhibits with uniforms, muskets, and all the juicy behind-the-scenes stuff (like Lafitte the pirate's surprise guest appearance). * The vibe? Peaceful, eerie, patriotic, and kinda humbling. You can feel the weight of the past--but it somehow energizes you. Photo ops: The giant white obelisk monument. Mossy oaks draped like they're straight out of a ghost story. Sunsets over the battlefield? Absolute chef's kiss. Pro tips: * Wear comfy shoes and bring water--it's hot and there's a lot to explore. * Bonus points if you hum "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton while walking the grounds. * Great for kids, history nerds, or that one friend who "doesn't get why the past matters." They will. Trust me. So whether you're a proud patriot, a casual wanderer, or just here for the cannon selfies, Chalmette Battlefield is a must-do.

This is a hidden gem - a great place for safe, clean fun! The maze is huge and well decorated. The…read moreoperations are well run. Bonus- they have over a dozen arcade games! The games are well maintained and my personal fav is Ms Pac-Man - the joystick works phenomenally!! We had a small birthday party here and our daughter loved it! Their party room glows in the dark and comes with drinks, utensils, plates, pizza and a host (who was sweet and most helpful!). We look forward to going back!

My first time here I accidentally wore sandals and since you can't play with open toed shoes that…read morewas a problem. Thankfully my girlfriend had a extra pair of shoes in the trunk. When we went it wasn't crowded and the staff was friendly. They have games, laser tag and even a pool table but no food ! Some nachos or a hot would've been great would have stayed longer if they had some sort of concession stand. Overall I had a good experience and plan to go again

Great place for a fun day with friends under the sun! The price is very reasonable : $25/person for…read more2hrs. The instructor was very nice. She even accepted to take some pictures of us. Highly recommend!

Went here for my birthday, great time, solid amenities, a really well thought out experience.read more

I've been to a couple of swim meets here, and am impressed with the size of the facility. On both…read moreoccasions the pool was divided in half. It was great for warm ups, since so many kids could be in the pool at once. With bleachers on one side of the pool and actual seats on the other, I didn't notice anyone was left without a place to sit. Thank goodness I was lucky enough to snag an actual seat each time, because my back gets really p.o.'d if I spend too much time in the bleachers. There were plenty of bathroom stalls in the locker room, but the faucet situation got under my skin. They have those push down faucets that shut off when you release the "button". C'mon UNO! Gravel parking area with ample space. All in all, a very nice facility.

Indoor and outdoor pools so no issue finding a lane to swim laps. Excellent yearly dues ( or…read moremonthly membership is an option). I was hoping to get the initial $100 fee waived as military veteran, but that was not offered. Be sure to bring your own towel and shower products-very basic facility but worth it given the cost! Friendly staff member showed me around the entire facility. Love that the hours are until 8 pm. Only wish it was open on Sunday as well.