I read another review of this that is spot on because it focused on perspective. This is an old…read moreschool small amusement park that is perfect for a fun day with kids. There are a wealth of rides across several different ages, and park admission includes Storyland access and unlimited City Park train rides. It'll be a blast for the kids, and they won't get tired of it; I've also never been there when lines were long. My only issue is that the park is staffed by mostly (but not all) rude young adults (perhaps teenagers but hard to tell) who have no desire to do an efficient or effective job. I'm not even asking for you to go above and beyond to make it special for kids; simply doing your job would be nice. Saying rides are on hold while you sit and do nothing, claiming that the a particular ride only rides every 10 minutes, cutting rides short on purpose (they literally would say it out loud), and so forth are all indicative of issues that could be easily fixed.

Perspective is everything. To my seven-year-old, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park provided two hours…read moreof fun running from ride to ride. They sell pizza and ice cream. Kids love this place. (At least my seven-year-old did. However, in a few years, she'll outgrow the rides.) To parents, this place is a great way to spend a few hours visiting City Park, but it comes with a price. It was $21 for our daughter and just over $12 per parent. However, once you pay, you get unlimited rides. The rides themselves are old and run down, but the plus is there were no lines on a Sunday afternoon in April. It has clean restrooms and the train is a fun way to see a part of City Park. Next door is Storyland, a storybook-themed playground that's free.

This Motorsport is about 25 minutes away from downtown NOLA but if you have kids or you are a kid…read moreat heart, this is the place to go. They have pizza, beer, margaritas and a blue electric lemonade for the adults. There are arcades, go cart and the CLAW. There's also a DOTS ice cream machine and souvenirs. So fill up your game card and bounce to the music in the background and enjoy all the flashing neon colors. We came during Halloween so we were able to shoot some zombies. Always be patient as there will be a wait and remember your manners as there are little ones who are out enjoying with their families. We always want to make a good impression on our future leaders and caretakers.

I wasn't the one who made reservations, but everything appeared to flow smoothly and we had a great…read moretime. We arrived a bit later than expected... like at least a half hour. But we were able to get ready for the track within 10 minutes. If you look at the map... it's a HUGE track. It's sectioned off, though -- not sure what the tiers and levels are and such, but it's pretty epic. The waiting room has a couple racing games and claw machines, and there are electronic monitors and QR codes for you to sign waivers. When called to the back to prepare to race, there's a 2 minute video, and the helmets are neatly organized on the shelves by size for you to pick from. Once we got outside, we showed our tickets and were told which cars to sit in. They're kind enough to adjust the seat and wheel for you if you aren't comfortable. They broke down what each colored flag means, and we were off! It was fun... and my closed helmet made for some fun acoustics, humming the Mario Kart themes as I cruised down the track. Everyone had a blast -- I braked on my turns because of how I normally drive, so that definitely had me ranking low, but I enjoyed otherwise! I would absolutely do it again, and I need to get back into go-karting more broadly. If you're in the area, definitely pay them a visit!

While Storyland was interesting and inexpensive, it needed some maintenance and upkeep. The trip…read morewas a success and my daughter had fun at the various play structures, but a lot of things were broken or in bad shape. I look forward to when they update this park!

This little park was so sweet! It was about a 5-10 minute walk from the children's museum and made…read morea lovely combo for a day with kids in NOLA. Our kids were 8 & 10, and while I think overall Storyland is aimed at kids in the 4-6 age range, our kids were very happy there and had a LOT of fun discovering everything. Our 10 yo in particular was OBSESSED with the remote control pirate ships. I'm not sure if this is how it always is, but when we were there, they were pay-to-play, but someone had loaded them up with tons of credits so everyone was playing for free. My 8yo loved the Jack & the Beanstalk part -- you can climb REALLY high and then go down one of the longest tunnel slides I've ever seen. The place isn't huge, but it's laid out in such a way that it feels bigger than it is. Everything is based on a fairy tale. That said, there are some components (primarily the interactive components that have a tech/electrical element) that were broken and out of service (and seemed like they'd been that way for a long time). If those were fixed, I think this would be a 5-star place!

Great for little ones that love dinosaurs ! It's a nice walk outside on a paved path covered from…read moremost of the sunlight by trees. Still prepare appropriately for the weather tho. Some of the dinosaurs need minimal repairing, but overall a great experience.

This place is really outdated. For the $40 we spent I don't feel like we got the experience we…read morehoped for. It's only been open two years and I feel like from the look of it you would have been open a lot longer. The pictures on the site make it look a lot better than it is. It's sad because this was a stop we looked forward to taking and left with disappointment. My Dino loving twins did not enjoy it in the least. Many areas of the walk didn't have anything there, I think only 2 Dino's made noise we only saw one move. It's really sad because this place looks like it had potential. Not worth coming back.

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"A princess for your event"! The enchanting thoughts of royalty, ball gowns and tiaras are are so…read morecaptivating! Imagine, not having to travel far and wide to meet a princess... especially to a known "land/world" of long lines and crowded spaces, just so your little one can have a princess encounter. Save yourself the trip, especially if it will be more of a tiresome chore rather than a blissful experience and bring the princess(es) to you! We arranged for Perfectly Princess Parties to have a well-known princess... one with ultra-long locks of golden blonde hair, braided with flowers in it to grace my daughter and a dozen of her friends with her charming presence! The best part was that we made it a surprise for our little girl, so she was speechless, when the princess entered in all her greatness. It was so lovely to see the children entranced by her glowing beauty! She greeted the children with her cheerful voice and dainty demeanor. This was not an ordinary princess dressed in costume... she played the part and everything... completely in character and the children were riveted by her! Princess was there for an hour: read children a story, took photos with individual guests, did girls' make-up, sang with children, crowned "child of honor" with tiara, presented "child of honor" with certificate as official princess and sang "happy birthday" song with kids. It was everything we could ask for... and more! If you have children and want something out-of-the-ordinary that will knock their socks off for their next celebration, call Perfectly Princess Parties. They are professional and their princesses are as authentic as a princess can get! You do not have to worry about entertaining the kids at your party... leave it up to the princess! Parents will love seeing the smiles on their kids faces, so everyone is happy! Contract and payment were done via the Internet, so it was easy-peasy! Please see my pics from the party! * Baton Rouge Princess Party * Storytellers * Make-up Party * Party Planning * Kids Parties * Themed Parties * Princess Photos * Singing Princess * Baton Rouge Princess Parties * Kids Birthday Party * Things To Do With Kids *

From the owner: Perfectly Princess Parties is a children's entertainment company specializing in princess character…read moreparties and events in and around the Baton Rouge area. It was created with the vision of offering exceptional character entertainment to the children of our area. Our goal is to bring the same quality, magic, and high caliber performances you would find at a theme park right to your own home. We use high quality costumes and wigs to ensure an authentic look. You will never see a store bought costume from a bag. All of our princesses have acting and performing backgrounds to create a truly magical and memorable experience for your little princess.

CXC is the most fun I've had in a long time. We drive two hours to go here in the summer, and it's…read moreSO worth it for the price. We spend and entire day on the water for less than $50! You can even have food delivered to the place if your group gets hungry. Staff is nice and the lake is full of ramps and barrels. Definitely a solid choice for a sunny day!

From the owner: Started In 2009, Opened doors In 2013. Cajun X Cables Is A Locally Owned And Ober aged Small…read moreBuisness, Located On The South Side Of Carencro. The Wakeboarding Was For Years An Expensive Sport. It Was The Owners Dream Spread His Passion To His Community. So Cajun X As Locals Refer To It Has Made That Dream A Reality.

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.