Nice enough playground and a pleasant enough place to bring the kids…read more It definitely fits the neighborhood and New Orleans as a whole. You can park by the motor vehicle station.

Great place for the kid's EXPEND POST SCHOOL ENERGY. The Nyx playground was erected and dedicated…read moreto the memory of Nancy Parker, our beloved News Anchor. I love this location as its in the heart of Mid City NOLA. Love stopping off with my niece after school for a ENERGY BURN-OFF. The play equipment is brightly colored in HOT PINK, which I think is a NYX theme color; and it makes it easy to spot at its current location. I love the carpeted play area. When the kids fall it softens the blow of the concrete beneath. Furnished with a merry go round a slide, a ramp, a makeshift piano, tic-tac-toe game, and a whole bunch of other oddities; this park is a great place in the middle of the city to come for an energy burn off/play session.

AN UNEXPECTED NEW ORLEANS ADVENTURE AND WE SAW THE GATORS!…read more We originally wanted to book a swamp tour, but unfortunately we were too late to get one for the day. I've been to New Orleans before, and seeing an alligator in its natural habitat was still on my bucket list, so we decided to take a ride out to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and see what we could find. And baby... LO AND BEHOLD! Not long after we arrived, we came across some locals standing near the swamp taking pictures. We walked over and THERE IT WAS an alligator right there in the water! Bucket-list moment CHECKED! Now, here's where those locals became our best friends for the day! Do NOT go out there poking sticks in the water, trying to get an alligator to come closer for your picture! Thank God we ran into people who knew the area and gave us some much-needed knowledge. They explained just how quickly these animals can move and reminded us to keep a safe distance. Needless to say, we enjoyed our gator from WHERE WE WERE! The entire experience was beautiful because this wasn't a staged attraction we were able to see wildlife right there in its natural environment. The drive in was peaceful and beautiful, surrounded by woods and the sounds of nature. And then there were the SPIDERS! The spiderwebs throughout the area were absolutely incredible, but some of those spiders were bigger than a half-dollar! So keep your eyes OPEN while you're admiring the scenery! If you're visiting New Orleans and want a FREE, authentic nature experience, this is definitely worth checking out. Just remember: respect the wildlife, keep your distance, stay aware of your surroundings, and if you happen to run into a knowledgeable local LISTEN! We went looking for a swamp tour and ended up having our own little adventure instead. Beautiful scenery, nature at its best, giant spiders, local wisdom, and MY ALLIGATOR! Bucket list: CHECK! New Orleans owes me nothing!

Arrived shortly after the Government shut-down during our 11K road-trip across America. We had…read morealready been disappointed at a couple stops that were completely closed due to shut-down. We were so happy to find the trails and boardwalk were open and our biggest surprise was to find that the Rangers/Staff was kind enough to set-out the Park Cancellation Stamp (very thoughtful during their stressful time). The bathrooms were also opened so greatly appreciated by myself and family. We walked the Boardwalk and was treated to the amazing beauty of a Moma Alligator with a pod of youngsters around her right off the boardwalk. What an amazing opportunity to see wildlife up close and in their natural environment. I was able to get some pictures (I have a 600M Lens) so at a distance. We did not bother them and they remained where they were at chillin. What a sight to see, one of the coolest yet of the wild side of National Parks.

There's something special about the New Orleans Lakefront -- a place where the city slows down just…read moreenough for you to actually feel it. If you're visiting New Orleans and want to catch a real vibe beyond the usual tourist stops, this is where you go. The energy out here is unmatched. Bounce music floats through the air, blending effortlessly with old-school R&B playing from nearby speakers. The smell of crawfish boiling, charcoal burning, and chicken grilling travels with the breeze coming off the water. It's culture, community, and comfort all wrapped into one experience. Today we came out simply to relax and enjoy a weekend of perfect weather while digging into some crawfish -- and honestly, it doesn't get much better than that. And if crawfish isn't your flavor, you still have great options nearby. Landry's Seafood House remains one of my personal favorites, offering great food paired with some of the best waterfront views in the city. Whether you want to slow-cruise in your exotic car, take a peaceful walk along the water, or sit back and watch the boats sail by while reading a great book, the lakefront gives you space to do it all. Bike rides, jogs, family gatherings, or simply sitting still and letting the breeze reset your mind -- there's plenty to do here that requires absolutely nothing at all. The beauty of the lakefront is that no two visits feel the same. You can make it a multi-day experience and walk away with completely different memories each time depending on your mood. Some days it's music and laughter. Other days it's quiet reflection and sunsets. If you're looking for your own slice of paradise in New Orleans -- somewhere to relax, reset, and truly enjoy the moment -- make your way to the lakefront. Trust me, the vibe speaks for itself.

Always a great time at the lake with crawfish and a daiquiri. There's a lot of parking spread…read morearound the lake as well as places to eat.

We are OBSESSED with the cabins! Lots of wildlife to…read moreappreciate, very friendly staff, and the location is perfect! Close to the city, right in town, but still in the country. We've been before and will definitely be back. The screens had holes and let in a lot of bugs but it's a form of camping and we loved all of God's creatures nonetheless. I do wish they had some form of souvenir but we took home great photos and countless memories. See you again soon!

I have been here twice now. Once for a fish fry put on for a local Veterans group and once for a…read moreWinter Lantern Festival. The last event I went to here was interrupted by the amount of mosquitoes wanting to suck my blood. You have to pay for admission to get in, at $5 which is inexpensive, but if you rent a picnic area, you also have to pay for that. It is nice though.

This is a pleasant enough park, though small. It is called Park of Heroes and pays tribute to…read morethose who served. I came by to enjoy my lunch (an oyster po' boy). They had a pavilion with a few picnic tables. The center of this park is a statue and fountain to honor freedom. Truly something we always need to remember.

I made a same day decision to spend the afternoon in a kayak in the swamp and I am sooo happy I…read moredid. From the pick up at Mary's Hardware in the French Quarter (great hardware store - definitely check out the fancy second floor) intrepid tour guide Smitty was a joy! Well informed and kind, he took great care of us, knows his history and his flora and fauna, also dished out bonus tips on local eats We spent a solid couple of hours on the water, easy paddling, many gigantic birds, tiny turtles, low key peace and wellbeing If you have a chance, say yes to the swamp!

Meh, glad we went, but would not book with them and cannot recommend. We decided to book and drive…read moreourselves there since it was a bit more expensive for us to drive than pay for three people to go from their office in downtown. They told us to be there 15 minutes before our tour start time and we were there 20 minutes before, but the tour guide was 10 minutes late past the start of the tour itself. We thought we were in the wrong place and tried to get in contact with the tour agency. Got voicemail the first time and it was this random woman's number, but then called the same number a minute later and a guy told us the tour operator was on his way and then needed to pick up the supplies. It seems that they should have communicated that earlier and they should have a better system in place. The launch from the boat area was into a busy area right under the freeway and our guide basically was like hangout there and wait for me. That foreshadowed the rest of the tour for us, he basically was distant from us most of the tour, either way in front or way behind and we were a total tour of four people. There was no discussion about what we would see beyond him showing us alligators. At one point we were in the deeper section and a massive log was in the way, he went over and faced the opposite direction while the four of us struggled to get our kayaks over the log. He told us to go around and we got stuck because it was more elevated on the side and just sat on his phone the entire time while we helped each other. I get we were a group coming together, but it felt like he just told us which way to go, but didn't do any real guiding. We even helped him load and unload the supplies from the kayak. I think this tour company needs to be better organized and train their guides on what they should do to become tour guides.

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)

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!

As of late September 2021, we went to New Orleans thinking all swamp tours were closed…read more Fortunately, someone in our group thought to make phone calls to see if anyone had opened up. This place started doing tours again in the last 10 days! We just wanted to do the swamp tour and of all the places we called, we liked that this place would pick us up and have a private airboat for our group. It also didn't seem as far as the other options. We were picked up by Kat (not sure about the spelling) from our Airbnb. She was so kind and helpful and even gave us disposable coolers cuz we didn't have any. She offered to stop by somewhere to get more food and/or drinks. We were fortunately all set but she was super flexible. In addition to being our driver, she was more than happy to share her very vast knowledge of New Orleans culture. She helped us understand the difference between Creole and Cajun. Talked to us about the more "American" architecture vs the old school Creole homes. We very much enjoyed talking to her. Once we got to the swamp, our guide was Shawn (Sean?). Shawn was also amazing! He knew that swamp really well and introduced us to his gator friends including Jack (the giant one), Tank (who's a she), Blondie (who might actually be a he) and we tried to spot Stevie Ray (the blind gator) but weren't lucky enough for a sighting that day. The two hour tour flew by with lots of cool encounters with gators of different sizes. It was also cool just to be able to appreciate the beauty of the nature around the area. It was sad to see the destructive force that Ida had because we saw many uprooted trees off to the side... Some looked really old. Overall, I wasn't super excited for a tour at first because reptiles and amphibians generally scare the crap out of me. I even made it clear to my friends that if anyone even jokingly tried to rock the boat, our friendship would be over! But this felt really safe and I had a lot of fun. Would highly recommend this place!

If you're thinking about shooting guns, or only seeing gators, or both, this is it! From booking to…read morethe day of, it was so easy and seamless. While planning a bachelorette party we had 3 out of 7 that wanted to shoot guns and see gators and the other 4 just wanted to do gators. I was worried about the logistics of it all, and when I called them, they were great and got everything arranged for us. Transportation showed up on time in a nice transit type van. We stopped for food and had the opportunity to stop for drinks for the swamp tour, which isn't typically allowed for general admission swamp tours. The gun range was great, (obviously no drinking during shooting) and the experience was amazing! The tour was also amazing, and we got to see a lot of gators as well as a fun rip through the swamps! Our guide was great and kept things very fun! I 100000% recommend Gator and Guns! Just do it, you will not regret it!