I came by on a Sunday to see the Katrina House in a tree not realizing there was a park right…read morebehind it. Across the street from the convention center, this is a lovely spot to sit for a moment, rest your tired feet and enjoy the green space around you. Well maintained, there are several benches, large green space. When I went there was some guy spreading the good word about the end of times coming and how we should all repent and lay our sins at the feet of the higher power and so on and so forth. There were a handful of other people in the park, I am not sure if they were with the gentleman or not.

The French Quarter has some remarkable sites and sounds. On my recent trip here, I discovered the…read moreMississppi River Heritage Park. Its location is very centralized and very nice to hang out in on any given day of the week. I found myself here walking along the French Quarter, admiring the city and just being able to be here on a lovely but chill Thursday in November 2019. Thankful for Google Maps that alerted me to this place. There wasn't too much people here on a nice afternoon. I arrived here around 4:00pm and it was brisk. What's unique about this park was the Hurricane Katrina sculpture that remembers the story of the Hurricane that destroyed much of New Orleans physically, but not her spirit. Within 7 years since the event, the city of New Orleans gradually came back to life and the culture along with it. The House In the Tree sculpture adds some sort of sense of community here, especially when the entire region was impacted by the catastrophic nature of the hurricane. I spent about an hour here before it got dark, then left the area in an uber. The Mississippi River Heritage Park isn't large, by any means, but it does provide that open space for anyone and everyone to come and enjoy while being here next to the French Quarter and the New Orleans Convention Center. On my experience here at the park, there seems to be a few people who like to scam other locals and tourists about their shoes. The overall experience here at the Mississippi River Heritage Park was nice, scenic, and quite a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. The only issue was those scammers that were more an annoyance than anything, but I ignored them and was on my way thereafter. I did thought that the House in the Tree sculpture added some depth to the architecture and the ambiance of this area of New Orleans, even if it was overshadowed by the Convention Center, literally across the street. It was a nice time here for me and I think you'd have a nice relaxing time if you come here, even for a few moments after enjoying the French Quarter. It helps to have this space to recharge yourself after a morning or afternoon of shopping and dining in the area. The Mississippi River Heritage Park is located about 3 or so blacks from the World War II museum on John Churchill Chase Street and the Convention Center Blvd. The Hampton Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn is nearby also. Being that it is a public park, there is no admission fee charged. You can come and go as you please. It's a place to be yourself. The closest you can be to get here on the New Orleans City Bus is on route 10, depending on where you are before then. Not sure where you can park, in terms of availability in the French Quarter, but best bet is to walk here if you are staying in downtown New Orleans. There are a few benches for those who need to sit down and hang out for a spell. Pretty sure there there's no restroom facilities on site. For the most part though, the Mississippi River Heritage Park is one of those parks that adds to the surrounding community of downtown New Orleans. While you may miss it from time to time, this open space is amazing. One may not notice it from the day to day, but if you do, I promise you that it will add to your day. I know it has been for me, especially with all the traveling that I do. It's always nice to take the time to enjoy the blessing that you have. The blessings come from me traveling and it was nice to see and realize that here in New Orleans and at the Mississippi River Heritage Park. You can't go wrong coming here, although best believe you may want to not be there after sunset. Not sure how it is after dark. Still it's worth coming to if you're in the French Quarter and want something outside to see. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. The small park is well kept and maintained by the City of New Orleans. Support local! A

My wife and I had the pleasure of going on a charter with Captain Jason and he made the experience…read moreawesome! We talked the whole time and it felt like we had been knowing him all our lives. If he interacts with everyone, the way he interacted with me and my wife, I can't imagine how or why anyone would leave a negative review. The problem definitely lies with THEM! My wife and I 10/10 would DEFINITELY do it again and this charter is HIGHLY recommended!!!

Captain Jason was made it a great time. we wanted to redfish even though it wasn't prime time for…read morethem. He got us on the red fish and let us finish our day catching trout. WOW. Jason worked his tail off on the trout. 30 or so keepers in less than 30 minutes. We will be booking with him again in the future. He's a down to earth guy that enjoys the outdoors.

In my own warped world, 2014, like 2013 was the year of the "bad back". Having a bad back…read moredefinitely limits participation in many sports, so recognizing my limitations and in an effort to change my sedentary lifestyle, I bought a starter set of discs in April 2014 and went to the City Park Disc Golf Course. My first few visits here were "just ok", as I could not throw the discs as far as I had hoped. I also threw a few in the water, which is no fun either. The grass on the course was high and this made locating your discs somewhat of a pain if you didn't watch exactly where it landed. But I felt good about being outside and at least I was getting a little exercise as I walked the course. It's easy to gain proficiency rather quickly in this sport and I watched my score go from the 80's down to the low 60's in just 2-3 months of casual play. In the summer of 2014, the course started receiving more attention and the grass was getting cut more frequently and they installed several brand new baskets. They also started repositioning many of the baskets and eventually reversed the entire order of the course. If you haven't played in the last few months, the course layout will brand new to you, and the new layout presents more challenges. Some of the trickier holes (baskets) can be: Hole 1 - This short hole forces you to throw parallel with the water to your right and makes you go around a tree next to the shoreline. Therefore, you have to throw it out far enough to get around the tree, but high enough to make sure it gets back to the shoreline. Hole 2 - The tee box to this hole forces you to throw across the lagoon, but unless you hit the tree on the other side, there is little chance of losing a disc. Hole 3 - Unless you play it safe by going along the shoreline, this hole will force you to throw over the water into a basket on a peninsula. And yes, I have lost a few discs here. Hole 4 - Here is another hole where you can play it safe by throwing parallel to the shore as there is over 225 feet of water on your left to cross to the basket. Hole 6 - Although short, you have to throw straight or your disc will bounce between trees like a pinball. Hole 8 - Grip it and rip it as this hole is even longer than it appears. Hole 11 - Overshoot this basket on top of a hill and your disc will disappear in the brush. Hole 13 - This will test your skill at making your disc perform a right hook in order to reach the basket. Hook it too much and you are in thick brush. Hole 18 - If you want to make a par, you better be able to throw at least 225 feet straight over the water. The course has steadily improved this year, as has participation among local residents. It can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages and athletic ability and I would recommend this course to anyone. It's a fun sport that requires very little start up costs and no greens fees such as the real game of golf If you do happen to play, use a sharpie marker and write your name and phone # on all of your discs. I have had at least 5 discs returned to me by "Joe", who regularly fishes them out of the lagoon. Hope to see y'all out there.

It's a nice course. When it rains a lot it does hold a good bit of water and they can't cut the…read moregrass so sometimes is overgrown, but when it nice and dry out it's a great course. 18 holes. Family, kid, and pet friendly park. For more seasoned players it's probably a real simple course, but for beginner's like me, it's tough enough without making me lose interest.

We came from Texas. Had a great night with Roy and Brett. Four of us in the party and three hit…read morefish with the bow. We had a great time. Brett was a very good teacher and showed us what to do and how to do it. He was good at helping spot fish as well. Definitely recommend this again.

Very pleasant spot to drop by if you're in city park. There was a slight breeze when we went so the…read morechimes weren't super loud. Worth the trek through the grass to stand under the tree for a bit.

Pedaling around New Orleans City Park we happened upon one of the most unexpected delights ~ The…read moreSinging Oak. The Singing Oak was designed by artist Jim Hart as part of the "Big Lake Project" to make better use of the section of the park that neighbors (aka east of) the New Orleans Art Museum in City Park and adjacent to Big Lake. The large oak tree more than 100 years old with dozens of wind chimes hanging and yesss singing from its branches. FUN Fact: One of the chimes in the Singing Oak is 14 feet long! As you approach the majestic Singing Oak you instantly find peace and serenity as the wind chimes find perfect and purposeful harmony dancing above you. Sit down enjoy the performance along with the shade from the Singing Oak and the company of others and maybe a few geese or two.

Captain Mike was right on time picking us up at Hotel in New Orleans at 5:30AM and drove us down to…read moremarina in Lafitte. He was very professional and you could tell he wanted to make sure that we were taken care of. He set us up with our guide for the day and then we were off. The two of us had an amazing day fishing catching well over 60 black drums and reds(all catch and release). Great day all around and would highly recommend Captain Mike. Especially if you're staying in New Orleans. Also Mike seemed to be more reasonably priced compared to others I looked at.

We visited South Shore Harbor today for lunch. We really enjoyed our time there. The atmosphere is…read morecasual, looking out on the harbor & the lake,. It's outdoor seating with a roof. Plenty of seating . There's a stage for live entertainment. The food was delicious. Food preparation was slow. There is construction on the other side. Soon to be other venders and public market We will return .

I love how this strip of a park has developed over the years. It's now a lush green space with a…read morefountain where you often find children playing and dogs frolicing. Since many of the people who live in the area do not have a ton of yardspace, many make this their defacto front yard which is fun to observe and not crash (unless invited of course). Love that the trees are lush and beautiful right now despite the cold winter...or maybe because of it. Now I just wish some neighbor with a green thumb would plant some flower beds to enhance the beauty.

This park is way bigger than I ever realized. Years ago, I worked in the Waldemar Nelson building…read moreon Prytania, and so was close to Coliseum Square. I never ventured all the way down to where the fountain is, though, and therefore I never saw more than a fraction of this cute little dog-friendly park. Why three stars? Well, I'd probably give it four if I... A) Lived in the Lower Garden District B) Had a dog. C) All of the above. So, yeah, there's a fountain (who knew?) that looks really scummy and smells like wet dog when you're up close, but that's probably not a big deal if you have a dog. Even less so if you have a dog who loves water and are looking for places to let your puppyface swim. Because there were definitely dogs swimming in the fountain. It has your average number of sketchy and/or homeless looking people, but not all sprawled out on the ground, sleeping, like I've seen on weekday afternoons in Lafayette Square. Also, it apparently closes - there's a sign that says the park is closed from 10:30 pm to 6:00 am (interesting that they give you the closing time first, rather than the usual open/close times). Since I didn't realize it was such a big park, I also didn't realize it had official hours. You learn something new every day.