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    The Fly

    4.3 (60 reviews)

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    Sunset at The Fly
    Helene S.

    Beautiful place to watch the sunset in Audubon Park. Nicknamed "The Fly" for a butterfly shaped viewing area that no longer exists, it is a very popular place to relax, have a picnic or fly a kite. Plenty of parking. So relaxing to watch the ships go by or watch the migrating birds. Bring a stadium chair or a beach blanket. Perfect way to end a nice day in New Orleans.

    Beautiful view
    Haley S.

    What an awesome park. Tons of parking and grassy areas to hangout, all along the riverfront. Bring your blanket, snacks, and friends.

    Kara S.

    The fly is one of my favorite places to watch sunset. There is a huge stretch of grass for people to picnic, set up an game of pong, etc. and watch the sun set over the mississippi river. It's normally pretty busy most nights of the week, but there is a ton of space for people to go and there is plenty of parking. You have to cross the train tracks to get there so beware of getting stuck behind the train because they are longgggg.

    Brooke P.

    Enjoy some green space and hang out with your friends at the fly! I know this place is no secret, but I always feel like it is when I'm here. Watching boats go by and basking in the sun with my legs dangling off the edge, i feel very peaceful when I'm here. Bring your own food and drink, and a picnic blanket if you want to stay awhile.

    Candace S.

    The fly has always been a great place to cookout, exercise or even eat lunch. When I was younger, my family spent many weekends at the park located in the fly and just sitting along the river watching barges go by. There is a baseball/softball field, space to play soccer and a few places to fish. What is also nice about this place is that it is located right behind Audubon zoo. Great spot to chill out or hang with friends and family.

    John L. H.

    The Fly is one of my favorite public areas in the city. There are large fields where you can play or watch sports, but the real reason to come to the Fly is the river. I can't think of an area in the city that has this much unspoiled riverfront space, other than possibly Woldenburg Park. The difference at the Fly is that the river seems less spoiled since it is further from the city center. I realize that may not make much sense, but I have always found the river at the Fly to be far more relaxing than the river downtown. I have very fond memories of both places, but the Fly always wins out. One of my favorite things to do here is sit on one of the many riverfront benches, or in one of the gazebos and watch the river. It does get crowded on the weekend so I recommend coming mid day during the week. If you must come on a weekend, I suggest coming to watch the river after a marathon bar and drinking night. Just make sure you avoid falling in and be prepared for stares from the joggers.

    Andi F.

    What a perfect spot for a picnic! Between the levee and the river, is this little nest of picnic area, exercise area and fields for the sports balls. It is right behind the zoo, in a tucked away spot that is in the city, yet you feel a million miles away. This spot is a great spot for watching fireworks on the West Bank during prime firework time. My favorite time is the fall when it is cooling off and not hotter than hades. Bring a blanket, hand sanitizer and your own toilet paper. Wear comfortable shoes and something cool to drink. It is easy to consider a simple time, away from the traffic and hubbub of the city and consider you have no issues at all. It is a great way to get out of town without leaving.

    Ellen C.

    My buddies used to hang out here on Saturdays and Sundays. Many many of them. I somehow manage to only make it a couple of times. Usually because I was too hungover to move, wait I mean I was manically studying, yes that's right, hitting those books! Anyway, weather permitting, this is a lovely place to tow along some blankets, dogs, frisbees, lawn chairs, and coolers of adult beverages. There's shade here and there and benches - possibly a pretty place for a photoshoot too? It's soothing to just sit back and watch the cargo and barges slug on by, the throngs of college kids progressive get drunker and drunker, louder and louder. Actually the bit about the rowdy college kids isn't all that soothing, but it's amusing at least. Anyway, it's nice and easily accessible for you Uptown folks, so if you need some respite from your "studies" - do check it out for yourself.

    Beautiful view of the river...
    Ryan H.

    The Fly is a nice little park behind Audubon Zoo. Entrance isn't obvious for a first-timer. Just act like you're going to the front of the zoo along the right side of the parking lot and keep driving over the levee and railway. Product: N/A Service: N/A, unless you count security and the cleaning crews, but they rarely interact with people using the area. I'd like to see them empty trash more and clean the restrooms more often. (let's say 3 stars) Facilities: This is really a nice little park. From my understanding, it is publicly owned but managed by the Audubon Zoological Society. There is plenty of open green space, a smattering of tree shade, a newly-renovated public restroom building, and some permanent pavilions. There are soccer and baseball fields. Also, there is a small open-air amphitheater. Parking is ample for most days, but it can get crowded for holidays in the warmer months. The view of the Mississippi River is probably the best in town. There is a walkway right along the banks, with bench seating along the length. As noted earlier, there are pavilions here--right over the river. I find the seating nice, but the cover isn't great for protection from rain or sun. There is one large pavilion where the riverboat used to stop, but I don't think the dock is used any longer. Anyway, the large pavilion is hot real-estate, and is often taken by someone on weekends early in the morning, unless the weather is horrible. The only major downside is that one is at the mercy of the New Orleans Public Belt railroad for entrance/exit to the park. (4 stars) Overall: Probably my favorite park in New Orleans. There aren't many amenities, but I don't really care about that when going to a park---you make your own outdoors fun. As long as there are restrooms accessible, it doesn't really matter. (4 stars)

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    Coliseum Square - Piano on a Truck

    Coliseum Square

    3.8(13 reviews)
    3.8 miLower Garden District

    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.

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    Mississippi River Heritage Park

    Mississippi River Heritage Park

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.4 miWarehouse District

    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

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