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.

Beautiful location, had an issue with the electrical box, but amazing Quick service and response to…read morethat issue.... (but only during office hours...) we will stay again, and may rent a couple cabins for our children and our grandchildren!

Very peaceful way to watch the river and all of the traffic on the water. Parking is free and very…read moreeasy to navigate. The kids can run around and play while taking in a picnic. The road was very bumpy but overall it was a great place!

The Fly is a locals retreat from the touristy parts of town. I've been going here since I was a wee…read moretot with my bros and parents just to hang, play frisbee, ride my bike, watch the intramural soccer games, picnics and more. It's a peaceful space where families come to gather for birthdays, holidays or just because. Sunsets here are unmatched. I love coming to the fly with lunch or a snowball. Watching the river barges float by is an underrated pastime.

Audubon Park is truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in New Orleans. I love walking…read moreand running on the track beneath the stunning oak trees with their hanging moss -- it's such a calming, picturesque experience. The exercise stations along the way are a great bonus for a full-body workout. Parking on Magazine Street or St. Charles Avenue is convenient, and the park's location near Loyola and Tulane Universities makes it easily accessible. There are water stations available, and the ponds and duck-watching areas are always a treat. The loop is about 1.67 miles, and I enjoy going around twice for a great workout. The park is always well maintained and kept in beautiful condition. A true NOLA gem!

Audubon Park is absolutely beautiful -- the kind of place that instantly makes you feel calm. The…read moregiant oak trees, the peaceful walking paths, and the open green spaces make it perfect for a morning walk, a family picnic, or just taking a break from the city. It's clean, relaxing, and so picturesque. You can walk, bike, or simply sit and enjoy the view. The park has such a welcoming vibe, and every corner feels like a little escape. If you want a quiet, gorgeous spot to unwind in New Orleans, this is it.

This is Johnny Jacobs park located off the Westbank Expressway near Ames. There is a stadium area…read morewith a 1/4 mile track, spots for field events and bleachers. There is a pool near the front entrance to the park, but I have never used it, nor do I know when it is open. The track attracts a good amount of walkers during the day, but it is large, so there is still room for running. The entrance and road are not well marked. When you are headed eastbound on the expressway, start looking for a rock road on your right, shortly past Ames Blvd.

It has a baseball field a football field, a park for kids, and a auditorium, the track is around…read morethe football field and is 1/4 mile. I do like that the track is well lit at night. This park is located off of the road and a dirt road leads you to it which seems suspect but it's a pretty decent park. The actual track is not cement it's Tartan which is great rain or shine and on joints! I'll give this Park a 3.

Peaceful walking trail, large enough that if you want to run a decent pace you'll be pretty tired…read moreafter 3-4 laps. It's always well maintained and the grass is always neat. It includes a park to the side so if you have kids and they get bored there's that for them.

Perfectly peaceful! The location is great…read more It has water fountains and bathrooms, things you don't normally see on a trail.

This is my childhood playground. And the correct name is Jefferson Playground: Home of the…read moreMustangs. And the colors are black & gold. I rollerskated (and attempted skateboarding) here. My Dad boxed upstairs in the gym in the 50s and there used to be plays on the stage. Depending on the season, you'll see all the kid sports: football, baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis. Plus as an old school playground it has wide open space to just run (my favorite). The playground equipment is all new and was donated by a medical conference a couple of years ago as post-K largesse. The only issue with the space is that the condo owners across the street walk their dogs in the greenspace and some forget to scoop the poop. Not cool when you have kids running around. The skating rink is now a parking lot; the boxing space is offices; they've made the place a lot safer than when I was kid...how did we climb up in the rafters of the stage. But a great space to play

I have four young children who have played sports at Jefferson Playground for…read morethe past 7 years. They have made great friendships that will last a lifetime! The coaches really care about all the kids who participate in the athletic programs. It has been both competitive and fun for my children. I would highly recommend Jefferson Playground! GO MUSTANGS!

Read about this in atlas obscura & made a point to drive there…read more Ample parking and a lot of locals excersizing in the park. The actual sight of the labyrinth is a bit underwhelming. But it's still worth the trip. Warning: You may get a bit dizy but walk the brick labyrinth to appreciate the artistry and planning to create a monument like this. It is a Katrina memorial that is not obvious but meaningful. Stop across the street from cemetery #1 to nola visitor center and you will really feel more connected to the exhbit. It was nice it is outside. It's also up the street from tree of life which is one of my favorite stops/photo ops.

A sort of sub-park within the larger park. It's adjacent to the Tree of Life, which is aptly named…read morebecause it's larger than life. A calm place where you can sit and take in the nature.

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.

The Lazy River Landing is a historic location with an interesting history. You can get a nice view…read moreof the East Bank of The Mississippi River here as it is right across from The Fly which is the same area where Audubon Park and The Audubon Zoo are located. This is an interesting area with a few restaurants along with this great view. They do have some work to do so you can get closer to a view nearer the river and it looks like a work in progress that might not progress for awhile.

Metairie Park is always so clean and pristine -- truly a beautifully maintained space. I love the…read morefacilities, and the gym was perfect for summer camp this year. My son had an absolute blast! I also really enjoyed the walking path, with so many peaceful areas to focus on health and wellness. There are plenty of fun play areas for the kids, making it a great spot for families. A wonderful community park that we look forward to visiting again and again.

This park is awesome. I'm so glad that it remained open during lockdown. I was able to leave my…read morehouse and workout here. There's lots of space and it never felt crowded, even when it was peak workout time for park patrons. I also love the track that goes all the way around the park. It's nearly a mile, so it's easy to get my 3 miles in.