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New Orleans Parks & Squares
New Orleans’ history permeates through all, and our plazas, squares and parks are no different. Historical squares pay homage to some of America’s most prominent leaders and play host to the city’s largest festivals. Picturesque plazas celebrate the cultural influences of the Spanish, French and Italian. Grand parks, some of the biggest in the country, make for perfect afternoons outdoors. And top it all off with monumental sculptures of art, classic and contemporary, all over town for public viewing – what’s not to love?!
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Armstrong Park
835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Treme
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Louis Armstrong Park, located steps from the French Quarter, was created to honor New Orleans' favorite son, the great Louis Armstrong, and to preserve the site of Congo Square. Preserving the historic meeting space of slaves in the 1800s and celebrating the undeniably rich jazz history of New Orleans, Armstrong Park is a site of cultural reflection and a commitment to continuing the community spirit. |
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-2537
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Audubon Park opened in 1898 and was the site of the World Cotton Centennial in 1884. People travel from near and far to marvel at and enjoy the ever-beautiful oak trees, lagoons, and expansive green space located within the park. For the millions who use the park for picnics, relaxing, walking, running, cycling and special events there is no better place in New Orleans for recreational fun and relaxation. |
Champions Square
Lasalle St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 587-3663, (800) 756-7074
www.superdome.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Champions Square is "the" place to party before or after any big event! Relax with refreshing drinks and food from notable restaurants while taking in the festive entertainment in the Square's performance stage fully equipped with the latest technology. |
City Park
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 482-4888
www.neworleanscitypark.com
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Located in the heart of New Orleans, City Park is a popular place to picnic, play a favorite sport, wander through its gardens or take a boat ride, hosting 11 million visitors each year. It is home to The New Orleans Botanical Gardens, the New Orleans Museum of Art, The Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden, The Bayou Oaks Golf Facility, and the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world some of which are over 600 years old. |
Congo Square
835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Treme
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational), Historic Site
Description: In the southern corner of Armstrong Park is Congo Square, an open space where slaves and free blacks gathered throughout the 19th century for meetings, open markets, and the African dance and drumming celebrations that played a substantial role in the development of jazz. Local voodoo practitioners still consider Congo Square a spiritual base and gather at the Square for rituals. |
The Fly
Exposition Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: The riverside portion of New Orleans’ Audubon Park is known colloquially as “The Fly,” and it’s one of the best places for outdoor recreation in the city! Whether you’re on a first date, practicing sports, playing with your children, or just watching the boats on the river roll lazily by, you’re sure to find fun and relaxation at this local hot spot! |
Fulton Street Square
228 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: From chic restaurants to retail establishments and cozy music clubs, the one block long pedestrian-only Fulton Street Mall offers visitors an exciting night out on the town |
Jackson Square
751 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70181 [Map It]
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: earns it name for one of three bronze statues of Andrew Jackson located in the center of the square |
Lafayette Square
602 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: First known as Place Gravier, it became Lafayette Square after Lafayette’s visit to New Orleans in 1825. Located adjascent to Gallier Hall, Lafayette Square has been the site for inaugurations, yearly pilgrimages by school bands, and jazz concerts for over 150 years |
Piazza d'Italia
377 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: The Piazza d’Italia, designed in 1978 by renowned architect Charles Moore, is a monument to the Italian-American community and their contribution to the City of New Orleans. |
Spanish Plaza
1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Spanish Plaza, originally known as Eads Plaza, was dedicated in 1976 to the City of New Orleans by Spain in remembrance of their common historical past and as a pledge of fraternity in the future. |
Woldenberg Park
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 565-3033
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Bike, walk, jog or just sit back and relax next to the mighty Mississippi at beautiful Woldenberg Park. Enjoy the ships floating by on the river, or the interesting sculptures that dot the landscape near the docks. Plenty of grass for picnicking and ample benches make perfect spots for a quick rest after a jaunt around the French Quarter. |
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