Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near New Orleans

Kim • February 2, 201513,000 acre outdoor oasis. Botanical Gardens, Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Biking, Jogging, and Walking Trails, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Paddle Boats and newly added Putt -Putt .

Brian E. • August 27, 2011Brown bag your lunch and head to one of the parks many benches to enjoy the scenic views. Fall and winter are great times for bird watching. People watching good year round.

Kimmie O. • June 5, 2022Lovely park with scenic views. Great place for people watching. You’ll find plenty of artists and painters around here.

Jenny M. • May 19, 2014Loved walking around! So many neat sculptures and so many things to see!

Hadi • March 24, 2017Cozy and kinda isolated spot… great to check out!

Kimmie O. • June 5, 2022Nice quiet place to take in the views of the Mississippi River waterfront and on one side and St. Louis Cathedral on the other.

Cole T. • June 12, 2017Pretty and scenic. Climbing the bridge is part of the experience, definitely worth it; especially when on a run!

Djaniella D. • June 1, 2017what a beautiful sight this was. perfect for some relaxation, picnic, photos, and peacefulness.

Ryan E. • November 13, 2018Small park in the Central Business District that's a great space during all seasons. Mardi Gras parades pass by in winter, festivals are in spring and fall, and in summer it's a great place to relax.

Amy R. • October 28, 2017A must do. The garden district is much different architecturally from the French quarter and worth exploring. Guides help you navigate which streets have the best homes.

Jim C. • August 9, 2014Very peaceful. The train garden, a model of New Orleans, is amazing.

Scott G. • March 25, 2013Check out the annual Hogs for Cause food festival. 12,000 attendees last year, over 70 pit competitors and great live music. Cooks also offer up some local favorites; jambalaya, alligator sausage ...

LaBugg H. • April 26, 2013Instructions: Bring a hammock, some strawbita, good music, then just chill & watch the sunset.

Amália S. • November 22, 2016Really like the musician statues!! Great history of the jazz!

Clarissa C. • April 5, 2016Scenery is beautiful! Great place to walk and take pictures.

Hubert M. • March 24, 2013Love chilling here with kids and the dog :)

Arlene M. • April 12, 2018Beautiful historic mansion in New Orleans. Worth a trip there if you haven’t seen it, when in NOLA.

Brandi B. • January 1, 2017A beautifully historic area in Louis Armstrong park. The area has been preserved and it's one of my favorite spots

Ian H. • December 11, 2016Amazing piece of kinetic art by Yaacov Agam, the inventor of the style.

Lee S. • January 4, 2017Small but awesome. Cool little bit of NOLA history.

Joseph B. • September 29, 2019Awesome and relaxing views.

Mary C. • May 2, 2020Biking trail

Xiaoyu • December 31, 2015If you are new to jazz, this place is a must visit.

Johmyrin J. • March 29, 2013Come catch a breeze! It'll change your life!

Yvette C. • February 25Really beautiful house, but of course you can only look from the outside. Currently under renovation

Joseph C. • December 26, 2013Pick up after your dog :-)

Amber E. • May 8, 2021They painted over the good murals

Melonee W. • May 11, 2019Beautiful park

Liz P. • April 16, 2013Amazing campus that has been built with 2 gyms, football field and more