New Orleans City Park

Category: Park in New Orleans, Louisiana

Address: 1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA

Phone: +15044824888

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Robert Owens

Sep 20, 2022

Really liking how the city seems to disappear from the interior of this park. Lots to do and see and uncrowded on a week day. Except for the tour busses.

Anthony Wagner

Sep 20, 2022

Had a good time walking through the park with my yen, my sister, Esme

Makar Huerta

Sep 20, 2022

The park is HUGE. Arrive in good weather.

Ravin Fabre'

Sep 19, 2022

Beautiful

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Questions & Answers

Cafe in city park?

Carol Henger | Sep 20, 2018
Lilly Milliman | Sep 20, 2018

Morning call is a 24 hour cafe near the sculpture garden

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Can you bike on the trails in the park?

Joyce Grizzle | Jul 21, 2022
Richard Hart | Jul 21, 2022

Yes there is a designated area

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How much is cost for car

evelyn stemley | Sep 20, 2018
cprh cprh | Sep 20, 2018

Totally free!

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What procedures do i have to go trough to set up an Hawaiian shaved ice stand

Llana Carroll | Sep 20, 2018
Cookie dough | Sep 20, 2018

Call city hall

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Is the whole park pet-friendly?

TyNoOutlet | Sep 20, 2017
Bobby Chatman Myers | Sep 20, 2017

Standard leash laws apply. There is a dog park where your dog can be off leash.

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What’s the best time to go to have the most fun?

MikeTab Gangi | Dec 23, 2021
Steven Lengyel | Dec 23, 2021

Is that a trick question? Anytime you get there the fun starts. I did see a little covered pavilion, so you may wanna take the little smoky and toss a couple burgers on the grill and have a 🥳

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Can you walk instead of drive through?

MikeTab Gangi | Dec 23, 2021
Josh Magda | Dec 23, 2021

You'd be an odd ball in todays day and age. You may even lose some weight to keep the covld away. What a concept. Yes you can walk

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Do they have pickle ball courts? If not where is the best place to go?

Marvel Nolan | Oct 24, 2021
Marie Cossé | Nov 23, 2021

Join us in Chalmette every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. Val Riess gym at the north end of Palmisano. Great comraderie.

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Is there a place for my kids to ride their scooters here?

John Carlisle | Sep 19, 2021
alejandro mendoza | Sep 19, 2021

Yes, there are lot of places for kids there. Great family place.

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What time does it open on Sunday

Sandra Lore | Sep 19, 2021
M Hill | Sep 19, 2021

9-5 every day

Fishing, Can you keep fish?

mike fink | Sep 19, 2020
Markus Meitzner | Sep 19, 2020

No

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Are tents allowed in city park during the day time. Not intending to stay overnight , just picnic.

Alli Pham | Sep 19, 2020
Leonna Truxillo | Sep 19, 2020

During the day should be fine as long as u r not staying for the night

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Can anyone provide us park hours... Thanks.

Fahd bluefahad | Sep 19, 2020
kay Lackey | Sep 19, 2020

Is it open every day

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HAVE ANY FEE ENTRANCE TO GO TO CITY PARK?

Rita Mascarenhas | Sep 20, 2019
Kiesha Seals | Sep 20, 2019

Miniature golf and the amusement park and the Museum's all have fees to get in however on Wednesdays the museum is free to New Orleans citizens

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Is there campgrounds here or somewhere near here? I will be coming for Vodoo Festival on the 26th and was wondering if there's anywhere I could put up a tent during my stay?

FunCube Box | Sep 20, 2019
Raphael B Babin Jr | Sep 20, 2019

Bayou Segnette State Park is a good place for camping. They also have cabins available. Even though it is suburban there is a bus line to downtown. Ask about ,"The Shrimp Lot" nearby in Westwego, LoUiSiAna. Grill some fish or shrimp.

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Can you feed the ducks

Ashlen Robin | Sep 20, 2018
Audrey Tomlinson | Sep 19, 2021

I don't know about the vending machines, but ducks and geese love frozen mixed veggies. I believe they like seeds also.

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Are the paddle boats (for rent) still available?

Paul Wickman | Sep 20, 2018
HarmanjotSingh Bhatia | Sep 20, 2018

Yes

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I want to know how can I get electricity at the park without renting a shelter? Do I have to pay to get the electricity on the pole

Kema Carey | Sep 20, 2018
David Adams | Sep 20, 2018

Electricity for a quick charge or camping

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Hi, Is there a grilling area in this park? Or do we have to bring our own griller? Thank you in advance!

Trick Berganos | Sep 20, 2018
Jeanne Arnoult | Sep 20, 2018

Lots of grilling areas!

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Does it cost anything to walk through the park

tammie hill | Sep 20, 2018
R. W. Adams | Sep 20, 2018

City Park is free to visit but there are pay attractions in the park.

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Is the City Park safe for walking in rvrnings?

Pat Zeddies | Sep 20, 2018
Shannon Santiesteban, LL.M. | Sep 20, 2018

It's a public park with very little lighting. Run at your own risk. I would run in the morning or daytime and not after the sun goes down.

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Is there BBQ pits

Thomas Kingsolver | Sep 20, 2018
Bart Colosino | Sep 20, 2018

Yes there are. They are scattered all around the park. I would suggest scoping one out before just showing u pand trying to find one available. I see alot of folks bringing their own too.

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Absolutely be on the look out for the vicious raccoons though!

Danny smith | Sep 20, 2018
Michelle mac FnaF cricdrs | Sep 20, 2018

raccoon and oppossums

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Is this park really opened 24 hours a day? I'd like to walk around the park both day and night and get some nice pictures of it. Would I have to worry about getting kicked out or my car towed?

Maria Fortanel | Sep 20, 2017
Joseph Santiago | Sep 20, 2017

Parts of city park are lit with Christmas lights all year round. Look for Morning Call restaurant in City Park. Its open 24 hours a day and has been for a hundred years. Also the lights are surrounding this area of the park. I have many pics here at night.

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Do city park have a bait store for fishing

Sam x Jackson sr | Aug 20, 2022
Kandigyrl G | Aug 20, 2022

No

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Does anyone know about volunteering at the park with garden maintenance?

Katherine “KaT” Kennedy | Jun 21, 2022
Sally Wightkin | Jun 21, 2022

Yes! I just saw it yesterday. Go to City Parks main web page and they have a list of upcoming events. In that list you will find about volunteering at different things in the park.

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Is the park open now for drive through?

Joan Feezor | Jan 22, 2022
Isaac Belonga | Jan 22, 2022

Yes

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How much do they charge to see lights

Johnnorris Johnston | Dec 23, 2021
J Legg | Dec 23, 2021

No charge at City Park. At least not on this night.

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I can take my dogs

Tita Cortes | Sep 19, 2021
Jesus Barajas Barajas | Sep 19, 2021

If only inside the park and not in the other attractions

Is there a fee associated with holding a very small wedding ceremony on the grounds? There would be no reception following. We only want to use the park as a backdrop and for pictures.

Kristen Mcmahon | Sep 19, 2021
Felix D. Katz | Sep 19, 2021

That is no problem. The only thing you need permission for would be to use a shelter for a party. I did my wedding at the fountain on City Park Ave. Near the hedges.

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Can you ride a street car from the Blake hotel to Los here's grill

Iwin Ellis | Sep 19, 2021
Hailie Goldthorpe | Sep 19, 2021

Yeah, though I believe you need to transfer once. I recommend using the RTA GoMobile App. It has schedules and recommended routes for your destination. Best!

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How deep is the pine in the park

Nylahalexis2k Alexis | Sep 19, 2021
Brian Harlan | Sep 19, 2021

There's very little pine in the park. It's actually home to the highest concentration of live oaks in any park in the country.

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Hello will the park be open Christmas day

althea burrell | Sep 19, 2021
David Dominguez | Sep 19, 2021

On their website it says: "City Park (the "Park") shall be open to the public daily from 30 minutes prior to official sunrise until 30 minutes after official sunse" But also says: Please visit celebrationintheoaks.com to purchase tickets for another night and time of the season. All tickets must be purchased in advance and online only. Streets in the Park are closed for this event. The event is not open for bikes or pedestrians.

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What if I found a new specie's of life in the park . Whoud it be taken away. Whoud it be destroyed

Dennis Preston | Sep 19, 2021
Debbie Rubenstein | Sep 19, 2021

I doubt it. Take a photo and now carefully where it is and the day and time and share it with the park officials

What does the Christmas ornament from "Christmas in the Oaks" look like

Linda Drago | Sep 19, 2021
Moran Salomon Gross | Sep 19, 2021

It's a drive through Christmas lights. We went just yesterday and really enjoyed it.

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Is there parking for RVs? We will be traveling through and would love to stop by.

Brady Johnson | Sep 19, 2020
Jessica Pineda | Sep 19, 2020

There is a big parking lot across the street that you can park your RV.

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Are there any built in grills in the shelters for family barbecues?

Nevine Nashaat | Sep 19, 2020
Jay L | Sep 19, 2020

No

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Going to the Celebration in the Oaks...is there parking nearby or on the street?

David Stuart | Sep 19, 2020
dg | Sep 19, 2020

Yes-- on the street and parking lots. Have fun! Celebration on the Oaks is awesome!

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Is there any thing to eat while at the Christmas in the parks tonight ?

Brian Gibbs | Sep 19, 2020
Fabio Miguel Castellanos | Sep 19, 2020

There are not restaurants there. Only Cafe du Monde. Outside of the park, very close there are many good places and the esplanade ave., is plenty of them

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Are scooters provided for elderly/disabled visitors?

Linda Joseph | Sep 19, 2020
Beth Raymond | Sep 19, 2020

I am not sure.

Is the park open 24hr i want to have a quick midnight wedding.

Jasmine McCombs | Sep 19, 2020
L. Fields | Sep 19, 2020

City Park's official hours during the winter is 6a to 6p. With approval of the city you can be granted access. A quick google search revealed that info.

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Are there wheelchairs for rent?

Louise Desourdy | Sep 19, 2020
Laquanda Keasley | Sep 19, 2020

I don't understand sorry

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Can u sleep in your car there for the night been driving all day long

Angela Baecht | Sep 19, 2020
Greg Finch | Sep 19, 2020

No, they have their own "cops". Maybe try First Baptist New Orleans parking lot nearby on Canal Blvd.

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What can a 7yr old boy who gets bored easley do at city park?

Joyce Whetstine | Sep 20, 2019
David Irthum | Sep 20, 2019

Ride on the train, feed the ducks go for a tandem bike ride, a canoe ride with their parent wearing a life preserver, then go and have some beignets with milk with their parents. Very soon the Children's Museum will be open! Now good and have some fun!

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Does anyone play chess out there? Any chess tables etc?

Johnny TheDred | Sep 20, 2019
Carrie Nicole | Sep 20, 2019

No not on the day i went, which was a weekday.Maybe on the weekends?

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What time they close on sundays ?

Lion Petets | Sep 20, 2019
luay mohamadieh | Sep 20, 2019

around 10pm I think

Do city park rent scooter

viola Hackett | Sep 20, 2019
Kevin Shannon | Sep 20, 2019

No

can you fish and do they provide u with poles

Dylan Lewid | Sep 20, 2019
J “Nola girl” B | Sep 20, 2019

People fish but bring there own Pole

How do you get to a running or walking trail

Cathie Hellberg | Sep 20, 2019
Carolyn Reitzel | Sep 20, 2019

Trails circle outside boundary of park - walk from edge of boundary inwards and you should hit the trails.

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If and where are the lacrosse goals in the park? I remember there were some a year ago. Havent checked since and the map only shows rugby and soccer fields so far

Ross Ritchey | Sep 20, 2019
Jerry Newton | Sep 20, 2019

The fields are on Scout Island near the corner of Marconi Drive & Harrison Ave.

dose the prake still have the big trees to klime on. if so were st in the park. haven't been back there in years.

Bryan Robling | Sep 20, 2019
Vincent Wilson | Sep 20, 2019

Yes it does still looks great and I caint wait to go picnicking there again....

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How far is one lap around the lake

John Gonnella | Sep 20, 2019
Deborah Hrutkai | Sep 20, 2019

I am not sure.

Are there any admission to visit the park?

William White | Sep 20, 2019
K G (Artdude) | Sep 20, 2019

Only to certain things within the park such as the art museum and amusement park but general admission is free

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Can we rent a gazebo inside the park for gatherings 50 people?

Roy Coloma | Sep 20, 2019
Sally Wightkin | Sep 20, 2019

Yes. You can contact them online. You can also rent a little gazebo inside the amusement area for kids parties.

Is there way you drive in the parking lot

Jai Warren | Sep 20, 2019
Sally Wightkin | Sep 20, 2019

It is easy to get to the parking lot, if that is your question. There is more than one parking lot and all are easily accessible

Is there any spot to arrange a picnic meal?

Minni Dinh | Sep 20, 2019
Callista Foster | Sep 20, 2019

Anywhere, it is a huge park.

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Is city park open tonight?

Amy Vasquez | Sep 20, 2019
Sabrina Smith | Sep 20, 2019

Yes

Do they EVER monitor the lines for the rides? I have NEVER seen so much cutting line!

Jennifer Mcmillen | Sep 20, 2019
Delsa White | Sep 20, 2019

I do not know, probably not.

I'm bye the dog park. I walked over to the small lake by the farm area. There are literally thousand of small and large empty snail shells. A kill off of sorts or did they die from weather or get ate. Anyone know?

David Logan | Sep 20, 2019
James Linden | Sep 20, 2019

Think it happens every year with a change in the weather.

THE FAMILY REUNION SHELTER ON WEISNER IS THAT FREE ARE DO YOU HAVE TO RENT IT

Chanel Letterman | Sep 20, 2019
Cacious Games | Sep 20, 2019

Yes

Visiting new orleans, how far is city park from french quater? Does the streetcar go there? Thanks

Fallon Dorkins | Sep 20, 2018
jusmrw | Sep 20, 2018

If going to City park don't miss the sculpture garden. It's free. Very cool. Also trees with Spanish moss side. Big park

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Is there a place to swim in the creek

Jake Plunkett | Sep 20, 2018
Alejandro Goldfeder | Sep 20, 2018

No, there is not

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Does the park have a planetarium?

Kathy Pilkinton | Sep 20, 2018
Darren Hunter | Sep 20, 2018

No

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Can I use a water slide at my family reunion for the kids

Theresa Williams | Sep 20, 2018
Aliece Smith | Sep 20, 2018

I'm sure u can . It has enough room

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do I need a permit to fish in city park

Richard Mansfield | Sep 20, 2018
Anthony Smith | Sep 20, 2018

No but fishing licence

Are there passes for sale

Carolyn Augillard | Sep 20, 2018
Not you 504 cp3 | Sep 20, 2018

Yes the do

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How much are the paddle boats to rent in city park

Jill Ingram | Sep 20, 2018
Tenna Benoit | Sep 20, 2018

10 dollars

How much for amusement park ride area?

Maggie Freeman | Sep 20, 2018
Jason Brandt | Sep 20, 2018

I believe they're $20

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what is the procedures to have a band perform in New Orleans City Park?

Sam Lu | Sep 20, 2018
Philip Ernst | Sep 20, 2018

Administrative officer off of Marconi

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Any Christmas lights events

Sandra king | Sep 20, 2018
Desiree Perez | Sep 20, 2018

Celebration in the Oaks, lights, pictures with Santa, 17 rides, playground, train, shopping, food & drinks, snacks, beer plus so much more. $9 entrance fee plus tickets for the rides or $18 for a wristband. Enjoy!

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How much does it cost to have a birthday party there?

Trista Adams | Sep 20, 2018
Marco Torres Lanza | Sep 20, 2018

There are quiet a few different prices like some fellows mention above. Also , keep in mind that near Holliday season you will find it harder to scheduled your reunion. I would suggest to give either storyland or City putt a call, the sooner the better. Good luck

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How much for the rides

Johnnie August | Sep 20, 2018
Matthew Helms | Sep 20, 2018

Prices: -Celebration in the Oaks Admission Tickets: $9/person -Children under 3 and Friends of City Park Members: Free (Are you a member? New info this year - click here) -Train Ride: $5/person -Amusement Park Rides: $4/single ride ticket (excludes train) -$18/unlimited ride band (includes train; this may not be purchased online)

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Is over night parking permitted in the areas that state 24/7 parking...i have lots of traveler friend's who are planning a road trip through new orleans and want to find locations that they can park overnight for free

Natalie Rodrigues | Sep 20, 2018
Jose Villarreal | Sep 20, 2018

I would not recommend they do, it's watched by police at night and they will probably get bother about it. But the Lakeview shore it's good as long as you don't stay there long.

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Is there a basketball court in city park

Emmanuel Oko | Sep 20, 2018
L Gonzo | Sep 20, 2018

Yep. Tennis courts also!

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Is it free parking in the park?

Basil Borel (Lamb chop) | Sep 20, 2018
David McClure | Sep 20, 2018

Parking is free in lots and off streets.

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Is it possible to install more swings in the play area close to Morning Call?

Alleaner Benson | Sep 20, 2017
Sabrina Smith | Sep 20, 2017

It's possible but you will have to get in contact with City Park.

Does the place really have sculpture

Terraneka Felo | Sep 20, 2017
Reanna Smith (Annathealchemist) | Sep 20, 2017

Yes. The sculpture garden isn't huge though.

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