Louis Armstrong Park

Louis Armstrong Park has the appearance of a public space designed in the Lyndon Johnson era. Stark looking concrete bridges over concrete ponds seemingly without intent or direction. I can't quite figure out what seems so odd about the park. The rarely used Mahalia Jackson Theater is on the property as well as a very large abandoned building, the Municipal Auditorium whose intent is unknown to me, but is in great need of rehabilitation. I find an Executive Order from the Mayors office setting up a committee to study its redevelopment. Hopefully something is in the works. There is also an older historic building complex in the middle of the park, fenced off. Don't know what that is. The stark concrete bridges would be a lot more pleasing to the eye if they were faced with brick. Anyway, it does serve as an outdoor space for events and gathering spot for walking parades. I'm not sure whether they even have bathrooms in the park. There are some nice statues.

A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit. It’s peaceful and spacious, with wide paths perfect for a relaxing stroll — a nice break from the city’s more hectic energy. The park is filled with incredible statues and tributes to New Orleans’ rich musical history, especially jazz and the legacy of Louis Armstrong himself. Each sculpture feels meaningful, and the entire space gives off a quiet sense of pride and reflection. Whether you’re a music lover, history fan, or just looking for a calm place to walk and take it all in, Armstrong Park delivers. A true gem in the heart of the city.

A wonderful green space within New Orleans dedicated to the biggest cultural icon of the region. The place is pet friendly and has nice walkways with a central water body. The Congo square doubles up as a vendor hub and a space for live music. Totally worth a warm evening stroll or for a regular family sojourn/exercise routine.

It is so beautiful here, very quiet and peaceful full of flowers and ducks and so much nature, a great place to get away from the cement jungle and sit back reading a book, or just relax and soak in the sunshine. Take a break, you deserve it.

Dated and old style landscape architecture. Buildings and structures are old and lacking maintenance. It’s abandoned. Like an orphan crying in the city and no love, nobody cares for it. The whole park now looks like a ruin. It needs a gen 2 renovation, or a complete redo. I feel bad for Louis Armstrong. Shameful. Tourists are baked here and there is nothing stunning to look at. You can’t experience the legend. You can’t experience art. You can’t experience music. What you can only see, are strange rusted fountain structures with strange landscape and buildings that nobody uses or cares. It needs a master plan with thoughtful planning and design that connects pedestrians and tourists with art. It also needs to be a comfortable public space that can be used by citizens.

The park has great appeal. The city or whoever oversees the park needs to maintain it. It was so sad to see the level of trash that filled the water feature.... the landscape is too nice to look like that. It can be a serene place. Also some of the night lights on the entry of the park are our. Please clean the water up. I still think it's worth going to visit.

It's a nice park. Very quiet. Many paths to walk and plenty of trees for shade. It's a must for Armstrong fans.

Louis Armstrong Park is a nice spot to take a walk and get a break from the hustle of the French Quarter. The park has some scenic little bridges, a lake, and even a few big geese wandering around. It’s a peaceful place to relax, take some photos, or just enjoy a bit of green space in the city. Worth a visit if you’re nearby. #LouisArmstrongPark #NOLAParks #FrenchQuarter #NewOrleansVibes #ScenicWalks #NOLANature #CityEscape #ExploreNOLA #HiddenGem #HistoricNewOrleans

I visited this park last week when my friends and I were in NO for a bachelor party and its a really nice park. Initially, the lit up sign caught our attention from Bourbon Street so we walked down to check things out and make note of it until the next morning. We walked around the park the next morning and there is a cool stream that goes through it, small bridges, amazingly big trees. It was a nice place to walk around and enjoy the weather. I also visited the park by myself the next morning and it was a peaceful experience. I will definitely revisit this park when I'm in NO again.

Louis Armstrong Park is located on the outskirts of the French Quarter. It spans 32 acres, and I love to take a stroll through the grounds. Inside you'll find a manmade lagoon with ducks, sculptures, the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, Mahalia Jackson Theater, some historic buildings, and plenty of places to sit & relax and soak in all the beauty. The historic Congo Square is also located in the park, which is famous for its influence on the history of African American Music and spiritual practice. I was walking by and heard music, so I went in to see what was going on. Turns out it was a celebration in honor of Juneteenth. There were vendor booths, food trucks, and performances. It was a genuinely nice event, and I was happy that I got to experience it. Every Sunday members of the Congo Square Preservation Society gather here to celebrate the history & culture of Congo Square with drum circles, dancing, & other musical performances so if you are in town be sure to stop by to check out the park and hopefully catch a fantastic performance.

This park is located in the French Quarter. There are walking trails as well as plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the view.

Walking in the French Quarters we noticed something from afar but weren't sure what it was. Definitely time to investigate. We started walking towards it and realized it was either a park, library, museum or something along those lines. We got to the entrance and there were a bunch of people out front. It sounded like a tour and they were talking about the history of the park and area. We didn't do this tour but it sounded interesting and something you may want to look into. The park was surprisingly not as busy as I would expect from such a cool park. The building looked closed and there were a few porta potty's available on the lawn. We did a walk around and it's a very nice space. There's a water area with some bridges. From there you can see a fire station a theatre and we just relaxed here for a bit. Definitely grab some lunch and grab a seat here. Lots of people walk through and the people watching was pretty good.

We picked the right day to visit this park. The sun was out and the weather was great. Lots of photo opportunities, beautiful art work, statues, waterways with a few birds. Beautiful place for a walk and its free.

We came across this park on our walk to the French Quarter. Needs some updates and tidying but a great place to walk around the park for a leisurely stroll. #Free

In A Nutshell: -Louis Armstrong Park was just okay. -It has lot of open spaces, but the water in the pond was pretty green & murky. -I did notice a big turtle enjoying life swimming around. -I came during the middle of the week so it was pretty quiet walking around. Overall, I was slightly disappointed in this park, I was hoping it would have more life & activity like other parks in popular cities around the USA & world.

Louis Armstrong had beef with New Orleans. His home was in Queens, NY. But now everywhere you go, his name is all over New Orleans. Yelp!isn't the place to go into that, but it's well documented. Armstrong park is a great green space with gorgeous old oak trees that tower and wind throughout the grounds. Sculptures depicting musicians are found throughout. Congo square is here, where the enslaved used to gather, dance, drum, and worship. They still have a drum circle on Sundays! Voodoo/vodou tours and scavenger hunts often start here. The Armstrong sign is beautiful at night and makes for a great photo! There are many benches to sit and relax. Gardens, water fixtures. It's a wonderful place to celebrate, learn, stroll, reflect. In the Treme neighborhood and near a lot of coffee shops, restaurants, and sites important to New Orleans and black history.

Our Bicycle tour guide took us here and I am glad he did. When we visited it was not crowded. We pretty much had the place to ourselves Park is named after Louis Armstrong, Jazz great and NOLA resident. Congo Square is also located in the park, where the enslaved would set up a market, sing, dance, and play music. Park is very well manicured and clean. There are many statues paying homage to the rich history

It's been a minute since I've come to this park, we made it a point to stop by on our visit & it was a good day as drum sounds filled the air. They had a nice circle goin on drum's playing people were either watching, dancing, clapping & hanging out listening & enjoying the drum sounds. really cool, fun & great vibe here. The park itself is nicely kept, lovely scenery art & statues placed all around, nice little lake very nice time spent here.

The park is named after Jazz great and long time New Orleans resident, Louis Armstrong. It is 32 acres and is located in the world famous Tremé neighborhood, known for being the birthplace of many of New Orleans' most famous jazz musicians. You will find the historic Congo Square, Formerly known as Place de Negres, in the park. That is where slaves gathered on Sundays, their day off, to sing, beat drums, sell home-made goods, and celebrate. New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts and several buildings owned by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park take up real estate in the park. There are a lot of vacant buildings there that, if they were maintained, would definitely add to the aesthetics of the park. The park has a lot of different statues and art inside. I like the Congo Square, brass band and Mardi Gras Indian sculptures. You will also find sculptures of the park's namesake, Louis Armstrong and Mahalia Jackson. It is a very picturesque park with it structures, small river and buildings. It would make some great Instagram photos. There is a small paved trail that goes along the river that can be used for running, walking biking, and walking a dog. There is a bike sharing kiosk outside of the park, if you are using that form of transportation to get around. Otherwise, there is tons of metered street parking available around the perimeter of the park and on adjacent streets. This is a very nice park that is located right outside of the french quarter. It is very pleasing to the eye, even with all the abandoned building. It is an art lovers paradise and his a history component to it as well. This is a must visit if you are in the city. I recommend coming at night as well, as in the day too. The gates are locked at night, but the entrance light up is a nice backdrop for a photo.

Met Mandela the story teller. That guys knows so much about the park and the hopes for the park. It's a beautiful park with some incredible statues. He taught us about how many of the original blues players started here. Learned that Armstrong was only discovered because when he was a youngster was shooting off a .45 gun and got arrested. The "mental doctor" found Armstrong to be a genius. That's how he was discovered.

Louis Armstrong Park is a free public park celebrating the jazz legend and local culture. There are many sculptures and civic art pieces dedicated to the musical traditions and history. The park is well maintained with lots of photo op along the bridge, lagoon, and various sculptures. Great for a relaxing stroll and photo enthusiasts.

Great park. Congo Square is inside of the Louis Armstrong Park, which is historical in that POC, both free and enslaved, would gather here on Sundays, the one day the enslaved had off in order to make music, sell wares and so forth. The rest of the park is a lovely flow with a pond, the Mahalia Jackson auditorium, and another auditorium that I am under the impression they are trying to refurbish. Nice spot to walk around before a show, catch some music or people watch. This is a large park that is in the Treme neighborhood and a good starting point for almost anything you want to do in the area. It is just north of the French Quarter.

Pros -beautiful -educational cons - you must pay to park - small We past by the location 2 times at night just to get a shot of the lite up sign. We are black so it just didn't work out I tried apps and everything. The camera would only adjust the sign to be seen or me. I needed both. So we went back a 3rd time. We arrived just before closing and was able to get other photos such as the actual Armstrong statue itself . It's So nice it's just small. The design is everything the light up sign is a must to take photos of along with the other art designs and statues. It's super nice its a bit small though. Its defianelty a tourist attraction I know for sure I would enjoy hanging out there at least once a week If I was a resident.

Rundown park scattered with trash probably from from the 4th of July weekend. It's a lovely small park but definitely requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance.

I'm going to take awhile to write this review, since we have all the time in the world. And what a wonderful world it is. I brought Barbie here and she looked like a doll, so I said hello Dolly! But it's a bit dangerous at night in New Orleans so look out for mack the knife and such. This is a stunningly beautiful park in New Orleans but not particularly safe after dark. Which is probably why it gets kind of deserted at 4 in the morning, not to mention you're probably not allowed in here then. It's gorgeous and it's extremely New Orleans with the beautiful grand bulb-lit shining arches beckoning you to enter, in a famous part of town near the water. We love it and it's one of the amazing elements of New Orleans that reminds you that you're in the one and only Big Easy.

Beautiful place but my friend was robbed around 5:30 pm yesterday. The park was well lit and it was still early, but already dark. About 4-5 teens jumped out of a grey van and held guns to there heads. They took about $200 in cash, ID, credit cards, and phone. The police were called, but didn't come until the following day. Apparently this is a huge problem right now and I'm sure all over the country. This is unfortunate as it is such a nice city. I recommend staying near large crowds and being aware of your surroundings. More police presence I'm sure would help. Be safe! I hope karma comes back around especially as it happened so close to Christmas.

Not sure why I've never reviewed this beautiful park on the edge of the French Quarter, which is largely overshadowed by the hugely popular Audubon & City Parks, both of which require a drive or streetcar ride from the FQ/downtown areas. I'm usually only in Armstrong Park for the start of the Barkus parade & Zydeco Fest, but decided today was the day to take a leisurely stroll through the park to see what I've been missing. Lovely walking trails and bridges. Beautiful birds and turtles who swim up to you looking for a handout. Amazing trees. Fascinating and educational sculptures and art work. Plenty of open green space and waterways to enjoy. Never crowded. A handful of buildings, many of which are in need of attention, but don't let that keep you from enjoying all that Armstrong Park has to offer!

Originally known as Beauregard Square, Louis Armstrong Park is home to Congo Square, plenty of picturesque green-space, local landmarks, including the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, and part of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. The park also features the French Opera House, Sculpture Promenade, Louis Armstrong Sculpture Garden, Jazz Compound, Rose Garden, and a lagoon in the center of the park. Some of the park's ornamental features include monuments to famous jazz musicians, including a statue of Armstrong, a bust of saxophonist Sidney Bechet, and another statue of trumpeter Buddy Bolden. Steps from the French Quarter it's a wonderful place to walk, explore or relax. The park hosted the first Jazz fest in 1970 and while that has moved venues it still hosts seasonal free music events each Thursday.

Check this out also before you go. This park has many things within one. The best time to go is on Sundays and spend the day at Congo Park here in the stories about the slaves, the drumming, the dancing, the culture. It's important. https://youtu.be/D44Tp5h0uaE

Adorable park, love the lake and bridge section. Very serene and peaceful, the park is also well kept, if you're in town and want to spend some time in nature or greenery definitely check it out. It's nice to reset after all the madness that can occur in NOLA.

Walking north (actually northwest) along Saint Ann Street, that archway entrance into Louis Armstrong Park at North Rampart Street sure does invite you ! Once inside, the park is more impressive than expected... don't get me wrong, I absolutely love New Orleans but some areas feel seedy and not so clean and this area somewhat falls into that... There are numerous concrete walkways and landscaped paths throughout the park, and meandering waterways with geometric bridges with vines growing the walls over the pools and other bridges with lattice sides (and some over the top too). There is nicely taken care of landscaping and all throughout the park there are statues and art installations with historical dedication plaques. I really like that the pools/streams have a concrete border so you can go down to the water's edge and not worry about slipping in or having the bank wash out. There is even an area that has stairs down to an area where the water opens to a larger pool, making for a nice area to congregate to chat or handout. There are architecturally impressive light poles; some mounted in the open section of water (by the stairs to the water's edge)... I have no idea what it is, but there is a horizontal, red bar that is connected to multiple poles... it wouldn't bother me if I knew what it's intended use is but so far I think it distracts from many of my photographs. Don't know if they are considered part of the park, but the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts and the Municipal Auditorium appear to be on the premises as well. Also at the property is Congo Square... which looks nice but this is where the "seedy" element is at it's peak; way too many homeless sleeping at behind trees, in bushes and on benches

What a great time we had here! Late afternoon stroll through beautiful Louis Armstrong park. The arch was not lit when I took my picture. It did light up while we were in the park and it was wonderful. The park was not crowded at all and we spent about an hour walking around. I loved the structures paying tribute to jazz and the amazing history of New Orleans music. There are also several water features in the park connected by bridges and beautiful walkways. Park was totally clean. At no point did we feel unsafe at all, as some other reviews suggest. Can't wait to go back to Louis Armstrong park the next time we are in NO.

This park has so many beautiful large trees inside. I like seeing big trees. There is something so majestic about them. It is a nice park and peaceful. Looks to me, it's the type of park you bring your family to spend a good day here. The park has beautiful flowers planted all around. They add an extra complementary beauty to the park. I didn't see any picking tables or places for it. I did see benches under the big trees. There are some statues and art work placed around. They look nice. I also saw crossing small bridges and a little lake. A few ducks around the little lake. The park is very clean. Not too crowded and quiet. There is something a little unusual about this place. I think it's the tile placement around the park by the trees. Its a nice pattern to look at. The park is surrounded by a large black fence. It felt safe to me to be here. There are two buildings inside the park. I didn't really pay to much attention to them. They are big buildings. I wish I could have stayed here longer.

This place was so magical! I love how all the statues are placed and especially at night time and all the lights come on this place is beautiful the pond a lily pads the natural habitat that lives there this place is definitely somewhere you should visit at least once in your life!

A really cool piece of history. The park is located in the Tremé neighborhood and the birthplace of many well known jazz artists. The park is named after the most well know artist and trumpeter, Louis Armstrong. The parks most famous landmark, Congo square is a reminder of its history. Slaves would come here on their day off (Sunday) to socialize, have fun, sing, dance and sell home baked goods. There is quite a bit of fun things to see and explore such as the Lagoon, Louis Armstrong sculpture, rose garden, statues of other famous jazz artists and more.

This is a nice, peaceful park. I came on a Sunday morning and walked around. You can hear the church bells chiming in the distance and plenty of birds chirping. There's a small lake and many statues to give you the history behind this park. It has plenty of mature trees that give off lots of shade. It's a nice place for a short stroll, to read a book or just sit on a park bench and immerse yourself in a little bit of nature.

This is great park with a lot of space to relax or walk around. We come here to link up with other friends and their kids. Amazing experience, we all loved it, but the upkeep can be a little better (it pulls away from the historic aspect of the park), but the unexpected parade on sunday was a plus; the parade really captured and embarrassed the Nawlins Culture! ITS A MUST-EXPERIENCE!

I just happen to stumble upon Louis Armstrong park unexpectedly. I'm glad I did! I was there on a peaceful Monday evening close to 6pm and it made for a nice relaxing stroll to close out the day. It's perfect for a picnic, a date, photo shoot, and of course you will find out the history of the famous Louis Armstrong and the jazz culture. I reccomend you visit if your in New Orleans. It's one of the great parks the city has to offer!

As parks go, this is giving more museum than park on a weekday afternoon walk after enjoying our meal at Willie Mae's and walking through Treme. Take a walk through and read about the rich history of Mr. Armstrong and his contemporaries.

We jumped off the 88 bus right in front of Armstrong Park, just in time to watch the sign light up. The archway is so bright and magical when it is lit. You can actually see is all the way from Cafe du Monde, which is a straight shot down St. Anne's. The park has lovely sculptures reflecting the musical history of New Orleans and commemorates the slaves who gathered in Congo Square on Sundays to found American music. Lucky us, Sundays from 3-5pm, a group gathers with drums and brass instruments to jam. It was wonderful. Live music has been so hard to come by during the pandemic and New Orleans is quieter than normal, so it was lovely to experience this under the sprawling Southern live oak trees. A nice place to stop before you head to Bourbon Street.

We went to Louis Armstrong Park on a Thursday evening, where we were able to enjoy one of the Jazz in the Park concerts. There were people of all ages enjoying Caesar Brothers Funkbox and other groups, including a middle school brass band. There were people sitting, standing and dancing, enjoying an evening of music. The park plays an important role in the history of New Orleans and jazz. It was formerly known as Congo Square, where enslaved people could gather on Sundays during the period of Spanish rule. They would gather by tribe, bringing drums, bells and other instruments. There, they would sing, dance and play music. The weekly gatherings continued into the 1880s. After the Civil War, white leaders tried to ban the gatherings and even changed the name of the park after Confederate Gen. Pierre Beauregard. The 32-acre park in the Treme neighborhood was redesigned in t he 1970s and named for jazz great Louis Armstrong, the town's native son.

Such a beautiful park! I loved all the statues and artwork. The pond with fountains are amazing.

Louis Armstrong Park, named after the late, great New Orleans jazz musician, occupies 31 acres just a stone's throw from the French Quarter. In it sits historic Congo Square (a meeting place for slaves in the 1800's) and the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. It's a nice space. Clean. Peaceful. We walked around on Christmas Eve morning and had the place pretty much to ourselves for a while until small tour groups started arriving. We enjoyed watching ducks around the pond, and admired the various sculptures, including one of Louis himself, a brass band, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden, and a glass-tiled thing that's supposed to memorialize the city's historic French Opera House. New Orleans is fortunate to have such a gorgeous green space.

This is an pretty park, but is fairly down on its luck. It reminds me a bit of People's Park in Berkeley. Drum circles, smokers, drunk people at noon. But the statues and the general overall feel of the park make it seem like not too long ago it was a fantastic community space. Honestly, this park has a lot of potential, and I think if they added a coffeehouse or a garden and greenhouse it would really help the space to shine!

Lovely place to take a break and catch your breath. I loved the network of ponds and bridges, made for a fun walk around. Some beautiful art and sculpture as well. Congo Square itself is a very powerful place, I recommend giving yourself at least 20 - 30 minutes to sit and take it in. There is so much history here you have to take the time to appreciate where you are, and to understand the legacy of the ground you're walking on.

Did you know: Louis Armstrong Park was home to the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1970? The footprint of the present-day park contains the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts and several buildings owned by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. (Wikipedia) The auditorium is vacant and falling into disrepair, but the park has history and plenty of art & sculpture. I know me and my mother enjoyed the stroll. And when she went back, she took more people to enjoy the park.

Walking around New Orleans I saw a large white sign that read, "ARMSTRONG". Intrigued, I walked to find a park, not just any park, but Louis Armstrong Park. This is a beautiful park located in the heart of the French Quarter. Probably one of my favorite parks I've been to. They were giving guided tours when I walked through. It's got a great walking pathway, it's clean, and it has beautiful sculptures along the park. I noticed a donation sign but saw no place to give the suggested $5 donation, but I have read elsewhere that the park is free. Make sure to snap a photo with the large Louis Armstrong statue towards the back of the park. This is a perfect spot to take a nice little walk or relax in the park whether you want to have a picnic or just have a seat for a little bit. I am definitely more than a fan of this park. A great little getaway from all the madness that is right down the street.

Louis Armstrong Park hosts Jazz in the Park every Thursday each spring. Check out all my photos of the free bands from 4 to 8 every Thursday night. They also host the Treme art and music festival annually. Vendors sell food, drinks and art pieces. THE DEAL: It's free, fun entertainment for the whole family!

The wait at Cafe Amelie was long, so we took a walk through Louis Armstrong Park while waiting for the text message that would tell us our table was ready. It's a nice, well landscaped park. There are many bridges, and one of them has lights on at night, but unfortunately the park is closed at that hour. You aren't allowed to ride bicycles through the park, but we saw a few people doing it anyway. Many tours went through the park as well. We just walked around and looked at the statues and landscaping.

Beautiful park and amazing views of the water. Peaceful walk and loved seeing all the monuments along the path. The bridge was little unstable so watch your step. Loved seeing the flowers and all the fall colors. A must see if visiting the area. Large shaded trees and tours available. Map at entrance.

I thought it was a really nice park. I found it because they were having a gumbo festival here. There is lots of grass or benches to relax, people watch or picnic. Small lake with ducks and a fountain. There are monuments statues and plaques to look at and learn some New Orleans culture and history. The Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts is right next to the park. The park is located in the Treme neighborhood, not far from the French Quarters Bourbon St area. The park is gated and closed at night like most parks are.

Look for the iconic arched entrance inside you'll find sites like 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), sculptures, duck ponds and lots of open spaces for relaxing.

We had a wonderful time on our vacation a while back walking through this beautiful park. Our hotel was not very far from here and the adjacent neighborhood of Tremé. I got to learn about the history of Congo Square within this park and how long ago many slaves and free people of color used to congregate here and party. Their few moments of happiness, at the time, which we take for granted now. We also have walked by and over many of the lovely bridges crossing through this park. At the time we visited, there were no festivals going on yet. It was just a beautiful, peaceful walk around this historic park before we made our way south across Rampart to the French quarter. It's definitely worth the visit at least once if you happen to be in this part of New Orleans.

Outside of jazz festival, this place is not even on the map for tourists, unless they are lost. Well, I happen to be one of them. The hard rock hotel collapsed and the roads are blocked, forcing me to walk on Elm to reach French quarter, and happen to notice this place. Great park with creek and bridges mimic the Mississippi River and the bridges. Very good setting and great for photography. Good place to visit for Louis Armstrong fans.

What a great park! Each time I visit NOLA I visit the park and just spend time walking around and enjoying the quiet. The park is a few blocks away from Bourbon Street, but it really does feel like it's a whole different city! They keep the park so clean and the statues are all well taken care of. There are quite a few benches to sit on if you need to relax and there are a lot of plaques so that you can read the history of the park. The last time I visited was during the Macaroni & Cheese Festival! There were so many people and the park was so crowded; but the crowd was all kept in one area of the park so that we could still wander throughout the other areas with less people. This park is a great little place to go and enjoy the scenery and the quiet while also learning a lot of the culture and history of NOLA. As others have mentioned, the park gates are kept open during the day, but they are locked at night. Go ahead and visit it for yourself next time you are in town!

Quiet park near the French Quarter with some interesting statues that are worth a look. It feels like you're far away from the craziness of Bourbon St. even though you're just a short walk away. It's not a must visit place but worth a stop if you're near here.

Nice park near the French Quarter to sit on a shaded bench and read for a few hours. You can hear the nearby church bells toll on the hour and it is a peaceful place with not a lot of people on a Sunday morning. Was able to relax and watch the clouds go by.