City Park in New Orleans is one of the city’s most popular attractions. When you need an escape from the thrills of Bourbon Street, City Park’s 1,300 acres are the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids, a date idea, or a solo adventure, City Park in New Orleans accommodates folks from all walks of life.

The first thing you’ll notice is the abundance of majestic oak trees.
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City Park holds the honor of having the world’s largest collection of mature live oak trees. Many of these trees are over 600 years old!

The park itself was founded in 1854 and is the 48th oldest park in the United States.
You could easily spend an entire afternoon here and still not feel like you saw everything.
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There’s a lot packed into this park! Wander through the Couturie Forest, rent a swan pedal boat, or enjoy a gondola ride! The possibilities here are endless, really.
City Park has plenty of attractions for kids to enjoy including Storyland, a putt-putt course, a disc golf course, a train garden, multiple playgrounds, and so much more.
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The Carousel Gardens Amusement Park is a favorite for the youngsters, and riding the carousel is a bit of a rite of passage for NOLA kids.

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One of my favorite places in City Park is the Botanical Garden.
James Carr/Google Reviews
The 10-acre gardens showcase more than 2,000 varieties of plants from all over the world. Thanks to Louisiana’s relatively mild weather, this garden is open year-round and there’s always something in bloom.
While many of City Park’s attractions have admission fees, you can still find plenty of free things to do, like exploring the Sculpture Garden.
BiJohn Edwards/Google Reviews
The 12-acre sculpture garden features almost 100 sculptures!
Of course, a visit to City Park in New Orleans isn’t complete without swinging by Cafe Du Monde for some beignets and a coffee.
Joel Salonga/Google Reviews
Or a chocolate milk.

Visit the official website of City Park to learn more and start planning your adventure today. After you’ve spent the day at City Park, head over to the Steamboat Natchez for an evening jazz cruise!

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