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City Park

1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70127
504-483-9383
Ranked #4 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 242 Reviews
Type: Parks
Activities: Running, Hiking
Fee: No
Description: One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Hop on the Canal Streetcar and check it out. I wish I had more time in New Orleans, because I would have surely spent more time there. Happy Traveling.

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Houston, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We rode the streetcar to city park. It was 90 degrees so the park wasn't appealing to me. We went around 1. U can paddle boat, people watch or go to museum. Also botanical gardens. Museum admission is 10 bucks. I was so hot that u didn't want to do much but it would have been better later in the... More

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New Orleans
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The sculpture garden is beautiful and includes works by famous artists such as Rodin and Oldenburg. It is a must see for locals and tourists alike.

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atlanta, ga
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Odd thing is that there were no permanent restroom facilities, only portable ones. A bit rundown and unkempt in some areas.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

City park is an amazin gplace to unwind and take some long walks. It is a nice change of pace from the French Quarter and the scenery to and from is awesome. Cable car ride or drive is very pleasnt. they have a great botanical garden and a sculpture garden. Next trip i plan to see the Art museum.

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Proctorville, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This park is huge, with a great path and lake to walk the dog around. Sculptures and lots to see along the way.

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Los Angeles, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

If you are looking for a place to spend a leisurely afternoon in New Orleans look no further than City Park. This huge park has many attractions and is absolutely beautiful. There is Storybook land and a mini train for kids, paddle boats, and the art museum. My favorite thing is the sculpture garden located behind the art museum. It... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Apart from the tourist churn elsewhere, a magnificent sculpture garden amid two-hundred year old live oaks. Many of the great sculptors of the 20th century. Didn't expect this from a town with limited purview. Maybe the limit is within my purview. Museum was closed.

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I was not surprised to learn the same person who designed Central Park in NYC also planned City Park in New Orleans.The temperature outside could be 95 and it is cool under the Oaks. The Botanical garden is lovely, the Museum beautiful. Childrens rides are super. I really just adore walking along the bayou.

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south ogden
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Nice park that played up the local music and artist scene. Great food, nice folks and lots of sun and rain!

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