City
Park
New Orleans, LA
City
Park is located in the Mid-City\Lakefront area of New Orleans.
Over a century ago, New Orleans philanthropist John McDonogh donated
100 acres of land for what has today evolved into the fifth largest
urban park in the US. City Park encompassing 1,500 acres. Approximately
14 million visitors come through the Park each year to enjoy its
magnificent oak trees, picturesque statues and fountains, sports
and recreational facilities, and historic buildings.
The Park is home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the largest
collection of mature live oaks in the world, a kiddy amusement
park, tennis courts, several golf courses, fishing, horseback
riding, and a few other nifty things to do. Every year City Park
is also home to this author's favorite Halloween Party; Voodoo
Fest. The art gallery has a collection of Faberge eggs among other
things. The public golf facility has a lighted driving range and
several nice courses. During the holiday season, the park lights
up with a spectacular light show. Taking Esplanade all the way
from the Quarter is the easiest way to get to the park and it
runs right into the museum.
Katrina
Update
The City Park has been slow to recovery. The
driving range is open, but the golf courses have not been touched.
The tennis facility is back up and running, and many of the
other attractions like the museum are open. Voodoo Fest 2006 went
off without any major incident in the park, which provides a large
source of their funding.
Fun Fact
about the Park
Dueling
was not outlawed in the Park until 1890!
For
more information, visit City Park's website at:
www.neworleanscitypark.com
