Audubon Park

BE CAREFUL. Young man (age18−25) approached my 5 year old son and attempted to play with him on playground. He was alone with no kids and I immediately said ‘let’s go’ and the man told my son ‘you don’t have to go’. We left and headed to a policman who was helping direct traffic from a wedding across the street. The man left on a woman’s bike. This was about 7 pm on a Saturday evening (still light outside).

Audoban Park is in the Garden District and across from Loyola University. It is another great park for running and biking. It has a 1.8 mile jogging trail with beautiful views of lakes and trees. I enjoyed a lap jogging around the trail. There are plenty of spots to sit, relax, and watch the birds. From the French Quarter, it is a 40 minute ride on the St. Charles Avenue trolley.
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For me, this park is pure New Orleans. That is probably because it was one of the first places I visited when I first came here. I won’t compare it to City Park as they are completely different parks but for me it’s Audubon all the way.
The loop is about two miles and it is two miles a pure beauty. And the oaks are just magical, encompassing the entire loop. There are ample places to relax or get your sports on and if you include the Fly there is more than enough room for everyone. There is nothing liking picnicking on a lazy day and watching the river roll by.
If my magic wand wasn’t broken I would use it to do something about the golf course (I don’t golf and would prefer the space be usable to more people) but I must admit it is beautiful. You can cut through the course and its a great detour but be on the lookout for flying balls… of the golf variety.
A trip to New Orleans isn’t complete until you walk through Audubon park. Go chill in Audubon Park, you will be glad you did.

Lovely escape from the narrow, vehicle-​filled asphalt transportation veins in NoLa. You can reach the park by the street car of St. Charles, by foot, by bike or by car via the boundary roads like St. Charles and Magazine.
There is a golf course within the park, but most people are here to bike, walk, run or enjoy the greenery. There is a cool bird watching area where water fowl congregate, like ducks, swans, egrets and some bird that looks like a cormorant. I also saw plenty of turtles and a heron.
As you stroll, you can partake in the set of metal exercise equipment for things like pull ups and sit ups, balancing and climbing, and maybe some good stretching.
The path around the park leads you to some covered gazebos, benches for viewing and relaxing, some artistic pieces and just an enjoyable time over all. It is also conveniently split for cyclists on one side, and people on foot on the other. There are more people on foot, so that may be why that side is larger.
If in the area and in need of some green sanctuary, this is a great choice for 15 min to a couple of hours.

Although not a good place to hang around at night, which is well common knowledge, it is a very nice park to picnic or just sit down, and read. Nice place to relax, and like city park surprisingly big. Very well kept, I definitely recommend coming here.

You know what is awesome to do here? Run. Runners love this place. They run and run and I just watch them run. While I walk.
You know what is awesome to do here? Walk.
We also meet up with friends for playground fun.
Tip: be prepared for traffic during the weekend days. Lots of people driving to the park and Magazine gets super congested.

A really beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of NOLA. The St. Charles streetcar rides right by the park, so it is very accessible. Also very close to the zoo, so you can easily spend half a day to a full day in and around the park. There is more to NOLA than just Bourbon Street!

I love the Audubon Park.
This is where I proposed to my wife. This is not the only reason I gave a five star review but also because of the wildlife, the walking/​running trail, the nature and more. The park is about a mile long so this means plenty of distance for those trying to get a workout in. There is an amphitheater, outdoor workout stations where you can do calisthenics, a golf course, a small clubhouse restaurant, and neighboring homes.
The wildlife is my favorite part. There are numerous species of birds that congregate around the water and the bird island, or so I like to call it.
Finally, there is a fountain of life. I may have made that name up as well. This fountain is off of St. Charles Ave. and acts as the entrance to the park on the north side. Across the street is Tulane University.
The park is great for nature enthusiasts and locals looking to get a good workout in.

I love Audubon Park! It’s a great space to do just about anything your outdoorsy heart wants. The running/​walking/​jogging/​biking/​skating/​whatever-​else-​type-​of-​transportation trail is wide enough to fit everybody and their momma! People there are friendly, and eager to direct you to Audubon Zoo, the Golf Course, the tennis courts, the horse stables, and to the pool! They have beautiful fountains great for fountain hopping or taking a break. They have big fields, great for a game of ultimate frisbee with friends or for riding horses and ponies. They have ginormous trees, which provide much needed shade, and are home to a wide array of cute ducks and swans. If you’re looking for a space to de-​stress, get in shape, bask in nature, or just play outside — Audubon Park is the park for you!

Gorgeous park! One of my favorite places in the city. Great place to come picnic or go for a run. Right on the street car line on the St Charles side and close to a variety of restaurants on the Magazine St side. Fun playground for the kids as well!

This is a beautiful and spacious park, which reminded me of Green Lake in Seattle. It conveniently has its own stop on the street car, making it accessible for visitors. It’s near Tulane University, and when we came here, there were many people walking their dog, jogging, biking, and even those who set up their own hammock to swing in. It seemed like such a central park for many of the locals just like Green Lake. We came here, to walk around and find a spot to eat our food. As we were unpacking our lunch the ducks saw us and started to come closer to us, ready to pounce on what they thought was their food! It was funny. There are many benches located around the loop, a small gazebo and public restrooms.

My favorite place in New Orleans!
Bring your kids or your dog. Water fountains for everyone scattered through the park.
Walk, bike, or run! Full loop between Mag and St. Charles is 1.8 miles.
Watch the ducks. Watch the horses. Watch the people.
Make a picnic or have a crawfish boil at the Fly.
Play volleyball, kickball, or golf!
Breathe in the fresh air.

Step away from city life and partake in nature’s breathtaking beauty at Audubon Park, located near Tulane and Loyola in Uptown. Take a leisurely stroll or jog/​run/​bike through the park on the wide looping trail, which is a little less than 2 miles long. Whether visiting on your own or with family and friends, there is indeed something for everyone here.
Magnificent old oak trees stand tall, with Spanish moss flowing in the wind. Even on warm days, the trees provide ample shade from the sun. Stop by one of the many ponds/​fountains to watch the turtles, birds, ducks, or swans. Squirrels are running around the trees in their own game of «tag you’re it.» Admire the lush greenery and colorful landscape, attend an outdoor weekend activity, walk your dogs, or even people watch. Such wide, open spaces make the park a great picnic spot.
Words cannot capture the spectacular beauty of this well-​maintained park. You’ll have to visit and see for yourself! Audubon Park is easily one of my favorite places to visit in New Orleans when I feel the need to escape and relax.

This place. This place right here is pretty darn awesome. The walking trail is wide, I would guess 8 – 10 feet wide. Lots of shade from the HUGE trees, play areas for the kiddos, garbage cans to dispose of animal waste. Water features with fountains and ducks of all kinds. Statues throughout. Emergency call boxes throughout. The golf course it goes around does not interfere with the path. It is nestled in the more upscale area of town, across the street from the Audubon Zoo, nestled between Tulane University, and Loyola University. Walking here transports you to another time and place that is just separate. Huge houses nearby. Security is roaming the park. Generally speaking people walking/​running/​riding bikes stay in their own appropriate lane. Occasional jerk walking in the middle, talking on the phone, dog on a leash that is walking in the grass and the jerk not noticing the people having to go out of their way to go around them.
Audubon Park is an amazing place to walk. I have even seen a lovely lady walking with her parrot on her shoulder.

Audubon Park is one of those areas in a big city that makes you feel like you live in an actual community. People have habits and routines that are centered around the park and it’s nice to see the same faces at the same time, share a smile and head nod, and feel like you’re part of a bigger group of connected strangers.
The paved trail that wraps around the park is great, unless you’re there at peak hours and moving any slower than the speed of light. I prefer early and late hours to avoid the maddening crowds that can grow rather rude, sometimes pushing you off the track.
The park has accessible restrooms, limited off street parking, water fountains, shelters, security call buttons with blue lights, and a regular patrol that loops the track at night and early in the morning. There are also stations throughout the park for circuit training.
I prefer to enter on the Magazine Street side for ease of parking & departure, but the St. Charles side has a playground for kids and a lovely official entrance that’s nice for pictures.

Small park paradise in the New Orleans which is close to Tulane and Loyola. In the proximity of the park lies a 2 mile loop pathway. The pathway is divided by runners/​walkers and the cyclists have their own lane. In the center lies, a small golf course, a bird island sanctuary and 100 year old oak trees. It’s definitely worth checking out and if you need a place to run a short distance this would be the place to do it.

I love birds and I love parks, and this was the perfect place to experience both — I wouldn’t expect anything less from a place called Audubon Park. It’s a quiet, fairly large oasis in the area of New Orleans that feels more residential and academic (lots of nice houses nearby, and immediate proximity to Loyola and Tulane).
There’s a great set of walking/​bike paths and plenty of benches near the lake and under trees to watch people and wildlife go by. I spent a few hours here on a weekday, and everyone from teenagers practicing dance moves to college students on a date to elderly birdwatchers and exercisers of all stripes crossed my path.
I sat by a waterfront bench for a long time and saw an amazing variety of animals: tons of small squirrels, all different sorts of turtles, three kinds of ducks, swans, two types of geese, some blue jays, and a bunch of other birds I couldn’t identify (full disclosure: I was completely obsessed with birds as a child). The birds here seem to be fairly tolerant of people, and there are also some really beautiful old trees all around.
There’s a golf course right in the middle of the park, which I found a little distateful, but I guess they need to make money somehow to maintain this place. The public bathroom facilities were totally fine and even a little better than I expected for a park, and this seems to be a nice place to picnic as well. If you’re in New Orleans, take a ride on the #12 St. Charles streetcar to get here — totally worth it!

I enjoy this place. Me and My Son came here yesterday on a Tuesday and he had so much fun! The ducks were out and squirrels so he was so amused while I was trying to exercise my sprained ankles. I wanna say it’s like 3miles but I’m not sure. I went around the track and baby by the hour and a half later I was soaked in sweat and tired. I went to bed at 8:30pm. My son dis not want to leave. There were trucks that rode by every hour to checl pn the park. The dog walkers followed directions
And they put their dog poop in a bag in a trash. I was so stunned. I felt safe. Everyone was friendly and me amd my son had a really good time overall. We will be back.

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Boy meets Girl at a bar.
Girl gives Boy her number.
Boy and Girl go out for sushi and after dinner bourbon drinks.
Girl moves and Boy and Girl do the long distance thing.
Boy and Girl support each other when the family undergoes joy, sickness, love and loss.
Girl finds a suspicious looking jewelry box in the glove compartment.
Boy put a ring on it!
Boy turns into a wedding planner because Girl is working long hours.
Boy and Girl meet at the Tree of Life in AUDUBON PARK.
Girl surprises Boy with a big poufy princess dress.
Boy and Girl make say their «I dos» under a huge 300+ year old tree with flower girls, ring bearers, siblings, spouses, parents and a guardian angel that holds off the rain.
Boy and Girl hear the music of an ice cream truck driving by.
Husband and Wife watch the rain come down.
THE END.
Dedicated to E & J. Congrats! 2014÷04÷11

Had a fabulous time in this park. We were here in mid-​October and saw Black-​bellied whistling ducks, wood ducks, mallards, two kinds of geese, ibises, egrets, coots and more that I couldn’t identify. Also turtles and some king of water snakes.
I’ve heard in the winter there are pelicans and flamingos.