City Park

Introduction

City Park in New Orleans spans about 1,300 acres in the mid-north of the city and ranks among the oldest urban parks in the United States, as well as the largest public green space in New Orleans. Its history traces back to 1853, predating New York Central Park by several years, and it carries a century and a half of collective memory for the Crescent City. The most enchanting feature is the rows of twisted, moss-draped live oaks, the oldest exceeding 800 years in age, their canopies forming cathedral-like green corridors of shade. The park packs in a remarkable variety of attractions including the New Orleans Museum of Art, a sculpture garden, a botanical garden, the Storyland children playground, golf courses, an equestrian center, paddleboat waterways, and classic coffee stands. It is a multifunctional cultural oasis where locals jog, picnic, paint, and wed. Following extensive restoration after Hurricane Katrina, the park is more beautiful today than ever.

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