It’s not only festival season in New Orleans, but the perfect time to head out for an unforgettable picnic. New Orleans is one of those places that affords a number of locations to make your next family gathering or afternoon for two special. Depending where you decide to picnic you will a different number of amenities immediately available to you.
City Park
Not only is it one of the largest urban parks in the United States but it is also home to “ancient oaks” that provide wonderful cover for a traditional blanket and basket picnic. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden is another wonderful spot to waste the day away in style as well. Available to park goers is the one of a kind Peristyle, which is a large Neo-Classical structure with majestic Ionic columns and is one of City Park’s oldest structures. There are also two rain or shine, shelters that are ideal locations for family reunions, group and corporate picnics. If you don’t want to worry about the food there is also City Park Catering available for all of your party needs. Staff can coordinate rentals of additional party items including tents, tables, chairs, children’s play equipment, dunking booths and snowball stands. Visit http://neworleanscitypark.com/picnics.html for more information.
Audubon Park
A favorite spot for college students, families and tourists this park offers oak trees, lagoons, and muliple green spaces. It is located near the French Quarter and was the site of the was the site of the World Cotton Centennial in 1884. After a nice picnic, check out the zoo and its 58 acres of animals in their natural habitats.
Woldenberg Park
This riverside located park features things such as sculpture as well as ample grassy spots and benches.The main stages of the French Quarter Festival are in the park. The April Festival features the best New Orleans musical performers and is a great pre-curser to Jazz Fest. There are also smaller, intimate concerts at the outdoor amphitheater throughout the year.
Jackson Square
Right in the middle of the French Quarter and located in front of St. Louis Cathedral you can picnic in one of the many grassy spots dotted around the area for a meal and people watching. You can also observe the numerous street artists and shop with local vendors.
Get out there and get picnicking today. Don’t miss anything that New Orleans has to offer! And give us a call to get you there!