Free Things to Do with Kids in New Orleans
14 free kid-friendly activities in New Orleans. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Exposition Boulevard Playground, Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park, Lafreniere Park. 14 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Exposition Boulevard Playground
4.9 starsExposition Boulevard Playground sits along St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, with the iconic green streetcars rolling past on the neutral grou
Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
4.7 starsAudubon Riverview Park sits on top of the Mississippi River levee, giving kids a genuinely dramatic river vista — watching ocean-going cargo ships and
Lafreniere Park
4.7 starsLafreniere Park has pedal boats available seasonally on the park's lagoon — a feature that gives kids physical control of something on actual water, w
Walnut Street Playground
4.7 starsWalnut Street Playground is tucked into the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood between Audubon Park and the tree-lined residential streets, giving it the
Audubon Park
4.7 starsAudubon Park has a beloved playground with a spray ground (splash pad area) that makes hot New Orleans days genuinely fun — kids run through the water
FreeExposition Boulevard Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeAudubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
Ages: Best for all ages — Mississippi River views for everyone
FreeLafreniere Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeWalnut Street Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeAudubon Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeStanley Ray Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeDanneel Park + Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeLemann Park & Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeWisner Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMagnolia Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMickey Markey Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeConfetti Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeEvans Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeCabrini Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in New Orleans?
- New Orleans has 14 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Exposition Boulevard Playground, Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park, Lafreniere Park, Walnut Street Playground, Audubon Park. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in New Orleans?
- Yes — 14 of the 14 free activities in New Orleans are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in New Orleans are good for toddlers?
- 14 free activities in New Orleans are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Exposition Boulevard Playground, Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park, Lafreniere Park.
- How many free activities in New Orleans are stroller-friendly?
- 14 of the 14 free activities in New Orleans are fully stroller-friendly.
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