Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in New Orleans
17 outdoor adventures for families in New Orleans. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Stanley Ray Playground, Danneel Park + Playground. 15 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
The antique wooden carousel at the center of Carousel Gardens is one of fewer than 100 still operating in the country — hand-carved horses dating to 1
Stanley Ray Playground
Stanley Ray Playground is part of the larger City Park playground complex at Dreyfous Drive, which includes some of the best playground equipment in N
Danneel Park + Playground
Danneel Park has a neighborhood energy that families in Uptown's residential streets love — kids from multiple nearby households converge on weekend m
Walnut Street Playground
Walnut Street Playground is tucked into the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood between Audubon Park and the tree-lined residential streets, giving it the
Exposition Boulevard Playground
Exposition Boulevard Playground sits along St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, with the iconic green streetcars rolling past on the neutral grou
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeStanley Ray Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeDanneel Park + Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeWalnut Street Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeExposition Boulevard Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeCity Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeLemann Park & Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeConfetti Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeAudubon Park
Ages: Best for all ages
Partially FreeLOOP NOLA
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
FreeMagnolia Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeAudubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
Ages: Best for all ages — Mississippi River views for everyone
FreeMickey Markey Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeLafreniere Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeCabrini Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeWisner Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeEvans Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in New Orleans?
- 17 outdoor family activities in New Orleans. Highest rated: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Stanley Ray Playground, Danneel Park + Playground, Walnut Street Playground, Exposition Boulevard Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in New Orleans?
- 15 outdoor activities in New Orleans are free, including Stanley Ray Playground, Danneel Park + Playground, Walnut Street Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in New Orleans are stroller-friendly?
- 16 of the 17 outdoor activities in New Orleans are fully stroller-friendly.
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