Walnut Street Playground
Price
Free
Duration
45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Walnut Street Playground is one of the Audubon Nature Institute-managed playgrounds in Uptown New Orleans, located in the Carrollton neighborhood close to Audubon Park. Managed by the Audubon Institute, it benefits from maintenance standards that keep it well-rated (4.7 stars) among local families.
The Uptown location gives it the characteristic New Orleans outdoor quality — ancient live oaks, residential beauty, and the general sense that you're in one of America's most distinctive urban neighborhoods. For visiting families staying in Uptown or the Garden District, this is a natural neighborhood resource.
Combined with a visit to nearby Audubon Park and a walk down Magazine Street, Walnut Street Playground becomes part of a quintessential Uptown New Orleans morning that requires no car and very little money. Ride the streetcar, play at the playground, walk through the park, lunch on Magazine Street — that's a genuinely excellent family day.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning in Uptown New Orleans; spring and fall for ideal weather
Wait Times
No wait — open playground
Nearby Food
Magazine Street with its many cafés and restaurants is a short walk. Audubon Park's surrounding area has food options on park days.
Why Kids Love It
Walnut Street Playground is tucked into the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood between Audubon Park and the tree-lined residential streets, giving it the quintessential New Orleans live-oak canopy atmosphere that makes playtime feel special. The 4. 7-star rating from local parents reflects genuine affection for a playground that's well-maintained and positioned in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.
Kids playing here are surrounded by the historic residential architecture of Uptown, which makes even a simple playground visit feel distinctly different from a parking lot play area.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Audubon Institute-managed playground — generally well-maintained
- Hours 7am-9pm — great early morning option
- Short walk to both Audubon Park and Magazine Street
- Accessible by St. Charles Avenue streetcar
- Rated 4.7 stars — one of the more loved Uptown playgrounds
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Snacks for kids
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Magazine Street nearby for lunch.
Tips to Save
- Free Audubon Institute playground in Uptown.
- Combine with Magazine Street lunch and nearby Audubon Park for a complete half-day outing.
