In the heart of Uptown, Audubon Park spreads 350 acres of shade and sunshine along St. Charles Avenue — a beloved green escape where locals jog, picnic and play beneath some of the grandest live oaks in Louisiana.
The park’s free highlights delight all year: a scenic lagoon teeming with herons, egrets and turtles, the legendary Tree of Life oak whose giant branches sweep the ground, playgrounds for the little ones, and wide lawns made for soccer, frisbees and lazy afternoon picnics.
It is ideal for families, joggers, cyclists and birdwatchers, and its easygoing vibe makes it one of the friendliest corners of the city.
Practical tip: pair your visit with a ride on the St. Charles streetcar — the park sits right on the line — and come in the late afternoon when the oaks glow gold.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Infrogmation of New Orleans
