About the Friends of City Park
The Friends of City Park is a nonprofit organization formed in 1979 whose work has proved vital to the growth, beautification and preservation of City Park.
Since its, founding, the Friends of City Park has worked in conjuction with the Park to restore the Botanical Garden, Storyland, the Peristyle, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, the Peristyle, and Popp Fountain. Our help was also instrumental in the construction of projects such as the Pavilion of
the Two Sisters, Bayou Oaks Golf Pavilion, and the Conservatory of the Two Sisters. In addition, the Friends have purchased other property such as rides in the Amusement Park, new exhibits for Storyland, and large maintenance equipment.
Please consider joining us as a member of the Friends of City Park in order to continue the work to maintain our beloved historic City Park for all to enjoy! The strength of our organization depends on your membership.
About City Park
City Park is located in the heart of New Orleans and is the largest recreation area in the entire metropolitan area.
At 1,300 acres, City Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. The first parcel of land was acquired in 1854, making it one of the country's oldest parks.
City Park has a special place in the hearts of generations of New Orleanians and is a must visit for visitors to the city.
A popular place to picnic, play a favorite sport, wander through its gardens or take a boat ride, the park hosts 11 million visitors each year.
Today's City Park is distinguished by its large menu of recreational activities and its natural beauty. The Park is home to attractions including:
- The Carousel Gardens Amusement Park featuring more than a dozen rides highlighted by a 1907 antique hand-carved carousel and the City Park Railroad train ride.
- The New Orleans Botanical Garden, over 12 acres of lush plantings encompassing collections of tropicals, aquatics, butterfly plants, herbs, vegetables, roses, and more. The Garden is also home to the New Orleans Historic Train Garden and the Conservatory of the Two Sisters.
- Storyland fairytale playground with more than twenty larger-than-life exhibits showcasing scenes and characters from favorite children's stories.
- The New Orleans Museum of Art and Besthoff Sculpture Garden with exhibitions of some of the world's finest sculpture, paintings, photography, and other works.
- Numerous recreational facilities including tennis courts, a golf driving range, softball diamonds, soccer fields, football stadiums, and an equestrian center.
City Park is home to the world's largest collection of mature live oaks, some over 800 years old.
City Park provides numerous facilities available for rental for birthday parties, weddings, meetings, and large scale events such as festivals or concerts. City Park also offers exceptional event planning and catering services for events held within the Park.
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