City Park will remain closed until Monday, September 8th in order to clean up and make minor repairs to damage casued by Hurricane Gustav. Full-time staff should report to work as regularly scheduled as soon as able to assist in the cleanup and in resuming normal operations. Employees may visit our special employee update page for special information exclusively for our staff.

As of Thursday, September 4^th, staff, volunteers, and hired contractors are in the process of clearing debris, removing downed trees and righting approximately 200 recently planted trees. Staff is also assessing building and utility damage throughout the park. Playground areas have been cleared and are awaiting youngsters.

The park will officially reopen on Monday, September 8. The Parkview Café in the Casino Building will reopen Monday morning along with the Park’s administrative offices. The Botanical Garden will reopen on Tuesday. We anticipate that Tennis, Storyland, the Amusement Park, Pan American Stadium, Tad Gormley Stadium, and the North Golf Course will be open for operations and football games by next weekend.

Further updates to the status of Park events and the operation of facilities will be posted as warranted.