This newish, river-hugging green space paralleling the Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods is ideal for a picnic, run, or walk, or just to get a different perspective on New Orleans. That starts as you cross the enormous, rust-colored steel arc, aka the Piety Street Bridge (aka the Rusty Rainbow), to reach the park. Or access it via the less dramatic, wheelchair-accessible Mandeville Crossing closer to the French Quarter. From the freshly planted and paved paths, the French Quarter is a mysterious, distant vision; from the expansive waterfront stage set amid decayed wharves, the area’s industrial legacy nips at the heels. Watch for concerts and other events at this substantial, welcome space.
New Orleans› Attraction
Crescent Park
Enter from bridges at N. Peters St. at Marigny St. (ADA-accessible and closest to the French Quarter; diagonally across from the U.S. Mint); Piety St. and Chartres St. (stairs only—lots of 'em); Mazant St. at Chartres St. (ADA accessible).
Our Rating
Hours
Daily 6am–7:30pm (may close earlier during winter).
Prices
Free admission

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