Experts' Choice Award Audubon Park
What the experts agree on
This 350-acre urban oasis across from Tulane and Loyola is best known for its majestic oak trees, lagoons, and peaceful escape from the busier parts of New Orleans. Perfect for picnics, walking, or visiting the world-class Audubon Zoo.
“This large, lush stretch of greenery... contains the world-class Audubon Zoo; a 1.7-mile track for running, walking, or biking; picnic and play areas.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "A lovely spot riverside of St Charles Ave, home to the Audubon zoo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Across the street from Tulane University is the ever-popular Audubon Park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Serene park opposite Tulane and Loyola universities... an extraodinarily popular urban oasis." Full review
Afar Magazine "Beautiful any time of year, it great for people watching, and a great place to get away from the busier parts of NOLA." Full review
Where "Walk, jog, golf or picnic among the oaks and lagoons in this beautiful glade. On the St. Charles streetcar line (stop 36) across from Tulane and Loyola universities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This lush, central city park dotted with lagoons and oak trees full of Spanish moss is an ideal spot for a romantic picnic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This 350-acre park is best known for its ancient oak trees, awesome playgrounds, and its lagoon island, which draws thousands of birds." Full review
Frommer's "Across from Loyola and Tulane universities, Audubon Park and the adjacent Audubon Zoo sprawl over 340 acres." Full review
"Audubon Park in Uptown offers a picturesque two-mile walking and biking loop, as well as the world-famous Audubon Zoo. Visit the Tree of Life, a stunning live oak tree next to the Zoo, a..."
National Geographic "Expect crisp and tender fried chicken that you can take out for an impromptu picnic in Audubon Park. Up for more adventure? Pedal farther into the park to the Fly, a grassy lawn bordering..."
