“2026 Update: Fontainebleau State Park features a 2,800-acre park for recreational activities including cycling, hiking, and inline skating. It also has lakefront cabins for camping. The park has 400 different species of birds and animals and a diverse ecosystem, which is bordered by three sides of water. Admission is free and entrance is free for seniors of 62 and for children under age 3. Fontainebleau State Park has 3.48 miles of hiking trail and 1-1/4 miles of natural trail.”
"Couturie Forest is the perfect place to escape without ever leaving the city. It takes approximately 19 minutes to complete the entire trail. This nature haven is a paradise for nature lovers, packed with native trees, scenic rivers, and exciting wildlife. The forest is excellent for walking with your children, friends, and family. Visitors can see various trees, fish, and birds across the trails and scenic rivers. The trail is easy to hike, and you can learn about the park's beautiful natural scenery. Couturie Forest also offers facilities such as a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, kid-friendly hikes, and picnic tables for added comfort.
2026 Update: Couturie Forest features waterways, native trees and has 40 varieties of bird species. Above 27 feet sea level, they provide oxygen, and sherpas upon request."
"Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a 25,876-acre ideal destination to have a pleasant and relaxed time with friends and family. The trail offers various activities like boat tours, a battlefield, a cemetery, and cultural centers. This nature preserve features trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps, and marshes. An Education Center is committed to providing curriculum-based programming for school groups and a visitor center with a film and exhibits. The park offers great opportunities for visitors to walk through thick palmetto forests and get an up-close view of wildlife such as alligators, snakes, and lizards. This trail is located 22 minutes from New Orleans. Wheelchair accessible parking lot, public restrooms, and various amenities are also available.
2026 Update: The park features guided walking tours and a gift shop."
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Recently participated in Northshore Naturalist Adult Day Camp hosted by Alex Landry of Pelican Park (excellent). Interpretative Ranger Garrett Shelton our host at Fontainbleau and lead discussion of native plants and their many benefits and then an interpretative hike giving us hands on interaction with those plants. He was outstanding. Very enthusiastic about the subject matter and fun and easy to interact with. Highly recommend any of his classes. 10/10.
We went just for the day. We did some hiking but not as much as we would have liked bc the bugs were vicious. So please bring the strongest bug spray if your hiking in the summer. We did spend a lot of time at the beach. The kids loved it and we did too. 3$ per person entry fee.
We love camping here. It's close to the Trace to ride bikes, and makes you feel like you are in the woods, but close to restaurants.
We had a family birthday party/picnic at the Couturie Forest in City Park. I had never been to this area. It was beautiful. Nice trails. There was an art association that put together a scavenger hunt for various things you'd see or find in a bottoms land forest. It was really cool. Take a few hours and visit. Very relaxing.
I really enjoyed this quiet spot in City Park. Even on one of the most busy days of the year this spot has significantly less traffic. It's quiet and very beautiful. I love all of the flowers and shaded areas. We also saw lots of butterflies! It has a small area for parking, a few picnic tables, and some easy walking trails.
I’ve been looking for a serene place to go since I’ve moved here. This by far is the most beautiful and relaxing place I’ve been too.
Came here to go birding. There's a lot of them out here, and it's beautiful, with palms and Spanish Moss scattered throughout. Keep your eyes out for alligators too, and if you're lucky you might hear the beautiful, amazing sound of a Bird-voiced Treefrog. I was very excited to hear some, as my previous wildlife passion was reptiles and amphibians.
Had an awesome nature walk. Several areas/trails are available. Saw an alligator just off the path about 20’.
Great time, the park is clean. We saw quite a few animals. A joy for young and old alike.
