Pontchartrain Park
7.6Locals Score / 10#9 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in New Orleans
free
Known forhistoriccivil rights historyBlack heritagegolf
A historically significant neighborhood park in Gentilly that was developed in the 1950s as one of the first planned communities for Black middle-class families in the South. The park features a golf course, walking paths, and open green space with deep community roots. It's an authentic, off-the-beaten-path destination that tells an important story about New Orleans civil rights history. The area is still rebuilding post-Katrina in places, so some facilities are in varying states of upkeep.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.6/10- Value9.0
- Iconic5.0
- Excellence7.0
- Crowd level3.0
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility6.5
Nearby in Ask New Orleans
- Milneburg Lighthouse and Lake Pontchartrain LakefrontPark2.39 km · 30 min walk
- City ParkAttraction5.94 km · 74 min walk
- Pelican ProduceMarket6.08 km · 76 min walk
- St. CoffeeCafé6.15 km · 77 min walk
- Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstoreCafé6.34 km · 79 min walk
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