Woldenberg Riverfront Park
6.9Friend Score / 10#12 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in New Orleans
free
Known forriverfrontscenicpublic artwaterfront
A 16-acre riverfront park running along the Mississippi between the Aquarium of the Americas and the French Market, offering unobstructed views of the river and passing ships. It's a rare flat, open green space in the dense Quarter area, popular for sunset watching and outdoor concerts. Public art including a Holocaust memorial and kinetic sculptures add cultural depth. It draws tourists but locals genuinely use it for lunch breaks and evening strolls.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
6.9/10- Value9.5
- iconic5.5
- excellence7.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity6.0
- Accessibility9.0
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