Louis Armstrong Park — Attraction in New Orleans

Louis Armstrong Park is a 32-acre (130,000 m2) park located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter. In the 1960s a controversial urban renewal project leveled a substantial portion of the Tremé neighborhood adjacent to Congo Square. After a decade of debate, the City created the present-day park from that land. This park was designed by New Orleans architect Robin Riley and was named after New Orleans-born Jazz legend Louis Armstrong. The footprint of the present-day park contains the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts and several buildings owned by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. The portion of the park immediately in front of the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium is the site of Congo Square, formerly known as Beauregard Square, famous for its role in the history of African American music and spiritual practice. Some elements of the park's design have been subject to critique throughout the years. Residents of the adjacent Tremé and French Quarter neighborhoods have called for the removal of the large fence that separates the park from surrounding areas and for incorporating the large concrete parking lots in the rear of the park into the park's greenspace [2] The presence of these parking lots are often attributed to high rates of subsidence and flooding along N. Villere Street. Louis Armstrong Park was home to the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1970. While that festival has moved to the larger space of New Orleans Fairgrounds, Armstrong Park has more recently been the home of many other events, including the "Jazz in the Park" free concert series, the Treme Creole Gumbo Fest, and the Louisiana Cajun &...

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Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans is a must-visit destination for anyone planning a trip to the Big Easy. This 32-acre park, located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, is a cultural and historical gem that is sure to delight visitors of all ages. The park is named after the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong, who was born and raised in New Orleans. Visitors can explore the park's many attractions, including the Congo Square, which is considered by many to be the birthplace of jazz music. The park also features several beautiful fountains, walking paths, and green spaces where visitors can relax and take in the sights and sounds of the city.

One of the park's main attractions is the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, which hosts a variety of concerts, plays, and other cultural events throughout the year. The theater is named after the gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was also born and raised in New Orleans. Visitors can catch a live performance at the theater or simply admire its stunning architecture and design.

Another standout feature of Louis Armstrong Park is the beautiful sculptures and artwork that can be found throughout the park. One of the most notable pieces is the statue of Louis Armstrong himself, which is located near the entrance of the park. The statue is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time and serves as a reminder of the park's rich...

The good thing is: these days you are almost on your own in that park. The water fountains work again, some installations are miraculous to me and it would be interesting to see if the lights are back to life at night. But the conclusion is it is a nice park, a monument to New Orleans’ most important Son and to the music that is part of the DNA of this City and that made him famous. Now here is the sad thing: To me as a stupid European Tourist it seems that heart and soul do not count, but only profit. The spots where many tourists stay or pass are more or less well rebuilt or at least under construction, and I will avoid here commenting the quality of some of the younger architectural disasters added to this beautiful city (read some other reviews). So if I could make a wish for that lovely Louis Armstrong Park with its lights, bridges, walks, waterways, Theaters, fountains, artworks and monuments: it should be given back to the people, brought back to live. It is - especially in the summer - a benefit to the local neighbourhood with its huge trees and the cooling fountains and I would love to see these over 32 Acres in the rear center not be left to speculations under the only aspect of profit and best price but for once looking what the country can do for its citizens. I would love to see there concerts happening where locals and strangers, foreigners and nerds, enthusiasts and people with nothing but open minds and hearts come together and live the moment...