Milneburg Lighthouse — Attraction in New Orleans

I will never forget how the thieves at UNO perpetuated their shady grift/land grab of the former publicly owned site of Ponchatrain Beach and Amusement Park from the residents of New Orleans. They have effectively erased one of the most significant and unique publicly owned recreational sites in New Orleans long history. Add the insult to injury regarding the fact that UNO does not allow New Orleans residents (whose taxes paid for that land), to visit the former site/light house or take pictures and those who try, many report facing disrespect, harassment and threats of legal action for trespassing on private property while being ordered to leave from campus security. if visitors question immediately leave. (Read other reviews) UNO effectively leveraged a deal with then corrupt Mayor Ray Nagin and several council members to allow publicly owned property to be transferred to the private ownership of UNO and as such, eliminated any potential of current or future residents from being able to utilize or benefit from the use thereof the site ever again. Tragic to think that given the continued revitalization and beautification of New Orleans, just imagine the number of recreational uses this historical property and unique location could provide to all the children and their families as well as every other resident or visitor to New Orleans. New amusement park, Renovated Beach and swimming, lawn areas, etc. Instead all we are left with is fond memories of something that provided residents with great joy and happiness. The special place which was Ponchatrain Beach.

I hope UNO's enrollment continues to fall and that they are forced to close their campus. Maybe then the land can once again be developed for public recreational use again as it was originally intended. 🙏 There is no reason for any school to occupy waterfront property, especially when it was stolen...

To say this is "free" is a bit misleading. We were told by security that we couldn't be parked here, as it is private property. So, keep that in mind if you want to go. If you are like me, and wanting to photograph it, there are a couple of things to note. There is a hurricane fence around the lighthouse, approximately 10ft from the base. You won't get great shots of it without that sad fencing. You also will not be getting any of the lake or "beach" in the shots. There is a concrete levy wall that blocks all access and visibility of the lake. This is an easy drive for us, we live relatively close and spend a lot of time in New Orleans. But, unless you are a serious lighthouse enthusiasts, I wouldn't suggest you bother going to see this if you don't have time to kill. There isn't anything to see or do at this site. It's a lot of odd roads to spend less than 1 minute. And security is going to...

The Milnburg Light, (also called the Port Pontchartrain Light) was built in 1832, then replaced with the existing structure in 1855. It shined until 1929. If you plan to visit this lighthouse, let me give you some advice. It is in a restricted area, so have your car running, have your camera ready get your photos and get gone. I don’t live in the area or even in the state. I had no idea it was a “restricted area”, $15 dollar an hour puppet security dude was completly and...