The Singing Oak — Attraction in New Orleans

The melodious tree towers in the heart of City Park, just down the road from the New Orleans Museum of Art. During the summer, the oak provides a reprieve from the sultry Louisiana heat and enchanting tunes from the wind chimes strung from the branches.

The chimes are all tuned to ring out in the pentatonic scale and are painted black to blend in with the plant’s natural shadows. The instruments range in size, with one of them reaching a length of 14 feet. The harmonious effect is that of a relaxing, tinkling symphony. Although the Singing Oak is in plain sight of visitors, not many people know about this hidden New Orleans gem. Take a few minutes to sit beneath the Chime Tree and walk away just a little bit more relaxed than when you arrived.

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I was told this tree was "filled with wind chimes". No. More than a few, but not filled. Nothing special about it at all. Not even a plaque explaining why there's a random tree with some wind chimes in it. Also, one bench. One. This place (the section of the park where the tree is located) is overrun by rude joggers and cyclists that seem as if they think they own the land. It's called CITY PARK, not PRIVATE GYM. I've noticed some people suggesting this be listed as a tourist attraction... Follow the tourists to Louis Armstrong Park instead. This is a...

We love this special spot in City Park! We enjoy walking the loop around the lake & stopping by the Singing Oak to sit & think or stretch for a bit. There is often only 1 bench by the tree (which you’re lucky to find unoccupied!) & the dirt by the tree can be mushy or muddy from recent rain (so be careful!). Even so, the music from the giant chimes hanging overhead from the tree branches makes meandering over to the Singing Oak...