Washington Square — Attraction in New Orleans

This could be a nice park. But the thing is many homeless people and maybe a little bit sketchy types hang out here. Me, I am used to it. But this is not necessarily the place to let your children play. I generally just cut through here on my way to the French Quarter. There is a nice lawn and benches, and a small play area for children. But again, you never know who might encounter here. There are a lot of hustlers around the French quarter. So if someone comes up to you and has some long story, which ends in them wanting money, it may not be...

In the middle of a bustling city, Washington square park is a small haven of quiet. Nothing big or fancy, and no restroom. Just a nice path that takes you around the park. It meanders through shaded areas, and past various points of interest, as well as a little playground. The center is an open, and mostly level, making it a decent place to toss a ball or...

We were strolling by on her last visit to New Orleans when we came across this park. This is very well designed keeping in kids a priority. My kids really enjoyed the play area and the lovely green garden. This park is surrounded on one side by very nice cafés and bars. If you visit in the evening or specially on the weekends you will enjoy a lot...