City Park Playground
Price
Free
Duration
45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
City Park Playground at Dreyfous Drive is part of the main playground cluster in New Orleans City Park, co-located with Stanley Ray Playground and adjacent to the paid attractions of Storyland and Carousel Gardens. This is the primary free playground hub within the park's family district.
The playground features the equipment typical of well-maintained city park systems, set among City Park's signature live oak canopy. The location means it functions naturally as either a standalone destination for families who just want free play, or as part of a broader City Park day that includes paid attractions.
For visiting families making a day at City Park, starting with free playground time and then transitioning to Storyland or Carousel Gardens is a logical approach that warms kids up without spending money immediately. The Dreyfous Drive parking area serves both the playground and the paid attractions.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning visits within City Park; part of the larger Dreyfous Dr playground complex
Wait Times
No wait — open playground
Nearby Food
Café NOMA at the New Orleans Museum of Art within City Park. Pack snacks for the playground.
Why Kids Love It
City Park Playground at Dreyfous Drive is part of the main City Park playground cluster, featuring climbing structures and play equipment set among the famous live oak trees of City Park. The playground's proximity to the paid attractions (Storyland, Carousel Gardens) and the lagoons makes it part of a natural flow of activities that kids move between throughout the day.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Part of the Dreyfous Dr playground complex — essentially the same area as Stanley Ray Playground
- Free component of City Park adjacent to paid attractions
- Early morning visits before 9am are ideal in summer
- Parking available in the Dreyfous Drive lot off City Park Ave
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
- Camera
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Part of the New Orleans City Park complex.
Tips to Save
- Free playground inside New Orleans City Park at the Dreyfous Drive complex, right next to Stanley Ray Playground and near Storyland and Carousel Gardens.
