Danneel Park + Playground
Price
Free
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Danneel Park & Playground is a neighborhood park at the intersection of Octavia and Danneel Streets in Uptown New Orleans, operated by NORDC (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission). With a 4.5-star rating from nearly 170 local users, it's genuinely valued by the families who live in the surrounding Uptown neighborhood.
The park offers playground equipment appropriate for ages 1-10 in a setting typical of Uptown New Orleans residential streets — towering live oaks, nearby historic homes, and the comfortable neighborhood energy that makes this part of the city so livable. For visiting families staying in the Uptown area, it's a natural morning option.
The 24-hour access is a practical advantage that allows early-morning visits before the New Orleans heat builds in summer, or after-dinner visits in cooler months when kids need one more outdoor run before bed.
For families who want a genuine Uptown New Orleans experience: park at Danneel, play, then walk to Magazine Street for brunch or lunch at one of the neighborhood's many excellent restaurants. The combination requires no car once you're parked and represents exactly the kind of casual family day that New Orleans does well.
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 year-round; spring and fall most comfortable
Wait Times
No wait — open 24 hours
Nearby Food
Uptown neighborhood has excellent dining along Magazine Street, Freret Street, and the surrounding residential areas.
Why Kids Love It
Danneel Park has a neighborhood energy that families in Uptown's residential streets love — kids from multiple nearby households converge on weekend mornings, creating spontaneous play groups that parents appreciate when looking for low-key social time for their children. The 4. 5-star rating from local families reflects a park that genuinely serves its community well with maintained equipment and a comfortable setting.
The Uptown location means beautiful live oak shade and neighborhood architecture that makes the outdoor experience distinctly New Orleans.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Open 24 hours — generous access hours for early and late visitors
- 4.5 stars with 169 reviews — well-loved by the Uptown community
- Located in the Uptown/Carrollton area near Audubon Park and Magazine Street
- NORDC-operated with standard maintenance
- Combine with Audubon Park (10 min walk) and Magazine Street for a full day
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Uptown restaurants nearby for meals.
Tips to Save
- Free Uptown neighborhood park open 24 hours.
- Combine with Magazine Street lunch or a visit to Audubon Park nearby for a full morning.