Evans Playground
Price
Free
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Evans Playground is a NORDC-operated community playground on Lasalle Street in Uptown New Orleans, one of several neighborhood parks serving the families who live in this beautiful residential corridor. It's a solid, maintained free playground with standard equipment for ages 1-10 and the live oak atmosphere that makes outdoor time in Uptown New Orleans distinctive.
For visiting families staying in the Uptown area, Evans Playground is a convenient morning option before heading to Magazine Street for lunch or Audubon Park for an afternoon. The 6am-10pm hours are among the more generous in the city, allowing flexibility for families who rise early or want evening outdoor time in cooler months.
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; open 6am-10pm
Wait Times
No wait — open playground
Nearby Food
Magazine Street is a short walk with numerous restaurants, cafés, and ice cream shops.
Why Kids Love It
Evans Playground in Uptown serves the residential blocks near Lasalle and Magazine, providing a neighborhood gathering point where Uptown kids and their parents maintain the kind of casual community connections that New Orleans neighborhoods are known for. The 4. 4-star rating from over 60 reviewers reflects consistent quality, and the Uptown setting guarantees the city's signature live oak atmosphere.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood park near Magazine Street
- Open 6am-10pm — generous hours including later evening
- Free NORDC facility
- Short walk to Magazine Street dining
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Uptown dining accessible.
Tips to Save
- Free NORDC playground in Uptown.
- Open 6am-10pm with generous late hours.
