Exposition Boulevard Playground
Price
Free
Duration
45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Exposition Boulevard Playground is a well-maintained free playground along St. Charles Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood, one of the most beautiful residential stretches in New Orleans. Rated 4.9 stars by local parents, it's clearly a neighborhood treasure that visiting families can access just as easily.
The location is distinctive in the best way. St. Charles Avenue is New Orleans' most iconic thoroughfare — lined with magnificent live oaks and antebellum mansions, and bisected by the neutral ground where the famous green streetcars roll past continuously.
Kids playing here regularly pause to wave at streetcar passengers, and passengers wave back. It's a charming micro-moment that children remember.
Practically speaking, the playground is accessible without a car via the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line from the CBD and French Quarter. Park nearby and walk, or simply ride the streetcar to the Audubon Park stop and walk a short distance.
The proximity to both Audubon Park and Magazine Street makes this playground the natural hub of a full Uptown family morning: playground, then walk through Audubon Park, then lunch on Magazine Street.
The equipment is appropriate for ages 1-10 and maintained well enough to earn that 4.9-star reputation. Hours run 7am-9pm, giving early-rising families a great option before the day heats up.
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 to early afternoon; spring and fall for best weather
Wait Times
No wait — open playground
Nearby Food
Magazine Street is within easy walking distance with dozens of cafés, restaurants, and ice cream shops. One of the best dining streets in New Orleans.
Why Kids Love It
Exposition Boulevard Playground sits along St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, with the iconic green streetcars rolling past on the neutral ground — kids who play here look up every time they hear the bell and wave at passengers. The playground's Uptown location means it's surrounded by the beautiful, tree-lined residential streets of New Orleans' most elegant neighborhood, giving playtime a distinctly New Orleans quality.
The 4. 9-star rating from local parents reflects genuine neighborhood love for this well-positioned free resource.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Accessible by St. Charles Avenue streetcar — no parking required
- Magazine Street dining is a 5-10 minute walk — perfect for pre or post lunch
- One of the highest-rated playgrounds in the city (4.9 stars) — genuinely well-maintained
- Hours 7am-9pm — good early morning option for families who rise early
- Adjacent to Audubon Park — combine for a longer outdoor morning
What to Bring
- Streetcar fare if using transit
- Sunscreen
- Water and snacks
- Cash for Magazine Street lunch
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Combine with Magazine Street lunch for a complete outing.
Tips to Save
- Free playground on St Charles Ave, accessible by the iconic streetcar.
- Combine with a walk down Magazine Street for lunch without needing a car.
