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The Department of Parks and Parkways manages over 2,000 acres of public parks, squares, recreation areas, neutral grounds, a golf course, and more across New Orleans. These community spaces see over 13 million visits yearly for enjoyment, events, exercise, and neighborhood gatherings. Over 150,000 street trees also line roadways to enhance quality of life.
Preserving green spaces remains vital for connecting people and enhancing livability as our city grows. We nurture these invaluable community assets so their beauty, memories, and experiences resonate for generations.
All requests for tree and neutral ground grass service should be routed through the 311 system. Click here to submit a service request. Call 311 or (504) 658-3200.
All requests for tree and neutral ground grass service should be routed through the 311 system.
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July 7, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — July 7, 2026 — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tree Planting Grant program, awarding a total of $146,500 to nine New Orleans nonprofit organizations that will help expand the city's urban forest through community tree planting projects.
Administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the grant program supports the City's goal of planting 40,000 new trees by 2030 by funding nonprofit-led tree planting initiatives on public property throughout Orleans Parish.
June 30, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways announces the temporary closure of the playground at Brechtel Park beginning Monday, June 29, 2026, to allow for critical safety surface improvements.
June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways announces the upcoming temporary closure of Laurence Square Park for significant landscape restoration and playground improvements funded through the City’s Capital Bond Program.
April 14, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways is now accepting applications for its 2026 Tree Planting Grants program, providing a total of $146,500 in funding to support nonprofit-led tree planting efforts across Orleans Parish.
Administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the grant program supports the City’s ambitious goal of restoring and expanding the urban forest by planting 40,000 new trees by 2030. Funding will be awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations to plant trees on public property throughout New Orleans.
April 13, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways announces updated and abbreviated dates for its free wood chip distribution program. Wood chips will now be available to Orleans Parish residents on the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1 Green Parade Lane, New Orleans, Louisiana:
March 4, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways is pleased to announce that free wood chips will be available to Orleans Parish residents every Saturday from March 7 through May 30, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at 1 Green
Parade Lane, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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