Parks and Parkways

April 14, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways Now Accepting Applications for Tree Planting Grants

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

City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways Announces Final Free Wood Chip Distribution Dates

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

City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents

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.

January 8, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closures of Tulane Avenue (S. Prieur St. to S. Pierce St.)

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, the City of New Orleans Department of Park & Parkways will temporarily close the interior lane, north and south bound of the 1900 - 4000 blocks of Tulane Avenue, approximately three days to accommodate the relocation of the 24 Alta Magnolia trees. Traffic control measures will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians to alternative routes. 

November 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course Announces Transition To New Restaurant Vendor

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways today announced that The Back Nine will replace The Munch Factory as the restaurant vendor at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course, effective January 3, 2026.

Following six years of service, The Munch Factory concluded its operations at the golf course on November 7. The Department of Parks & Parkways expressed gratitude for the restaurant’s service and contribution to the community over the years.

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May 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways Now Accepting Applications for Tree Planting Grants

The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways is accepting applications for the 2025 Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grant. The grant provides $225,000 in funding to nonprofit organizations in Orleans Parish to plant trees on public property throughout the city.