News & Announcements

July 7, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways Awards $146,500 in Tree Planting Grants to Nine New Orleans Nonprofits

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

Brechtel Park Playground to Temporarily Close for Safety Surface Replacement Beginning June 29

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

City of New Orleans Announces Laurence Square Park Restoration and Playground Improvements

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

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.

March 12, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Jackson Square Nominated for Best Public Square in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice

New Orleans, LA – The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways is excited to announce that Jackson Square has once again been nominated for Best Public Square in the United States in USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice awards. This prestigious recognition highlights Jackson Square as one of the most iconic and beloved landmarks in the nation.

 

Located in the heart of the French Quarter and overlooking the scenic Mississippi River, Jackson Square, also known as the Place d'Armes, occupies 2.5 acres and attracts over 2 million visitors and locals annually. Designated a National Landmark in 1960, Jackson Square has long been admired for its beauty and historic significance. In 2012, the American Planning Association honored it as one of its “Great Places in America,” citing its accessibility, charm, and status as a vibrant gathering place.