Living in a city that is known for its amazing food and unique nightlife, it is important to keep an active lifestyle and stay in shape. New Orleans has many different recreational areas and parks that can be used by the public. Staying active and experiencing the different parks and recreational areas is a good way to not only stay in shape, but it also is a good way to experience the unique aspects of the city that tourists do not have a chance to engage in.
- Audubon Park has both a dirt path and an inner cement path that wraps around the park that can be used for running/walking or biking. On a sunny day, Audubon Park’s historic Oak trees provide the perfect shade to run under.
- City Park also features paths that residents of Lakeview and Mid-City utilize, and there is a new hiking trail throughout the park.
- The St. Charles street car line is used by locals and students alike who run down the line towards the French Quarter while taking in some of the nice scenery that New Orleans has to offer.
- The Butterfly (“Fly) is located in the back of Audubon Park near the Mississippi River, and it has open fields which are used to play soccer and Frisbee, or even to play fetch with dogs.
- There are many different running stores and groups that sponsor neighborhood runs which group tens to hundreds of people together to run. These groups change their routes weekly in order to keep it fresh and fun.
- The St. John’s Bayou in Mid-City is a great place to take in some sun and paddleboard with many of the locals. The bayou runs through Mid-City and runs right by City Park. There are always things to do in New Orleans, and staying active is no different. New Orleans has plenty of trails to run or bike through, and the scenery is always fresh and entertaining. The weather and scenery in New Orleans is so unique and amazing that it is necessary to spend time outside and stay active.
David Napoli
New Orleans, Louisiana
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