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Louis Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 7,396 Google reviews · Running trail in New Orleans, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Louis Armstrong Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
What runners say about Louis Armstrong Park
“The park should clean and protect his statue more.”
“A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit.”
“A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit.”
Louis Armstrong Park has the appearance of a public space designed in the Lyndon Johnson era. Stark looking concrete bridges over concrete ponds seemingly without intent or direction. I can't quite figure out what seems so odd about the park.
The park is very quite and nice in the morning . Its low traffic llts of space to sit and hang out. Take a walk,run or exercise . I loved smoking a joint In Lousi Armstrong Park. Thank you Sir Armstrong. The park should clean and protect his statue more.
A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit. It’s peaceful and spacious, with wide paths perfect for a relaxing stroll — a nice break from the city’s more hectic energy.
It's an iconic park adjacent to the French Quarter and Tremé. I enjoy walking through and reminiscing about my visits to Municipal Auditorium in my youth. I see so many visitors, tourists here from all.over the world.
Trail conditions & character
“A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit.”
“A Peaceful Tribute to a Musical Legend Armstrong Park is a beautiful and serene spot just steps from the French Quarter, and well worth a visit.”
“Stark looking concrete bridges over concrete ponds seemingly without intent or direction.”
“I understand there has been discussion about whether the adjacent parking lots may be incorporated into the park at some point.”
Plan your run at Louis Armstrong Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenola.gov
- Phone(504) 658-3200
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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