LaSalle Park in New Orleans, LA

vacationsmadeeasy.com/NewOrleansLA/'>vacation ideas near New Orleans you can enjoy this quiet park within an urban setting. The LaSalle Park, 6600 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 offers tranquility. Amenities include a nature boardwalk, jogging paths, designated stretching areas, an agrarian garden, and a stimulating education classroom environment.

A haven for walkers, joggers, dog owners and nature lovers. This hidden oasis offers a quiet place to enjoy the outdoors without the bustle of overbearing crowds. Specifically, there are two trails. One is a shorter at one mile and the other path is longer, clocking in at a two mile loop. Shaded trees offer a respite from the sun. There is even a drinking water fountain for dogs to frolic in to refresh themselves.

Metairie, Louisiana is part of the Great New Orleans Metropolis, situated in Jefferson County. Its history dates back to Acolapissa Native Americans, later in the 1720s, the French settled here. Acclaimed as holding the oldest road in New Orleans, the area, home to an abundance of sharecroppers, thus the name Metairie, the small tenant farmer fittingly speaks of its past.

While at the LaSalle Park, cheer on one the local sports teams playing on the baseball and soccer fields. For fans of the New Orleans Baby Cakes, formally the Zephyrs, their stadium is right next store. Those committed to the cause of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) can sign up for their annual event. Consisting of a 5K New Orleans Walk Like MADD march raises funds and awareness for this charitable cause. The LaSalle Park is the perfect place for this event to occur. Get the best New Orleans vacation package deals today and enjoy many other activities in the area.