The 9 Best Places In New Orleans To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic

Well, spring has sprung and as the humidity levels start to rise, it's time to get on outside before it gets so hot that you can't. So, think about having a picnic! There are some gorgeous places to spread out your blanket and enjoy yourself with the ones you love. We've found some of the best places to have a picnic in New Orleans, so take a look and find your new favorite spot!

1) Coliseum Square Park

This beautiful square in the lower garden district has plenty of room for you to spread out your blanket with loved ones.

2) City Park at Couterie Forest

If you're looking for a picnic and a hike, this trail area north of Harrison Ave. in City Park offers a great place to spend the afternoon.

3) The Fly

Recently rescued by activists who wanted to preserve the green space from the expanding Carrollton Boosters soccer fields, the Fly is still an excellent place to catch views of the river and enjoy crawfish or other BBQ with friends.

4) Crescent Park

One of the newest parks in New Orleans, this bywater riverfront park offers incredible views of the river and plenty of beautiful spots for lunch.

5) City Park @ the Peristyle

Another gorgeous area in City Park that offers a nearby playground for the kids as well as opportunities to rent paddle boats and canoes.

6) Audubon Park

A beautiful park that anchors uptown New Orleans, sitting under one of the oak trees here for lunch is sure to lift your spirits.

7) Lakeshore Drive

Head on out to lakeview where the views of our gorgeous Lake Pontchartrain will serve as the perfect backdrop for your picnic.

8) Woldenberg Park

There is so much to love about the park areas near the end of Canal St., right next door to the Aquarium of the Americas.

9) Lafayette Square

For those who are looking for a quick place to spread out a blanket between work engagements, this CBD square is the perfect spot.

Aren't these some of the best places for a picnic in New Orleans? Where do like to picnic? Let us know your favorite spots---and what you like to bring along! We love hearing your stories.