Joe W. Brown Memorial Park is a 163-acre open space that was donated by Dorothy Dorsett Brown in 1959 in honor of her husband who it’s named after.
She wanted the land to give people the opportunity to enjoy and educate themselves on their beautiful natural surroundings. You can explore the lagoon, which is surrounded by native vegetation, willow oaks, and cypress trees. There are paved pathways you can take a nature walk on. Other aspects include an interpretive center, a planetarium, and the Louisiana Audubon Nature Center. There are several sports fields dedicated to football, baseball, track, as well as tennis courts which you’re invited to make use of.
Address: 5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, Phone: 504-658-3080