Audubon Park Perimeter Loop

Audubon Park is a large green space in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, at 6500 Magazine Street, across from Tulane and Loyola universities. The perimeter loop is a paved path of about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) circling the park's lagoon and golf course, and it is one of the city's most popular walking and running routes. Trailhead access is straightforward: the St. Charles Streetcar stops near the park entrance on St. Charles Avenue, with a fare of about US$1.25 paid through the Le Pass app, and street parking is available around the park. No permit or entry fee is required to walk the loop. The route is flat with no meaningful elevation gain, and the surface is paved, making it easy for walkers, joggers, and families with strollers. Shade is excellent for much of the loop thanks to the park's mature live oaks draped with Spanish moss, though some stretches near the golf course and lagoon are open to the sun. Landmarks along the way include the lagoon with its resident waterbirds, the large oak canopy, the Fly open lawn along the Mississippi River levee side, and views toward the Audubon Zoo area. A full circuit takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes, and walkers can shorten the outing by cutting across park paths at any point. Water fountains and restrooms are available at various points in the park, and cafes and shops line nearby Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue. There are no huts or shelters for weather, though pavilions and tree cover provide shade. The loop is shared with runners and cyclists, so walkers should keep to the side of the path. Summer midday heat and humidity can be intense, so early morning or evening is better during warmer months. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.