The Fly is that area of Audubon Park that faces Mississippi River. This beautiful waterfront park affords a breathtaking panorama of the river and its opposite bank. It was named after a shelter shaped like a butterfly that stood at this site from the 1960s to 80s. Located close to Audubon Zoo, it is the place to enjoy a riverside picnic, stroll along tree-lined trails and enjoy romantic walks. Head here for a barbecue party or crawfish boil and let the aromas wafting along with the breeze beguile you. Toss a frisbee with friends or sharpen your baseball, tennis and soccer skills. Come here late in the evening to watch the setting sun blanket the landscape in a magnificent golden glow.
Phone: (504) 861-2537
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Magazine St and East Dr/International Dr
Riverview Dr, Audubon Park New Orleans, LA 70118 ·828.90 mi
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- Family friendly
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The fly sits on the top of a 30 year old NOLA city dump, that was covered in sand then given to Audubon Park. It is the most dangerous place for one to go and visitDuring the period of being a city dump, it was open 7 days a week, and availble toany company to dump what ever they wanted with no questions askedIt is the worst place one could thing of to visit
MoreDuring Week 1 of Stay at Home, we took a picnic dinner to the Fly. Plenty of free parking. Lots of people out doing the same thing we were. All were good about placing blankets 6 feet or so apart for social distancing. Everyone facing the river and then, as the sun went down, it went down over the River. Nice.
MoreFriday night at the fly watching the sunset. What an experience with college students. Take a cooler with a blanket and relax at sunset. Watch the kids have a great time and the ships go down the river. It couldn’t be more relaxing.
MoreThe fly is easily accessible with lots of space along the water to view the sunset. I don't remember a lot of seating available, but it's a great place for a nice walk.
MoreI gave this area (The Fly) a good rating for its peaceful view of the Mississippi River and its open playing fields for raucus children's games. Usually, one cannot hear the children if one seated on the river bank or in a gazebo. The Fly is quite proximate to the Audubon Zoo and is a good site to descend from the excitement of taming lions.
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