City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Open year-round, the 10-acre New Orleans Botanical Garden contains more than 2,000 varieties of plants from around the world. The seeds for the Garden were planted in 1936, when the City Park Rose Garden opened.
The Botanical Garden was funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which created New Orleans’ first public classical garden. Today, it is one of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA and displays the Art Deco influences of three renowned talents of the era: Architect Richard Koch, landscape architect William Wiedorn, and sculptor Enrique Alférez.
Free admission for Louisiana residents every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Upcoming Shows
5-7:30pm | Launched in 2016, Evenings with Enrique is a bi-annual concert series held every April and October. The series pays tribute to renowned Mexican American artist Enrique Alférez whose sculptures can be found throughout New Orleans, including over 20 works of art at The Helis Foundation Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden inside the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
Enjoy extended garden hours while listening to the lively beats of local Latin American artists and ensembles, all set against the lush garden landscape. Culinary creations served by Chef Pat White will be available for purchase at the outdoor Kitchen in the Garden.
Free & Open to the Public
