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Nature Trails

The Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve features the Bayou Coquille and Marsh Overlook Trails each abundant with plants and wildlife. Here there is over 400 species of plants.

One of Jefferson's best kept secrets is in Lafitte. Walk along the Jean Lafitte Nature Study Park boardwalk exploring the lush plants and scenic setting.

Bayou Segnette State Park offers spectacular views of the peaceful Bayou Segnette and is a great place for bird watching or just relaxing. Grand Isle State Park is thriving with wildlife and vegetation. Butterflies are plentiful as you walk along the trails. Experience the tranquility of this seaside isle.

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Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
  • 6588 Barataria Boulevard
  • Marrero, LA 70072
  • Phone: (504) 689-3690
  • Region: Marrero

The Barataria Preserve is one of six sites comprising Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The Barataria Preserve interprets the culture of people, past and present, who settled the MORE >>

Bayou Segnette State Park
  • 7777 Westbank Expressway
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Phone: 504-736-7140
  • Region: Westwego

Bayou Segnette State Park offers the best of everything. Just a thirty-minute drive across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, a multitude of recreational opportunities awaits visitors of all MORE >>

Grand Isle State Park
  • Admiral Craik Drive
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Phone: 985-787-2559
  • Region: Grand Isle

Grand Isle State Park is 2 miles of beaches with great local fishing; including the last wild beach on Grand Isle. Our pier is the only pier in Louisiana that extends into the Gulf...a 900-foot long MORE >>

Grand Isle Tourist Commission
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Phone: 985-787-2997
  • Region: Grand Isle

Visit Grand Isle...Louisiana's only beachfront!  The unofficial Fishing Rodeo Capital of the U.S.  Home to the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo.  Come visit our beach, butterfly dome, camp in the MORE >>

Lafreniere Park
  • 3000 Downs Boulevard
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Phone: 504-838-4389
  • Region: Metairie

Lafreniere Park is a 155-acre park with several amenities including a 2-mile jogging trail; glass-enclosed room available for meetings and parties; 8 picnic shelters; 20-acre lagoon; 2 playgrounds; a MORE >>

LaSalle Park
  • 6600 Airline Drive
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Phone: 504-731-4726
  • Region: Metairie

LaSalle Park and Playground offers public baseball quadraplex, soccer fields, agrarian garden, outdoor environmental classroom, and a nature boardwalk. Great jogging path and fitness area.  Adjacent MORE >>

Town of Jean Lafitte Tourist Information Center
  • 799 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
  • Lafitte, LA 70067
  • Phone: 504-689-2299
  • Region: Lafitte

Nature study park, state Fisheries Museum, Swamp Tours, and independent fishing charter companies and lodging.  Information on the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve MORE >>

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Nature Study Boardwalk


Jean Lafitte

Few places offer the serenity and variety of vegetation and wildlife as Jean Lafitte. The Nature Study Boardwalk is a place to reconnect with nature, relax and explore.
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Upcoming Events

Family Gras

Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras feat
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Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)

At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toast
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Mardi Gras Celebration

Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of Jeffers
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