Jefferson Parish Parks
HURRICANE IDA UPDATE: Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department has a tiered re-opening plan for all parks and recreation buildings in Jefferson. Most playgrounds on the East and West Bank sustained damage from Hurricane Ida, but are now safe and ready to resume Youth Athletic Programming. Click HERE to view a full list of open parks & playgrounds, along with updates on rental facilities, leisure services & adult athletic programs.
For more information about Louisiana State Parks visit LaStateParks.com.
The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department manages 36 facilities spanning both the east and west banks of the parish. See our parks below.
Eastbank | |
Bright Playground | Lemon Playground |
Cleary Playground | Little Farms Playground |
Delta Playground | Main Office - East Bank |
Girard Playground | Miley Playground & Stadium |
Jefferson Playground | Owens Playground |
Lakeshore Playground | Pontiff Playground |
Lafreniere Park | Softball Complex |
LaSalle Park | Williams Playlot |
Westbank | |
Avondale Playground | Kings Grant Playground |
Belle Terre Playground | M.L. King Playground |
Bridge City Playground | Main Office – Westbank |
Bridge City G/A Center | Nicholson Playground |
Estelle Community Center | Oakdale Playground |
Estelle Playground | PARD Playground |
Harold McDonald Sr. Park | Rose Thorne Playground |
Harvard Walk Track | Terrytown G/A Center |
Harvey Playground | Terrytown Playground |
Jacobs Playground | Waggaman Playground |
Kennedy Hgts. Playground | Woodmere Playground |

New Orleans’ Playful Neighbor
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Historic Districts
Location: Gretna, Kenner, Westwego
Go beyond the history of the city of New Orleans and take a more in depth look at the history of the Mississippi River region. Jefferson hugs both the east and west banks of the Mississippi and plays... See More

A Culinary Craze
Jefferson Parish restaurants are among Louisiana’s best, offering the freshest ingredients, specialty dishes and friendly staff. Louisiana is known as a culinary epicenter offering a variety of... See More

The Beautiful Bayou
Location: Jean Lafitte
Discover the natural wonders of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. With a unique ecosystem the preserve is a representative example of the delta's environment, containing natural... See More

Louisiana's Only Inhabited Barrier Island
Location: Grand Isle
The State of Louisiana maintains a mile of beach front at Grand Isle State Park on the easternmost staying e park looks out toward nearby Grand Terre island, once the lair of the legendary pirate (or... See More