City note 25 · Nature
Big Lake
A daylight-hours City Park lake with wetlands, wildlife habitat, a three-quarter-mile multi-use path, and a native-plant trail.
Big Lake at City Park, 1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124Open map
Why go
The lake has multiple edges and uses; the Boat House is the practical first pin for finding the loop instead of relying on the water's center point.
- Good for
- Daytime · Solo
- Time
- 45 min – 3 hr
- Cost
- Free
- Plan
- Walk in
Before you go
Grounds are listed for daylight hours; rentals, fishing rules, weather, and path conditions follow separate current guidance