Opinions on City Park

“What do you think City Park’s strength are?”

• Beautiful open green space, live oaks, garden, WPA historical works
• Greenery, stadium 2 golf courses, stables, Christmas lights, art
• original design (esp. both south side) lush, centrally located
• The variety of offerings! Plus the potential for more activities
• Green space, museum, sculpture garden, amusements, diversity!
• Green space, trees, open space, space away from noise
• It’s history, natural beauty, size, location, open space
• The location of the park is its biggest strength
• Variety of spaces and ease of access from various parts of the city
• The physical size in an urban area
• The beauty of nature, trees, bayou
• Accessibility to people
“What are City Park’s weaknesses?”

• LACK OF PUBLIC FUNDING!! As a result, there is poor maintenance, understaffed, unqualified workers, neglected trees, lagoons and gardens.
• Lack of maintenance and grooming
• Litter, lack of financial support
• Most people do not know that City Park receives no funds from the city
“What are City Park’s opportunities?”

• With funding and good leadership, we could become one of the best urban parks
• To be a showcase facility to New Orleans and surrounding area
• Biking, jogging trails, dog park facility, increase public donations
• Access to city, skate park/dog park/adoption facility
• Create more specialized activity that generates money to fund free areas
• A chance to open up to all regardless of economic affluence
• Partnership with SPCA, regional cooperation with surrounding parishes


“Threats for City Park?”

• Apathy, lack of funding, no future plans- plan and JUST DO IT!
• Lack of maintenance causing less usage, crime, etc.
• Perception that City Park is used only by N.O residents, poor economy, crime in city
• Crime and neglect

“Concerns?”

• I am concerned that without public funding the park will deteriorate beyond repair
• Park currently serves as a marginal attraction and needs to be resource for all users and attraction to more
• Politics
• Appearance, mowing, safety
• I’m concerned you will lose your autonomy by seeking tax dollars
• We need more physical activity for aggregate numbers of people
• Lack of security and overall supervision
• Vandalism and people who do not appreciate the value and beauty of the park
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