City Park Practice Track, New Orleans

Name: City Park Practice Track
Address: New Orleans, United States

#239 among attractions in New Orleans

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The City Park Practice Track or City Park Track is a 400-meter polyurethane track located in City Park in New Orleans. It was originally built as the practice/auxiliary track for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The track which is located adjacent to Tad Gormley Stadium, was renovated in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 29°59'22"N, 90°5'58"W

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Lakeview (City Park)New Orleans United States

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City Park Practice Track – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Park, Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans Museum of Art, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.

0.8 miNE
Park
City Park, New Orleans
22 min walk • City Park, a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States.
1.1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
30 min walk • Fair Grounds Race Course, often known as New Orleans Fair Grounds, is a thoroughbred racetrack and racino in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC.
0.4 miSE
Extensive art exhibits in a grand space
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans
11 min walk • The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line.
~970 ftSE
Park
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans
5 min walk • Carousel Gardens is a seasonally operated amusement park located in New Orleans, Louisiana at City Park. It features many rides, including the Live Oak Ladybug Rollercoaster, a ferris wheel, a drop tower called the Coney Tower, and a miniature train that tours the park.
~1600 ftSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans
8 min walk • The New Orleans Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana. The first classical garden in New Orleans, it was funded by the Works Progress Administration.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans
31 min walk • Metairie Cemetery is a cemetery in southeastern Louisiana. The name has caused some people to mistakenly presume that the cemetery is located in Metairie, Louisiana, but it is located within the New Orleans city limits, on Metairie Road.
0.9 miW
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans
23 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. The cemetery was opened in 1852, and is located on City Park Avenue in the Navarre neighborhood. The cemetery has a number of impressive monuments and sculptures. It is one of a group of historic cemeteries in New Orleans.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pitot House, New Orleans
21 min walk • The Pitot House is a historic landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pitot House is an 18th-century Creole colonial country home located at 1440 Moss Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Holt Cemetery, New Orleans
13 min walk • Holt Cemetery is a potter's field cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located next to Delgado Community College, behind the right field fence of the college's baseball facility, Kirsch-Rooney Stadium. The cemetery is named after Dr.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, New Orleans
23 min walk • The Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Opened in 1849, Odd Fellow Rest Cemetery is one of a group of historic cemeteries in New Orleans. The cemetery features Renaissance architecture and Exotic Revival architecture. It was listed on the National...
1.2 miSE
Park
Lafitte Greenway, New Orleans
32 min walk • The Lafitte Greenway is a trail for pedestrians and bicycles located in New Orleans, Louisiana, extending from Louis Armstrong Park to Bayou St. John and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Park Practice Track?

Nearby attractions include Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans (5 min walk), New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans (8 min walk), New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans (11 min walk), Holt Cemetery, New Orleans (13 min walk).

How to get to City Park Practice Track by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Park Practice Track:

Tram

Museum of Art • Lines: 48 (18 min walk)
North Carrollton at Saint Louis • Lines: 48 (22 min walk)