January 2020 News from City Park

January 2020 Welcome 2020! Let's welcome a new year and a new decade together! New Orleans City Park has so much to offer in January. Check out a few shout-outs below and then head to our website to see everything. New Orleans City Park Named One of the 'Gorgeous Spaces in Some of the World’s Biggest Cities' Online review site Trip Advisor has announced the 7 Gorgeous Green Spaces in Some of the World’s Biggest Cities. New Orleans City Park is proud to be named one of seven ‘gorgeous spaces’ and the only in New Orleans mentioned. With its many attractions, events, and open green spaces, City Park’s 1300 acres is a dream destination for anyone year-round. Click here for more details and read what CEO Bob Becker had to say about the honor. Thursdays at Twilight This weekly series showcases some of the finest musicians in New Orleans featuring traditional jazz, rhythm and blues, and an assortment of music styles. Click for details and a schedule. Public Meeting: Wisner Tract Master Plan  Design Workshop will present drawings for the tract based on the input gathered from the first round of public meetings in 2019. Attendees will give feedback on the plans.  Date: Jan. 15th Location: Pavilion of Two Sisters Time: Two identical sessions: 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Bob Becker named a Top Executive of the Year Biz New Orleans pays tribute to this year’s “Transformative Thirteen,” including Bob Becker, a leader safeguarding and growing this cherished institution. Click for more. Birthday Parties We offer various flexible time slots for parties and lots of locations, too. We invite you to visit the new site where you can book your party from the comfort of your home and/or chat with a real person at the Park. Botanical Garden: What to Know Before Purchasing a Camellia: Camellias come in many shapes and sizes along with special attributes and uses that may or may not be more suitable for your yard. Click for details. Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes: Learn tips to select plants for urban conditions, how to prepare soil, and to reduce weed pressure. Click for details. Top 6 of 2019 2019 was a great year in City Park. Click here to read about the top six highlights.  We believe a clean, safe and active public Park is essential to a healthy, thriving community, and we need your support to keep City Park growing! Click to donate today.