Master planning process begins for New Orleans City Park

What's happening: The City Park Conservancy, the nonprofit that began managing City Park in 2022, is working toward a "bold re-envisioning" of the green space.

Context: The park's last master plan was approved in 2005, and it laid out park updates primarily for its southern half.

• Unlike many of its counterparts elsewhere in the country, New Orleans' City Park isn't funded primarily through the local government budget.
• Instead, it operates with funds from various income streams, like City Putt, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and event fees.

What's next: The master planning process began in July and is expected to take 18 months.

• Public comments can be submitted through an online survey.
• The first meeting to solicit public comment is slated for Wednesday from 5:30pm-7pm at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.
• In that meeting, the design team will share some initial survey results and insights.

What she's saying: "We want to hear it all – shoot for the stars – every idea is welcome when it comes to our beloved greenspace," says City Park Conservancy president and CEO Cara Lambright.