What Is New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park?
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is the only national park dedicated to music and preserves sites across the city important to the origins of jazz!
What Makes It Historical?
I visited Armstrong Park in the old neighborhood of Tremé, which is as close to an actual “park” as this conceptual Park gets! It’s home to Congo Square, where African rhythms blended into jazz, and to Perseverence Hall No. 4, the oldest Masonic hall in the Mississippi Valley and an important performance site for African-American and Creole jazz performers! Also important is the auditorium here, where many jazz musicians have performed, including Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong himself, whose statue stands tall in the heart of the park!
This is a beautiful park to stroll, with lovely rose gardens, fountains, and bridges. There are also energetic statues around the park that really capture the energy of jazz in bronze!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer with New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
The main entrance to Armstrong Park is at the intersection of Rampart and St. Ann Streets, but to get a more comprehensive map of park sites, go to the visitor center at:
916 N Peters St
New Orleans, LA 70116
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
Armstrong Park has no set hours, but the historic buildings like Perseverence Hall #4 are only open for special occasions. The visitor center, though, is open from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday!
More Photos
