Stanley Ray Playground
City Park, New Orleans, LA
Toddler-focused City Park playground in New Orleans with low-height equipment, nearby restrooms, mature shade, and long-standing wheelchair-accessible design.
Photo 1 of 3. Stanley Ray Playground toddler play area in New Orleans City Park
Editorial notes
What stands out
Best if you need a shaded, younger-kid-friendly City Park stop with simpler access and nearby bathrooms rather than a high-feature destination playground.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground with strong natural shade compared with many local parks.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Full shade
- Visit type
- Quick stop or add on within city park.
Read more about this location
Stanley Ray Playground is City Park’s most toddler-oriented play area and one of the few local playgrounds with an outside source specifically describing wheelchair-accessible design. City Park highlights low slides, baby swings, enclosed tunnels, nearby restrooms, and substantial tree shade, making it one of the easier outdoor options for younger children and shorter visits. It is not presented as a large destination all-abilities build, but it remains a relevant accessible-play listing because both City Park and long-running accessible-play coverage point to its access-minded design and convenient family setup.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Tuesday | open_daily |
| Wednesday | open_daily |
| Thursday | open_daily |
| Friday | open_daily |
| Saturday | open_daily |
| Sunday | open_daily |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
City Park confirms toddler-scale equipment and nearby conveniences; an accessible-play directory specifically describes Stanley Ray as a traditional wheelchair-accessible playground.
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible design referenced by accessible-play directory
Known Features
Low-height slides
Known Features
Baby swings
Known Features
Enclosed tunnel structures
Known Features
Nearby restrooms
Considerations
Official City Park page does not publish a full accessibility feature list.
Considerations
This appears more access-minded than fully feature-rich.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA, 70124
Other options nearby
Walnut Street Playground
Inclusive Audubon Park playground in Uptown New Orleans with wheelchair-accessible features, sensory play, a zip-line-style ride, and renovated nearby restrooms.
Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- New Orleans City Park - Playgroundsneworleanscitypark.org
Official page describes Stanley Ray as a classic playground for ages 2-5 near Popp Bandstand and Café du Monde.
Checked: name, location, free entry, open daily, age focus, restrooms
- Accessible Playgrounds - Louisianaaccessibleplayground.net
Third-party accessible-play directory identifies Stanley Ray as a traditional wheelchair-accessible playground.
Checked: wheelchair-accessible positioning
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from City Park and accessible-play directory sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.