Walnut Street Playground
Audubon Park / Uptown, New Orleans, LA
Inclusive Audubon Park playground in Uptown New Orleans with wheelchair-accessible features, sensory play, a zip-line-style ride, and renovated nearby restrooms.
Official Audubon Park image of the Walnut Street Playground.
Photo 1 of 4. Official Audubon Park image of the Walnut Street Playground.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor visit; shade varies and weather can affect comfort.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Mobility aids or adaptive supports your child prefers
What to Expect
Play profile
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Partial shade
- Visit type
- Destination park stop.
Read more about this location
Walnut Street Playground is the strongest clearly documented inclusive playground in the New Orleans metro area. Official Audubon materials describe it as an ability- and sensory-inclusive playground with wheelchair-accessible play areas, cross-generational design, and features that support physical, cognitive, visual, and auditory engagement. Families can expect a mix of inclusive elements and conventional play, including a two-way ZipKrooz ride, slides, balance and climbing features, and accessible paths to the nearby Walnut Street Shelter and restrooms. It works especially well for mixed-ability sibling visits in a major destination park setting.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources confirm wheelchair-accessible areas, sensory play, and cross-generational design.
Known Features
Wheelchair-accessible play areas
Known Features
Sensory play elements
Known Features
Bongo drum panel
Known Features
Braille and clock panel
Known Features
Periscope reach
Known Features
Ring-a-bell reach
Known Features
Bridge with guardrails
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA, 70118
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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
- Audubon Nature Institute - Playgroundsaudubonnatureinstitute.org
Confirms this is an ability- and sensory-inclusive playground in Audubon Park with wheelchair-accessible areas and cross-generational spaces.
Checked: name, city, inclusive positioning, age guidance, core feature summary, main image
- Audubon Newsroom - Drew and Brittany Brees Donate New Audubon Park Playgroundnewsroom.audubonnatureinstitute.org
Provides the most detailed official accessibility feature list.
Checked: inclusive features, sensory details, Braille panel, ZipKrooz bucket seat, accessible paths, restroom improvements
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Audubon park and newsroom sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.