WOW - we had no idea how extensive these gardens were. This place is amazing! On Wednesdays, residents can get enter for free. Non-residents have to pay a small fee, but it is well worth it for everything you get to experience while there. The gardens are exquisitely maintained and each area has a theme. There are lovely Japanese gardens, cacti and succulents, a kitchen garden, rose gardens, and so much more. The walking paths are well-maintained. There is a train garden with historic information and scenes from the New Orleans area. There is ample parking available at no cost. We spent hours just walking around and enjoying everything the garden has to offer. If you are a solo traveler, bring a book, find a bench, and just relax in the quietness of the gardens.

Pretty good botanical gardens. Mostly constructed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Work Progress Administration in the 1930's. Only disappointment is the gift shop doesn't open till noon while the gardens open at 10 am.

We thoroughly enjoyed wandering through this thoughtfully designed botanical garden! There is even a children's section called Storyland. The Cafe du Monde location across the street in City Park was an added plus! So skip The French Quarter, and enjoy your beignets and coffee in a beautiful green space, and then visit The Botanical Garden!

I had been to the park before several years back, but never had a chance to visit the botanical gardens. It was a beautiful place to wander through both in flower and in sculptures. The fact that it's free to wander it is even a better deal yet