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In the middle of New Orleans is the fifth largest urban park in the country. More than 1,500 acres in size, City Park became a park in 1854. It is home to 250 historic oak trees which seem define the natural beauty of New Orleans. Many of the oaks are older than the park's inception. The trees played a great role in the history of New Orleans, as many a duel was fought here beneath the mammoth branches on early foggy mornings. (A walking tour designates these particular oaks).
In City Park there are "flying horses" - one of only 100 carousels left in operation in the nation and the only operating carousel in Louisiana. There are other rides in the park for children, including a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, bumper cars, and two miniature trains. In the Storyland section, a child can enjoy Peter Pan's Pirate Ship, follow Gepetto into the mouth of the whale, or climb Miss Muffet's Spider Web Rope Climb. There are many puppet show performances for the young and young-at-heart as well.
The New Orleans Botanical Garden is definitely a sight to behold. The garden is one of the few Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects still in operation on a day-to-day basis. The 10-acre garden features roses that give off such a strong fragrance, you can smell them as you approach. The garden also has many Art Deco period statues throughout the grounds. The garden is a center of attraction during the holiday season when a million lights light up the many oaks. Walking or auto tours are available.
The park offers many areas for picnics or play. Several bayous are found throughout the park. The four Bayou Oaks Golf Courses are the largest municipal golf facility in the South. "Golf Digest" named the courses at the place to play in the New Orleans area. Bayou Oaks features four 18-hole golf courses. Carts and club rentals are available at the fully-stocked pro shop.
The park also has Tad Gormely Stadium which contains a football and soccer field. The Track Field was brought up to standards for pre-Olympic trials in the late 1990's.
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