Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
155 acres · 2 miles of trails
Lafreniere Park in Metairie encompasses 155 acres with shade, water, parking, a fenced off-leash dog area, restrooms, and trash cans; leashed dogs roam trails around lagoons. Jefferson Parish's natural setting suits varied outings. Sunscreen recommended for sunny afternoons.
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- Park
- Lafreniere Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Metairie, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 29.9989, -90.2278
- Size
- 155 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.3 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 155 acres of room
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Dog policy
155-acre Jefferson Parish park with dog park area + lagoons. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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